Why the world needs to ensure wild species are used sustainably: Woman selling baobab fibre mats in Zimbabwe. Rachel WynbergThe COVID-19 pandemic has led to a worldwide crisis of food insecurity and unemployment. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns of rising hunger and poverty. Commentators, particularly from the global North, have raised concerns about the … [Read more...] about Why the world needs to ensure wild species are used sustainably | The Conversation
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Inaugural awards call for entries from sustainably minded fashionistas, entrepreneurs and businesses
Inaugural awards call for entries from sustainably minded fashionistas, entrepreneurs and businesses: Simon Deiner True to its ethical mandate of seeking new opportunities to support entrepreneurs in South Africa’s circular economy, the PET Plastic Recycling Company (PETCO) has come on board as sponsor of the inaugural Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards, which are open for … [Read more...] about Inaugural awards call for entries from sustainably minded fashionistas, entrepreneurs and businesses
How farmers in Africa are finding ways to sustainably use wetlands | The Conversation
How farmers in Africa are finding ways to sustainably use wetlands: Women plant rice in the flood plain of Betsimitatatra, Madagascar. Hajakely/ShutterstockSwamps, marshes, floodplains and mangrove forests, all known as wetlands, are a precious resource. In their natural state they provide a range of eco-system services. They regulate water flows, store eroded materials and … [Read more...] about How farmers in Africa are finding ways to sustainably use wetlands | The Conversation
