Eco Minute 13:30

BULLETIN 16 January 1:30 pm

Good afternoon, here is your Eco Minute:

# One of the world’s most famous oceanographers and marine biologists, doctor Sylvia Earle, has warned that the world is perilously close to tipping the balance of ocean life. This is due to climate change, waste and overfishing. She says there is an urgent need to invest in technology for ocean exploration. Earle says the world is way off track from achieving the international target, 30 by 30, which sets the goal of protecting at least 30-percent of the land and 30-percent of the ocean by 2030.

# Rwanda says it had made its first oil discovery, with confirmation of 13 reservoirs in Lake Kivu, which makes up part of its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo. CEO of the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board, Francis Kamanzi says 13 exploratory wells had confirmed the presence of oil. He is confident of finding more, given the significant reserves found across the Great Lakes region by neighbours Uganda and the DRC. Rwanda has been carrying out tests and exploratory digs in Lake Kivu for more than a decade.

# And finally: Shell South Africa’s Alberton depot is advancing sustainability with solar power, battery energy storage, and biofuels projects. Terminal manager Fikile Nxumalo emphasises Shell’s dedication to reducing its carbon footprint and embracing renewable energy. Nxumalo notes that these efforts align with Shell’s broader journey toward sustainability and future-proofing operations. Despite being part of businesses sold, Alberton will continue to play a vital role in Shell’s downstream operations ensuring uninterrupted services.

Stay tuned for more news………….