Visions of a food secure future
I cross the street, shielding my eyes from the strong South African sun already beating down despite the early hour, and hop onto the shaded sidewalk. Immediately, a cool breeze…
Thought Leadership
Addressing Climate Change’s Impact on Africa’s Food Security and Sovereignty
As the climate crisis accelerates, its impacts extend far beyond melting glaciers and rising sea levels. One of the more insidious threats, particularly for Africa, is the growing prevalence of…
The Impact of One Tree
Trees are more than just a beautiful part of nature; they are essential to sustaining life on Earth. One indigenous tree, standing tall in its place, can have an extraordinary…
HOW TO: Plant and Care For Indigenous Trees
Planting indigenous trees is good for the environment and also provides a number of other benefits. Knowing how to plant and care for indigenous trees will give your garden a…
HOW TO: Save & Recycle Water
As water shortages become an increasing concern, it has never been more important to save and recycle water in your garden, food garden and home. There are many ways to…
HOW TO: Grow Fruit Trees
“Give a person some fruit, and they will be fed for a day. Teach them how to grow fruit trees, and they will be fed for a lifetime.” This adaptation…
HOW TO: Eat Seasonally Grown Food
Rediscovering the seasons through food Eating seasonally is a concept that many of us have lost but is a habit that brings a host of benefits, including better health, better…
HOW TO: Be more sustainable this Earth Overshoot Day
This year, 1 August marks Earth Overshoot Day, a critical date that signifies when humanity’s demand for ecological resources surpasses what our planet can regenerate in a single year. This…
Nurturing a new generation of climate heroes
Deforestation is a major global threat and contributor to climate change, but developing a new generation of climate heroes can help combat this threat. Between 2002 and 2022, South Africa…