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…
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AstraZeneca helps build a sustainable future through Food & Trees for Africa
30 September 2022 – This Arbor Month, AstraZenca branched out to focus on the health of our environment. Embedded in this global pharmaceutical company’s approach to business is the desire…
World Tourism Day: BLUU Car Rental plants trees to enhance ecotourism
27 September 2022 – BLUU Car Rental (BCR) is one of South Africa’s largest car rental companies, and an integral part of the tourism industry. However, their core mission is…
GPT and Food & Trees for Africa partnership invests in Green Infrastructure
26 September 2022 – Global Payment Technologies (GPT) joined Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA) as a Trees for All (TFA) and Afforestation partner at the height of the floods…
Trees can alleviate mental health challenges linked to climate change
A recent report from the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) suggests that climate change will have profound negative impacts for the mental health of South Africans. Globally, depression is on…
Transforming from the inside for the outside: BLUU Car Rental plants 1000 trees
28 July 2022 – World Nature Conservation Day, a day observed annually on the 28th of July, stresses the need for a healthy environment. The day highlights action required toward…
Smart ESG: Why the financial services sector should invest in tree planting to mitigate long-term climate risk
The Financial Services Sector is a key stakeholder and needs to be a leading role player in curbing climate change risks through smart ESG. The state of climate resilience and…
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…
How Can We Take Action to Fight Climate Change?
The words ‘climate change’ are known by 41% of South Africans, according to a recent August 2019 Afro barometer Survey. However, there is quite a stark difference between having a…