The Green Connection

Description Using the World Summit on Sustainable Development and the Millennium Development Goals (MDG’s) as an underlying basis, the course examines government environmental policy, as well as the intersection between business, environmental NGOs, and communities in developing sustainable partnerships to deal with environmental issues and challenges in South Africa.   Training outcomes Develop knowledge and [...]

The Climate Change Communication Project raised awareness and built the capacity of the people of the Succulent Karoo around issues of climate change; more specifically in seven of the SKEP Priority Areas, namely the Bushmanland Inselbergs, Namaqualand Uplands, Central Namaqualand Coast, Knersvlakte, Hantam Tanqua Roggeveld, Central Breede River Valley and the Central Little Karoo.

Towards the late 2007, Sustainable Energy Africa undertook a broad investigation into the potential of renewable energy for South Africa, as well as the potential of saving electricity through modest changes to industry and residential practice. The study drew on experts in the fields of renewable energy and energy efficiency. The outcomes of this investigation were quite surprising…

Involving communities in the Environmental Impact Assessment process – Riebeek West and the PPC expansion.

Description The aim of this programme is to give participants an overview of the role of managers in controlling financial resources. Training outcomes By the end of this module, participants will be able to: Identify the main elements of financial management and assess whether the Financial Management in their organisation is adequate Identify the financial [...]

Saving electricity saves you money, and saves our environment as well. The business of making electricity in South Africa contributes heavily to air pollution and climate change. It is important to learn how to use less electricity. Tips on how to use less electricity: The Geyser We all know that the Geyser is one of [...]