# The Global Environment Facility has secured initial donor pledges of 64-billion-rands for its ninth replenishment cycle, reinforcing global commitment to environmental protection. Over 30 years, the fund has provided more than 443-billion-rands in grants and mobilised 155-billion for projects worldwide. Chairperson Claude Gascon says the funding signals strong international support for nature despite competing […]
# ‘n Verslag deur Vodacom waarsku Afrika is steeds hoogs kwesbaar vir klimaatsverandering, met ontkoling wat vertraag word weens swak kraginfrastruktuur en onbetroubare kragvoorsiening. Die studie beklemtoon ‘n reuse-afhanklikheid van dieselkragopwekkers in sleutelsektore. Die studie sê vordering na netto-nul-uitstralings vereis energiehervormings, belegging in die privaat sektor en hernubare oplossings. Die verslag voeg by gesamentlike optrede […]
# A report by Vodacom warns Africa remains highly vulnerable to climate change, with decarbonisation slowed by weak power infrastructure and unreliable electricity supply. The study highlights heavy reliance on diesel generators across key sectors. It says progress towards net-zero emissions requires energy reforms, private sector investment and renewable solutions. The report adds coordinated action […]
# CapeNature het ‘n spesiale brandgefokusde seisoen van sy Green Noise-internetuitsending bekendgestel, wat kyk na die Cederberg- en Wilderness-veldbrande in Desember, waarin 53-duisend hektaar verwoes is. Die reeks, met brandbestryders, bewaringsbewustes en klimaatkundiges, ondersoek veldbrand-bestuur, lugondersteuning en die menslike en ekologiese uitwerking. Luke Folb van CapeNature sê klimaatsverandering, saam met menslike bedrywighede, verhoog die felheid […]
# Die Suid-Afrikaanse Vereniging van Plaaslike Regerings sê byna die helfte van afvalwaterstelsels is in ‘n kritieke toestand, hoofsaaklik as gevolg van verouderende infrastruktuur, vaardigheidstekorte en finansiële beperkings. Die woordvoerder van SALGA, Motalatale Modiba sê die bevindinge van die jongste groen druppel-, blou druppel- en geen druppel-verslae toon volgehoue druk op munisipale waterstelsels, met stygende […]
# CapeNature launched a special fire-focused season of its Green Noise podcast, highlighting the December Cederberg Wilderness wildfire that burned 53-thousand hectares. Featuring firefighters, conservationists, and climate experts, the series explores wildfire management, aerial support, and the human and ecological impacts. CapeNature’s Luke Folb emphasises that climate change, combined with human activity, is increasing fire […]
# The South African Local Government Association says nearly half of wastewater systems are in a critical condition, mainly due to ageing infrastructure, skills shortages and financial constraints. SALGA spokesperson Motalatale Modiba says the findings from the latest green drop, blue drop and no drop reports show continued pressure on municipal water systems, with rising […]
# ‘n Studie deur die Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland het aan die lig gebring dat grondwatervlakke in Kaapstad daal namate die droë periode voortduur. Met damme op 47,8-persent in April, waarsku navorser Sesethu Fikileni dat versigtige bestuur nodig is om strenger waterbeperkings te vermy. Hy sê dubbellaagmodellering is noodsaaklik om volhoubare grondwatergebruik te verseker en oorbenutting […]
# A University of the Western Cape study revealed groundwater levels in Cape Town are declining as the dry period continues. With dams at 47.8-percent in April, researcher Sesethu Fikileni warns that careful management is needed to avoid stricter water restrictions. He says dual-layer modelling is essential to ensure sustainable groundwater use and prevent overuse […]
