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South African Pavilion at COP29

The annual Conference of the Parties, or COP, refers to the main decision-making body of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This is UN lead Climate Change Conference ...

JET Funding Platform to close first application window on Dec 15

The Just Energy Transition (JET) Funding Platform, launched on October 25, will close its first window for applications on December 15, according to JET PMU.

Launching the Nedbank Indalo Fund to empower and grow sustainable enterprises

Nedbank has partnered with Indalo Inclusive to launch the Nedbank Indalo Fund, worth R10 million. The Nedbank Indalo Fund aims to revolutionise the way eco-inclusive enterprises are supported and empo...

IDC development report (2018-2022)

South Africa’s Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) is committed to fulfilling its mandate of measurably contributing to sustainable industrial development and to an inclusive economy through its ...

Spur Corporation wins at the National Presidential SMME Awards

Spur Corporation’s ethos is Leading for the Greater Good - we are committed to adding value to communities and creating sustainable development.

Decarbonizing the industry: Air Liquide announces the three winners of its scientific challenge

Air Liquide has selected the three winners of its 2023 Scientific Challenge, out of 119 proposals from 29 countries.

Thousands of opportunities for youth

The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), working under the banner of the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI), has officially opened applications for the second phase of the National...

South African unions to launch Just Transition Labour Research Centre

South Africa needs to more than double climate financing to achieve its emissions reduction targets, according to a study by the Presidential Climate Commission.

How Nedbank is growing South Africa’s green

Nedbank’s commitment to supporting economic and social development projects in rural and peri-urban communities aimed at growing the Green Economy continues to ensure sustainable development in unders...

Air Liquide and Sasol ink new contracts

Air Liquide and Sasol have recently inked Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with Mainstream Renewable Power, a global wind and solar company.

Africa’s call to action at COP28: Fund adaptation

The environment minister of Zambia, chair of the African Group at COP28, outlines the continent’s priority at the ongoing climate talks. For Africa, the climate crisis is a daily reality — one we have...

Green growth and Jobs

Transitioning South Africa’s energy ecosystem from its current over-reliance on coal to one progressively based on the country’s natural advantages of abundant sun, wind and land will take decades.

Get climate finance for your green project

Ready to make a difference? The Climate Finance accelerator is here to assist climate-smart projects to access finance! Calling all low carbon warriors! Here is your chance to attract funding for your...

Why green investments in emerging markets offer distinctive opportunities for investors

World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)

Show us the money: Africa calls for scaling of international climate finance

Despite the Paris Agreement which raised the level of ambition by developed countries contingent on the support provided by developed countries, we continue to see a decline in the delivery of public ...

ERM and Greenomy forge strategic partnership to help drive sustainable transformation in organisations

ERM, the world’s largest pure play sustainability consultancy, has announced a strategic partnership with Greenomy, a leading provider of ESG reporting software.

Business making renewable energy strides, despite challenges

Lichtenburg Renewable Energy Project creates hundreds of jobs

African-owned SOLA was in the phase of what is said to be Africa’s largest renewable energy project under a corporate power purchase agreement (PPA), in Lichtenburg, North-West, the Department of Trad...

Achieving the SDGs requires public-private collaboration on water. Here's why

From flooding to droughts, the climate crisis is inextricably linked to water. Protecting the global water cycle can help us achieve many of the SDGs.

Tsebo highlights its sustainability achievements, offerings

On the back of the recent launch of workplace management solutions group Tsebo Solutions' inaugural sustainability report, the company has reiterated its efforts to drive environmental, social and gov...

What is the "global stocktake" and how can it accelerate climate action?

This year is a critical moment for climate action. The mounting impacts of climate change, from floods and droughts to hurricanes and heat waves, are taking a major toll on human lives and economies g...

'Without renewables, there can be no future': 5 ways to power the energy transition

Transitioning to renewable energy is the key to securing humanity’s survival, as “without renewables, there can be no future”, according to UN Secretary-General António Guterres, ahead of the Internat...

ABSA funds a solar system and eases load shedding at Bizweni Campus

South Africa's largest financial services groups, has joined forces with its employees and Sun Exchange, the global solar leasing platform, to fund a solar-with-battery system for Bizweni Campus, whic...

Brand South Africa's Academy for Entrepreneurs a 'beacon of empowerment'

Brand South Africa says its Play Your Part Academy, in collaboration with the Start Up Tribe, is a beacon of inspiration, empowerment, and celebration for South Africans dedicated to creating positive...

A new platform for business to access renewable and affordable wheeled energy

Discovery announced the launch of Discovery Green, a renewable energy platform that connects businesses across South Africa to affordable, renewable power generated by utility-scale renewable plants. ...

Why green investments in emerging markets offer distinctive opportunities for investors

Investors and governments focused entirely on reducing the carbon footprint of the US, Europe, and China overlook one critical factor – climate change knows no geographical boundaries. While these eco...

Sun City installs solar system

South Africa’s most famous holiday resort, Sun City in the North West Province, has taken its name to heart and installed a R16-million solar plant to reduce electricity consumption from the national ...

We Mean Business Coalition (WMB)

NBI is the South African partner to WMB. WMB is a coalition of organizations working with thousands of the world’s most influential businesses and investors to accelerate the transition to a low carbo...

RMB advises Scatec on fundraising for roll-out of innovative solar solution across Africa, release Solar

Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) is proud to be the sole financial advisor to Scatec ASA (Scatec), a leading global renewable energy provider, on a US$102 million investment from Climate Fund Managers (CFM) i...

Renewable energy: SAWEA, Climate Commission support renewable energy masterplan, industrialisation

The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) and the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) have welcomed the release of the draft South African Renewable Energy Masterplan (SAREM), which was deve...

First South African order received to build, own, and operate up to 30 gigawatts of green electricity

BioPower Operations Corporation (OTC Pink: BOPO) d/b/a as HYFI Corp, today announced that their Joint Venture with POWGEX ENERGY SOUTH AFRICA, POWGEX-HYFI, has secured its first significant green elec...

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