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 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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Africa’s tourism industry on the brink of explosive growth Africa remains one of the world’s most underdeveloped travel markets. By Leon Louw founder of Endorphin Expeditions and WhyAfrica. Long distances between attraction, limited infrastructure, poor marketing efforts and outdated perception about the continent has kept parts of it off mainstream travel itineraries. However, that is
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What happens outside the lodge gates Tourism in Africa is still perceived as going on safari or visiting parks and luxury lodges. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions These are of course magnificent experiences that will be remembered forever. However, it is only a small part of the African story. Outside the
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Sustainability is critical Sustainability in the mining of REEs and critical minerals is paramount By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions While efforts to discover high-quality Rare Earth Elements (REEs) and other critical minerals are in overdrive, there are deep concerns about the environmental and social impacts of mining and processing these
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Aiming for 30% land and sea conservation by 2030 Economies and livelihoods depend on biodiversity and ecosystem services. Biodiversity and ecosystem services include our freshwater supply, the air we breathe, the food we produce, the quality of our soil, the insects that pollinate our fruit, vegetables and flowers, diverse plant and animal species, our landscapes
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SanParks’ biodiversity bank a win-win SanParks’ biodiversity bank will offer biodiversity credits for project developers. South African National Parks (SanParks) has come up with an innovative solution to expand South Africa’s protected areas while assisting large project developers to offset their environmental impact. It remains a challenge for developers to avoid environmental impacts and biodiversity
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Sustainable tourism in Africa Africa’s tourism sector needs to evolve to meet the challenges of climate change. With World Sustainability Day on the horizon, the focus is turning towards an increasingly critical issue—sustainable tourism. The recent signing of the Climate Change Act by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has made it clear: Africa’s tourism sector
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Concern about Kilimanjaro’s icefields A dramatic reduction in the ice cap of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania is a cause for concern. By Leon Louw owner of WhyAfrica and editor of the WhyAfrica magazine A reduction of the ice cover on Tanzania’s most iconic landmark could affect the region’s ecosystems and water resources. WhyAfrica undertook a
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Several companies in South Africa are embracing the shift to responsible tourism. By Tijan Oberholzer, Director, Touch Down Group In South Africa several tourism businesses have embraced the challenge to become more environmentally, socially and economically responsible with tourism industry organisations including the South African Tourism Services Association (Satsa) and the Federated Hospitality Association of
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