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…
climate change in South Africa
GPT planting trees for a carbon neutral future
21 October 2022 – South Africa is the 12th highest emitter of pollutants responsible for climate change. Meanwhile the country already experiences the severe impacts of climate change, and Africa…
Food forests benefits, water retention and flood management
Water retention and flood management are undervalued benefits provided by food forests. Food forests and other green spaces play a pivotal role in the hydrological cycle by soaking up large…
This is why you should measure and offset your carbon footprint
Knowing your carbon footprint can help you fight climate change Climate change is already happening. We talk about what the world will look like when temperatures rise, but already some…
We can shape the climate future we want
BY: AMY GILIAM One voice can change the world. South Africa, with its strong tradition of grassroots activism in the struggle against Apartheid, is no stranger to the power of public…
Boosting Food Production and Uplifting Communities with Agroecology
As soon as Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA) begins working with farmers, the clock starts ticking. The aim is to boost food production with agroecology. If we are not…
76 South African Voices Speaking Up for the Environment
Looking for the most influential voices in all aspects of the environment in South Africa? Here they are: the policy influencers, the entrepreneurs, the champions, the researchers and the media.…