.com | Dullstroom mining development hindering environmental sustainability: I often marvel at how people from outside the area take up the fight for the Cape Flats, in terms of what is and what is not derogatory or offensive to residents, writes Moeshfieka Botha . Poor participatory processes during Environmental Impact Assessments and weak governance over mining development … [Read more...] about .com | Dullstroom mining development hindering environmental sustainability
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NFA Girls Centre graduates attend the AfriCat Foundation’s Environmental Education Programme at Okonjima Lodge
NFA Girls Centre graduates attend the AfriCat Foundation’s Environmental Education Programme at Okonjima Lodge: The Namibia Football Association (NFA) Girls Centre awarded 12 students each a full year scholarship to study for a Diploma in Restaurant Management with the Silver Spoon Hospitality Academy, after successfully completing a 3 month introductory course to Hospitality … [Read more...] about NFA Girls Centre graduates attend the AfriCat Foundation’s Environmental Education Programme at Okonjima Lodge
Six environmental leaders receive Champions of the Earth award –UN’s top environmental prize
Six environmental leaders receive Champions of the Earth award –UN's top environmental prize: Six inspirational environmental leaders representing government, research and grassroots action received today the United Nations' highest environmental accolade, the Champions of the Earth award, during a global conference on biological diversity in Cancún, Mexico. … [Read more...] about Six environmental leaders receive Champions of the Earth award –UN’s top environmental prize
New environmental strategy on United Nations peace operations
New environmental strategy on United Nations peace operations: Under-Secretary-General for Field Support, Atul Khare, presented the new strategy on United Nations peace operations and the environment at Columbia University on 29 November. The Under-Secretary-General set out the Department's vision for responsible missions that "operate at maximum efficiency in their … [Read more...] about New environmental strategy on United Nations peace operations
SANRAL environmental management programme underway for N2 Wild Coast Toll Road
SANRAL environmental management programme underway for N2 Wild Coast Toll Road: PROTECTING NATURAL HERITAGE: Michelle Ah Shene, Communications Manager for SANRAL Southern Region holds a sample of Rapanea melanophloeos, one of the plant species that will be searched and rescued as part of the environmental management plan for the N2 Wild Coast Toll Road. Port Elizabeth, Eastern … [Read more...] about SANRAL environmental management programme underway for N2 Wild Coast Toll Road