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Bridging the Divide: Can Durban’s Growth Be Sustainable and Inclusive?

I live in Durban, on the east coast of South Africa, where striking dissimilarities attempt to co-exist with one another both in culture, wealth, and development – and this is ever more evident in the rapid approach towards gated development and burgeoning coastal towns suddenly becoming national metropoles of leisure, commerce, and retirement.

Tuning in to Climate Action: Phalaphala FM Leads the Conversation on Climate Change at World Radio Day Celebration

Phalaphala FM, a leading Tshivenda-language radio station, will be celebrating World Radio Day at the University of Venda on the 13th of February.

Seismic Surveys in South Africa: Balancing Energy Exploration and Environmental Justice

Seismic surveys for oil and gas exploration have been a contentious issue in South Africa, particularly in the Western Cape, where recent developments have sparked significant opposition from environmentalists, local fishing communities, and civil society organizations.

Why could England have the climate of Northern Norway and what AMOC has to do with it?

The announcement of a possible collapse of the North Atlantic circulation (AMOC), a year and a half ago, generated many alarming headlines in the press evoking a possible glaciation in Northern Europe, starting this decade.

The Economics of Carbon Pricing: How Market Mechanisms Drive Emission Reductions?

Carbon pricing mechanisms, such as carbon taxes and cap-and-trade systems are designed to encourage businesses to adopt cleaner technologies and reduce their carbon footprints. But can these mechanisms work in some countries, where economic priorities often revolve around poverty reduction, industrial growth, and energy access? 

A Global Crisis in Lakes, Rivers, and Wetlands

Freshwater ecosystems lakes, rivers, and wetland are among the most critical and important natural resources on Earth and Biodiversity. They support biodiversity, provide drinking water, sustain agriculture, and regulate the climate.

Building a Sustainable Future: Best Practices for Social Housing Construction in South Africa

This article appreciates the discussion on sustainability of social housing construction in South Africa.

Landfill Waste Management in Johannesburg: A Focus on Plastic Waste

Despite the world battling to curtail the usage of plastic, the demand for plastic usage in the construction, healthcare, electronics, agriculture, packaging and automotive industries is on the rise. 

The Impact of Climate Change on Drought and Rainfall Variability: Insights from SPI Data in Bloemfontein and Johannesburg

Climate change significantly affects global precipitation patterns, leading to increased rainfall variability and it the rising frequency of extreme droughts.

Prioritizing Women's Health in Climate Solutions: Water Scarcity in Gauteng, South Africa

Gauteng, the most populated region, and financial hub of South Africa is facing a water crisis that poses significant challenges to its residents.This situation is expected to be exacerbated by the effects of climate change which will further strain resources.

The Importance of Risk Management Practices for Environmental Crises: An Analysis Based on the 2022 KwaZulu-Natal Floods

Over the years, Durban, a coastal city in South Africa, has been more susceptible to the impact of climate change.

From Climate Change to Hope: A Perspective from South African Informal Communities

Climate change have become a major concern that continue exacerbating communities' vulnerabilities, particularly in South African informal settlements.