The Anthropocene epoch: have we entered a new phase of planetary history?
It was February 2000 and the Nobel laureate Paul Crutzen was sitting in a meeting room in Cuernavaca, Mexico, stewing quietly.
Read MoreGreta Thunberg
“Recently I’ve seen many rumors circulating about me and enormous amounts of hate. This is no surprise to me. I know that since most people are not aware of the full meaning of the climate crisis (which is understandable since it has never been treated as a crisis) a school strike for the climate would seem very strange to people in general.
So let me make some things clear about my school strike.
$11 Billion Green-Energy Initiative Takes Shape in South Africa
A plan to establish the world’s largest green-energy financing initiative is being threshed out in South Africa, which needs to reduce its environmental footprint and find innovative ways to fund debt-stricken state power utility Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd.
Read MorePromote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
SDG 16 promotes peaceful and inclusive societies, the provision of access to justice for all, and the building of effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.
Read MoreTake urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
SDG 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
Read MoreReduce inequality within and among countries
SDG 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries
Read MorePromote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
SDG 8: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
Read MoreEnsure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
SDG 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Read More#TEP2018 – Rearview mirror
For two weeks in April 2018, a team of four traversed a route not travelled since #TEP2012, from Soweto to Cape Town, re-visiting towns and projects as well as identifying new collaborators.
Read on for project highlights and volunteer Alessia’s personal review! Read More
#TEP2018 – Second week on the road
For two weeks in April 2018, a team of four traversed a route not travelled since #TEP2012, from Soweto to Cape Town, re-visiting towns and projects as well as identifying new collaborators.
Read on for a daily recap of the volunteers’ activities during the second week! Read More
#TEP2018 – First week on the road
For two weeks in April 2018, a team of four traversed a route not travelled since #TEP2012, from Soweto to Cape Town, re-visiting towns and projects as well as identifying new collaborators.
Read on for a daily recap of the volunteers’ activities!
#TEP2013 Route 3 – Along the Sea You Later
Dyer Island Conservation Trust, Gansbaai
We managed to fit in a last-minute but very worthwhile meeting with Wilfred and Allison of the Dyer Island Conservation Trust in Gansbaai. The Trust was established in 2006 and clearly carries the passion of everyone involved. The eco-tourism activities of Dyer Island Cruises and Marine Dynamics, which have been awarded whale watching and shark cage diving permits, provide much of the financial backing for the Trust’s core activities. Read More