by Green Africa Directory
on November 15, 2017
in Uncategorized
The United Nation's Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has produced a new online sourcebook for how to implement "climate-smart" approaches to agriculture, launched at the UNFCCC's COP23 climate summit in Bonn this month.
by Green Africa Directory
on November 22, 2015
in Green economy, Uncategorized
Despite profound economic, political and social challenges around the world, a rising generation of Aspirational consumers is optimistic about the future and sees brands and free market capitalism as a force for positive change, finds a new global study by
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by Green Africa Directory
on October 22, 2015
in Uncategorized
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
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by Green Africa Directory
on May 12, 2015
in Green lifestyle, building & design, Uncategorized
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 …
by Green Africa Directory
on April 7, 2015
in Nature, biodiversity & conservation, Sustainable farming, gardening & food, Uncategorized
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 …
by Green Africa Directory
on February 17, 2015
in Uncategorized
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 …
by Green Africa Directory
on November 1, 2014
in Uncategorized
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
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by Green Africa Directory
on July 16, 2014
in Uncategorized
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 …
by Kate Berrisford
on July 16, 2014
in Uncategorized
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.

“Having switched to using Fairtrade coffee in my restaurants, I
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by Green Africa Directory
on July 7, 2014
in Uncategorized
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
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