Published on Friday under the National Environmental: Air Quality Act, 2004, in Gazette No 35463, the standard relates to particulate matter with aerodynamic diameter l
Pretoria – The Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs Edna Molewa has published the National Ambient Air Quality Standard.
Mabudafhasi awarded for role in environmental issues
Pretoria – Water and Environmental Affairs Deputy Minister Rejoice Mabudafhasi has been recognised for her contribution to and leadership role in women and environmental issues at an award ceremony held during the Rio+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development.
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Fight Wildlife Crime
Pretoria – The Department of Environmental Affairs says it welcomes the approval by the Council of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) of funding to the tune of R25 million aimed at strengthening the current wildlife forensic capabilities in South Africa to combat wildlife crimes. [Read more…] about Fight Wildlife Crime
CEOs commit to water management practices
Pretoria – A total 45 Chief Executive Officers, including Eskom’s Brian Dames, have committed to advance corporate water management practices.
On Monday, the group, which includes representatives of a diverse range of global companies and regions, called on governments attending the Rio+20 Earth
Over 240 rhinos killed
Pretoria – The number of rhinos poached in South Africa since the beginning of this year now stands at 245, with the number of arrests at 161, according to the latest statistics.
The Kruger National Park remains the hardest hit by poachers, having lost 147 rhinos since the beginning of this year.