On Wednesday 24 January 2024, a groundbreaking study for a climate resilient metro will be launched. The city of Nelson Mandela Bay was chosen by the Presidential Climate Commission as a site for the development of climate resilient economies to be rolled out and replicated across the country and the region. The aim of the project is to develop and embed a multi-stakeholder Climate Resilient Development Strategy Framework (and Action Plan) for Nelson Mandela Bay by February/March … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay to launch a groundbreaking study for a climate resilient metro
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Shoprite serious about fighting hunger and joblessness
In the face of a world pandemic which locally put into sharp relief challenges around food security and job losses, the Shoprite Group’s 2020 Sustainability Report showcases the retailer’s extensive efforts to combat both. In order to build resilient communities and with hunger relief at the heart of its corporate social investment (CSI) programmes, the Group in the last financial year donated surplus food to the value of R95 million, while ploughing a cumulative R26.5 million into community … [Read more...] about Shoprite serious about fighting hunger and joblessness
Launch of the Agulhas System Climate Array
The South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON), through the Department of Science Technology, will officially launch the Agulhas System Climate Array (ASCA) project today to coincide with the closure of the first ASCA deployment cruise. The launch takes place at at the Institute for Coastal and Marine Research, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth. The project is launched in partnership with the Department of Environmental Affairs’ Ocean and Coasts. The aim of … [Read more...] about Launch of the Agulhas System Climate Array
Sjoe that ‘Climate Change’ reversed quickly
Dear MyPE With reference to my last letter to the editor - We Must not be Silly Here. I did not go to Hobie Beach by design today, but we got an 'emergency' call from our daughter "CAN YOU HELP with the kid for a few hours?" So, in order to kill time looking after our baba, we went for coffee at Humewood. Lo and behold Hobie Beach is RIGHT BACK TO HER NORMAL SELF. Regards Warwick O … [Read more...] about Sjoe that ‘Climate Change’ reversed quickly
We Must not be Silly Here
Dear MyPE A local newspaper's recent attribution of the loss of sand on Hobie Beach as a result of climate change refers: Whatever or if you believe in CLIMATE CHANGE as a statement or not. Attributing EVERY little sign to it is dangerously silly. When I was a boy at school in George in 61, my dad and I used to body surf at VICTORIA BAY. A lovely sandy cove. BUT every now and again the sea would strip that beach karl of sand overnight. JUST BOULDERS LEFT. So too, Lookout Beach at … [Read more...] about We Must not be Silly Here
Climate Change and Heavy Floods – Are They Related?
Floods in South Africa, Australia and Brazil have left death and destruction in their wake. Many have lost their lives and thousands have been displaced. Many are questioning whether the extreme weather patterns that the country and some parts of the world have been experiencing are signs of climate change. Scientists say while features of climate change are already starting to manifest, it is difficult to say scientifically that there is a direct relationship between the heavy floods and … [Read more...] about Climate Change and Heavy Floods – Are They Related?
