Africa’s natural resources

Finding a balance between mining and Africa’s natural wealth

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Finding a balance between mining and Africa’s natural wealth  The global energy transition demands a balance between mining and conservation.  By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions  The global energy transition has resulted in several unintended consequences. It is placing enormous pressure on Africa’s natural heritage and traditional communities. As demand for critical […]

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Water management vital for a viable bio-economy

Water management vital for a viable bio-economy

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Water management vital for a viable bio-economy Recent disruptions of oil supply chains strengthen the case for alternative growth models.   By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions A hybrid model, with fossil fuels still as the foundation but supplemented by locally produced renewable alternatives, remains an attractive economic approach. The bio-economy blends

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Green bond for water conservation launched in South Africa

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Green bond for water conservation launched in South Africa  A new green bond will finance the restoration of water catchment areas. Rand Merchant Bank and the Development Bank of Southern Africa are preparing to issue a green bond of about $122 million dedicated exclusively to water conservation projects. The five-year instrument will finance ecological restoration of

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Gabon increases investment in biodiversity

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Gabon increases investment in biodiversity The Republic of Gabon has taken further steps to conserve its natural heritage. The Republic of Gabon boasts an extraordinary natural heritage with almost 90% forest cover and more than half the population of Africa’s critically endangered forest elephants. The country has made bold commitments to conserve this natural heritage

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SanParks’ Vision 2040: Where conservation meets development

SanParks’ Vision 2040: Where conservation meets development

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SanParks’ Vision 2040: Where conservation meets development Vision 2040 impacts all sectors is a blueprint for sustainable development.      South African National Parks’ (SanParks’) revolutionary Vision 2040: Pathways to the future of conservation, is a bold strategy that redefines the role of national parks in a rapidly developing world. Instead of viewing conservation and development

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