Why we defend oceans – Sea Shepherd Conservation Society
A video on protecting and conserving the worlds oceans.
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Historical environmental accord signed by SA, Angola and Namibia
The Benguela Current Convention signed on 18March 2013 by South Africa, Angola and Namibia seeks to promote a coordinated regional approach to the long-term conservation, protection, rehabilitation, enhancement and sustainable use of the Benguela...
Johannesburg school receives record donation
Pictured: LEFT to RIGHT: Jean-Pierre Ducournau, CEO Ducournau Transports; Thérèse Ducournau; Anders Lindblad, chairman of the board of Star For Life; and Jean-Noël Thénault, president of Volvo Trucks France; holding the cheque made out to Star For...
Innovative new guardrail system
A new European approved and crash-tested modular guardrail, Easyrail, is to be manufactured under licence in South Africa by engineering and manufacturing company Andrew Mentis. This is the first time a guardrail of this type is to be manufactured...
Water themed stamps launched in support of the United Nations Year of International Water Cooperation
In celebrating World Water Day, the SA Post Office in partnership with the Department of Water and Environmental Affairs, have issued a limited edition stamp set. The stamp collection captures the United Nation’s theme of International Year of...
Addressing gender concerns in engineering
GIBB has for a long time, identified the incredible potential of women and therefore supported them through career development, training and mentorship programmes. Karien Erasmus, GIBB’s sustainability manager believes that women, especially, need...
WISA 2014 Biennial Conference: Call for abstracts
Those interested in making a presentation at WISA’s conference next year are invited to submit a one-page abstract of their proposed presentation to the conference organisers by 30 June 2013. All abstracts must be submitted in electronic format...
JW launches water week 2013 initiatives
‘Water is life: Respect it, Conserve it, Enjoy it’ is theme for this year’s National Water Week, celebrated in South Africa between 18 and 24 March. Johannesburg Water officially launched National Water Week in the city at the Sci-Bono Discovery...
SA’s thirsty habits demand ongoing innovation
As citizens in a semi-arid country, South Africans are wasteful water users, using as much as five times more water per person than we should. According to Peter Shepherd, partner and principal hydrologist in the Johannesburg office of SRK...
Replacement of municipal pipes long overdue
The South African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers’ Association (SAPPMA) has warned that the replacement of old water pipes around the country is long overdue. Speaking at the launch of National Water Week (18 to 24 March 2013), SAPPMA chairman Jan...
