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Happy International Biodiversity Day 2014 to all! Today we celebrate islands and their surrounding near-shore marine areas that constitute unique ecosystems, often found nowhere else on Earth. These ecosystems are the legacy of a unique evolutionary history and are irreplaceable treasures. Islands are especially susceptible to the effects of Climate Change due to their relatively … Continued
The Eco-Logic Awards identify individuals, organisations and communities that positively contribute towards a sustainable world – and encourage the consumer public to support them by purchasing their products and services. In partnership with SABC 3, The Enviropaedia established the Annual Eco-Logic Awards in 2011. These have since grown into South Africa’s most Glamorously Green eco-calendar … Continued
On 22 March 2014, Malawi joined many countries and cities across the world to commemorate the United Nations World Water Day. This year’s theme focused on water & energy and aims to highlight the interlinking and interdependent nature of water & energy. Malawi’s World Water Day celebrations took place at Misesa Primary School in Blantyre … Continued
Earth Day 2014 held on 22 April, also known as International Mother Earth Day, is an annual celebration that brings attention to protecting the Earth. First held in 1970 it has grown and is celebrated in 192 countries. It is the second Earth day held each year, the first held on 21 March. This year … Continued
The Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) and ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability are pleased to launch their Working Paper Close to home: Subnational strategies for climate compatible development by Barbara Anton, Ali Cambray, Mairi Dupar and Astrid Westerlind-Wigstroem with Elizabeth Gogoi. The authors explore the many successful strategies and measures for climate resilience … Continued
cewas is the international incubator for Start-Ups in water, sanitation and resource management based in Willisau (Switzerland). The fourth cewas Start-Up programme is directed at graduates who want to start their own business or NGO in this field. Young entrepreneurs-to-be are supported in the formation of their Start-Up with advanced training modules, business coaching and … Continued
World Water Day is an annual event that aims to raise awareness of water, a critical resource in our urban environments. To celebrate WWD we asked the cities in the European Commission funded ‘SURe Water 4 Africa: Developing LoCS’ project what they were doing to celebrate. Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality in South Africa, an implementing … Continued
The Howard G. Buffett Foundation, Nature Conservation Trust and SANParks Announce Historic R255 Million Commitment to Combat Poaching, Conflict in Africa. Three-year effort will intensify protection of Kruger National Park’s rhino population, drawing lessons to address poaching that finances conflict in Africa. The Howard G. Buffett Foundation (HGBF), a private foundation in the United States; … Continued
In this short film ICLEI Africa asked everyday citizens, as well as some delegates at the Local Climate Solutions for Africa Congress in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, what their hopes and dreams were for the city they call home… this is what they had to say. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgN-93lLAmM The video was made possible by funding from … Continued
This year proves to be a very green year in Africa, with the hosting of many top environmental events, from forums attracting international top figures to conferences that will tackle issues from energy to food.
