UN funding for African 'green' projects
The UN Environment Programme has partnered with South Africa's Standard Bank and Germany's International Climate Initiative to develop a new carbon project as part of the fight against climate change in Africa. The initiative has already awarded grants to three "green" projects around the continent.
Eskom to push low-carbon technologies
State power company Eskom says it will use its proposed $3.75-billion World Bank loan to roll out "lower carbon technologies", such as large-scale solar-thermal and wind power, as well as to fund construction of the Medupi coal-fired power station.
Video: The eco-friendly vuvuzela
Business start-up, social upliftment programme, environmental awareness initiative – the Kelp Environmental Learning Project (K.E.L.P) combines all three to give a completely new twist to the South African soccer fan's trademark vuvuzela trumpet
Table Mountain to observe Earth Hour
Table Mountain in Cape Town is among the world landmarks that will go dark from 8.30pm to 9.30pm on 27 March, as part of the Earth Hour initiative which calls on individuals, businesses, governments and communities to turn off their lights for one hour to show their support for action on climate change.
SA to balance business, environment
While South Africa has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 34% by 2020 and 42% by 2025, these will not be done at the expense of the country's economic development, says Energy Minister Buyelwa Sonjica.
More stories ...
Select from:
