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The City of Cape Town in South Arica and the City of Munich in Germany have partnered to drive five key areas for joint climate action under the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development’s 50 Municipal Climate Partnerships

A workshop was held recently in Kenya to discuss the development of an integrated national bamboo sector policy, in the context of providing solutions for sustainable housing and supporting green economic development in the country.

The International Network for …

According to a new study by IUCN and partners, global pollination services are estimated to be worth more than US$215 billion. Pollination is critical for food production and human livelihoods.

Photo: Natesh Ramasamy via Flickr

However, the conservation status …

The Biodynamic Agricultural Association of Southern Africa (BDAASA) has recently launched a 2-year, work based Diploma in Biodynamic Agriculture, which is held in Cape Town, South Africa.

The course is presented as a work-based learning programme with prominent farmers …

A new scientific report has synthesised information about the serious negative impacts of ocean acidification on marine life around the world. The implications of large scale ocean acidification will be dramatic and devastating, based on the vital role that oceans

Staff at the UN climate change convention (UNFCCC) secretariat are supporting an innovative climate neutral campaign – aimed at promoting a long-term vision of a climate neutral world while generating useful funding for vulnerable communities.

The campaign involves staff members …

Fairtrade Label South Africa has launched South Africa’s first Fairtrade Coffee & Chocolate Week from 14 – 20 July, challenging consumers and companies to opt  for Fairtrade coffee and chocolate.

Building disaster-resilient communities and economies through low-carbon, resource-efficient and socially inclusive development were discussion topics at an event last month to launch a ground-breaking alliance between the United Nations and global insurance companies to tackle natural disaster risk by identifying