sustainable development

2010 and the SA Craft Industry: Feast or Famine?

Thursday 15 January, 2009 - 9:46

My name is Robin Opperman and I am the Director of the Umcebo Trust, based in Durban (South Africa). We run an inclusive art and craft workshop and retail space. The idea is to allow crafters to develop craft and retail skills, and to hopefully make some new, exciting and cutting edge work. We have therefore been very excited about 2010 and the possibilities and options that it presents for us and others involved in craft and the related creative industries.

Eskom Turns to Wind Power to Boost Electricity Supply

Tuesday 13 January, 2009 - 13:10

South African state power company Eskom plans to start operating wind turbines this year to boost the country’s supply of electricity.

Eskom spokesperson, Fani Zulu, points out that, "We are looking at building 50 wind turbines with two megawatts each before the end of this year across the country... . It is a little more expensive than generating electricity by coal, but by all means it is a worthwhile cost." 

Sustainable Development 2009

Wednesday 26 November, 2008 - 8:59

The Wessex Institute of Technology is hosting a conference entitled “Sustainable Development 2009” from 13-15 May 2009 in Cyprus.

The conference will be of interest to planners, environmentalists, engineers, architects, ecologists, economists, policy makers and other governmental officials, researchers and academics involved in the field of sustainability.

Groundwater Resources and Treatment

Tuesday 25 November, 2008 - 14:56

Application Deadline: 2 February 2009

The UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education, an international institute for water education that was established in 2003, is conducting a course on Groundwater Resources and Treatment from 2-20 March 2009 in the Netherlands.

The course is aimed at providing participants with theoretical background and practical expertise in the field of groundwater abstraction and treatment.

The course will help participants to:

The Environmental Handbook

Wednesday 15 October, 2008 - 11:14

The Environmental Handbook is vital platform of intelligence for decision-makers in companies, government and NGOs. Field research, specialist opinion and insightful analysis helps users drive debate and promote better corporate strategy and performance in relation to the environment.

For more information, click here .

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