The City of Johannesburg says it is working hard to put in place strategies that will help the city adapt to climate change. [Read more…] about Strategies to mitigate impact of climate change
South Africa
Rhino Fund to assist initiatives
Pretoria – In an effort to coordinate the financing of anti-poaching initiatives, the Department of Environmental Affairs is to establish a National Rhino Fund in consultation with the National Treasury. [Read more…] about Rhino Fund to assist initiatives
SA to roll-out solar panel project
Pretoria – The Gauteng Provincial Government is to spend R11 billion for a large scale roll-out of solar panels on all state-owned buildings across the province. [Read more…] about SA to roll-out solar panel project
African Marine Debris Summit
The first African Marine Debris Summit highlighted the urgent need for a collective action to be taken against the problem of marine debris facing the continent of Africa. The Summit – entitled “African lessons to inspire local actions” – took place at the SA National Biodiversity Institute at the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and focused specifically on the issue of marine debris around the African continent. [Read more…] about African Marine Debris Summit
Rhino poaching on the increase
Pretoria- The number of rhinos poached in South Africa since the start of the year has increased to 273 with the Kruger National Park bearing the brunt, says the Department of Environmental Affairs. [Read more…] about Rhino poaching on the increase