Movers and shakers
Nkosinathi Hlophe, a member of the SANEA Youth Task Team, has been listed as a finalist in the SAICA Top 35-under-35! Show your support and vote for Nkosinathi by following this link and clicking on the vote button at the bottom of the page: https://www.top35-under-35.saicaevents.co.za/wp/dt_team/nkosinathi-mtimande-hlophe/
Transitioning forward
UNDP South Africa signed a Memorandum of Understanding with USAID (US Agency for International Development Power Africa) to advance a just and inclusive energy transition in South Africa through innovative renewable energy access solutions, the expansion of mini-grids/off-grid systems, support the electrification of rural healthcare centres, and empower youth and women in the energy sector.
Amazon fires
The Government of Brazil, has admitted it does not have sufficient capacity to tackle a looming fire in the Amazon.
It plans to use the Amazon Fund to combat the crisis in the region. According to experts, the fires were aggrevated by the El Niño.
Western Cape Water Study
A multi-year hydro-economic study of the Western Cape Water Supply System showed strong interdependence between the economy and water system and the importance of integrating water issues into overall city planning.
The hydro-economic study serves as a blueprint for building a more climate-resilient water system and economy, highlighting the crucial role of stakeholder collaboration and the need to integrate water variables into overall city planning.
Andrew Boraine, Independent Partnering Practitioner of the Economic Development Partnership (EDP), now convenes a Western Cape Water Supply System User Forum. It is a multi-stakeholder initiative, purposed to find common ground around critical issues, such as assurance of supply, maintenance and operation of infrastructure, water demand management, integration of operations and planning, water pricing, climate change responses, and clearing of invasive alien vegetation.
Stand a chance to win
#ImaginingACleanerFutureCompetition is a photographic competition organized by the Lesotho Highlands Water Project. Enter to win mega prizes.
The Project wants to focus on the health of the Senqu River, from source to sink.
The river sustains millions of lives, but it is becoming polluted by plastic and other waste.
The Water project is calling for people to share share photos taken on cell phones that capture Lesotho’s majestic water sources.
You could take a photo of the impact of pollution or what water means to you, you can also share photos of the connection between rivers and people and animals.
Your picture could win you a HUGE prize like L750 (1st prize), L500 (2nd prize) and L250 (3rd prize).
Snap a pic and enter under the following categories:
1. Land: Show us the impact of pollution on land showcasing the need to protect soil in Lesotho.
2. Water: Capture different aspects of Lesotho’s waters. What does water mean to your local communities? What is the impact of pollution on your community?
3. People: We want you to showcase the connection between natural landscapes and people. You can take photos of sustainable land management, water collection, waste collection, traditional practices, ceremonies, or other activities around land and water.
Share photos with your name, age, address, title of picture, date and location where it was shot to win!
Submit your entry here https://forms.gle/LScY9DndxLzX4gjP8
The competition is ONLY open to citizens of Lesotho between the ages of 18-35. Entrants must submit their photos via Google. Entrants must provide their name, age, phone number and area when submitting their photo.
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