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Better livestock and fire management across Africa’s savannas, grasslands and shrublands could unlock one of the continent’s most significant climate opportunities

Africa’s rangelands emerge as biggest climate opportunity in new nature roadmap

A new Africa nature transition roadmap shows improved grazing, fire management and farming could unlock major carbon reductions while strengthening food security and livelihoods

A new climate-smart horticulture centre at Eskom’s Grootvlei power station, backed by the Netherlands, is testing how South Africa’s energy transition can deliver jobs, food security and skills

From coal to crops: Grootvlei’s climate-smart horticulture centre takes root

A new climate-smart horticulture centre at Eskom’s Grootvlei power station, backed by the Netherlands, is testing how South Africa’s energy transition can deliver jobs, food…

Between 20% and 40% of the world’s land area is now degraded

Climate, pollution, biodiversity: UN report sounds global alarm

Transforming economies, energy systems and food production could prevent millions of deaths and halt biodiversity loss, the UN’s latest report finds

South Africa has 20 million people living in food insecurity and wants to encourage every household with land to grow fresh produce

SA seeks solutions to hunger at G20 meeting

The country has 20 million people living in food insecurity and wants to encourage every household with land to grow fresh produce

South Africa ranks among the top 10 countries globally for the adoption of GM crops. (File photo by Rajesh JANTILAL/AFP via Getty Images)

SCA rules against Monsanto on genetically modified maize

The African Centre for Biodiversity says it is ‘vindicated’ by the landmark ruling from the supreme court of appeal after a nearly decade-long battle

The water hyacinth, the world’s worst aquatic invasive weed, clogs rivers. But a new “bioeconomy” venture is looking at turning this unwelcome plant into biogas, packaging, fertiliser and thermal insulation.  Photo Delwyn Verasamy

Developing a bioeconomy in Africa could drive nature-positive economic growth

But more research, development and innovation, as well as investment is needed

Dr Nthabi Taole-Mjimba, Deputy Vice Chancellor of Research Partnerships and Innovation, at the launch of the University of Fort Hare’s new Research Niche Areas. This strategic initiative marks a significant step forward in enhancing the university’s research capabilities and innovation profile.

UFH launches new Research Niche Areas

The five RNAs form part of the university’s strategic plan for institutional renewal

Fungi fascination: Stephen Hobbs with Ganoderma destructans. Photo by Bronwyn Millar

Urban mushroom farming in South Africa is a space saving, eco-friendly revolution

An ‘exchange of magic’ is required between growers and mushrooms to get consistent results

McDonald’s South Africa takes a paradigm shift towards sustainable agriculture

Responsible business practices are not only good for the planet, but also for the bottom line

Healing greens: Jeanette Sera and Itumeleng Moloko of Powa together with Busi Wawa (centre), the Food & Trees for Africa facilitator, at the vegetable garden in Winterveld where 28 GBV survivors are learning permaculture farming skills. Photo: © French Embassy, 2022

Abused women benefit from food gardening skills

The French Embassy and Food & Trees for Africa have helped GBV survivors establish a food garden in the North west Province

Between the fields of illegally dumped waste and a contaminated Kliprivier stream passing through the area is a greening project.

Eldorado Park garden brings hope and heals volunteers

Between the fields of illegally dumped waste and a contaminated Kliprivier stream passing through the area is a greening project

Firefighters monitor a backfire they lit to stop the spread of the catastrophic Dixie fire in California, United States.  (Josh Edelson/AFP/Getty Images)

Economic growth is destroying the planet

Ecosocialism will build solidarity with people to establish food and water commons, carbon-free public transport and community-owned renewable energy