– Edward O. Wilson
Drinking wine supports conservation
By Noloyiso Gwanqa NATIONAL WINE DRINKING DAY In celebration of National wine drinking day (18 Feb 2017) we thought we would take a look at biodiversity and wine in South Africa. Here are some interesting facts and figures our conservation & gardening guru,...
Biodiversity in the Garden – Getting Bugged
by Gary Simons Biodiversity is ubiquitous. Which means that, much like mobile devices these days, we don’t often even notice it. It everywhere though. Inside you. Yes, you have a gazillion little bugs (good or bad depends on your intestinal health) doing their thing...
A New Story for a New Year
Just before Christmas we shared some stories on humanity’s journey over the last 200 000 years. This year we take it to a whole new level with the 4 billion year old story of the mother continent from … Africa Alive Corridors A 4 billion year geological, biological...
7 Green New Year Resolutions 2017
by Sheree-Ann Jooste The New Year is upon us, which means it’s time to set goals to become the best you that you can be. If you’re dedicated to improving yourself, why not help the environment while you’re at it? Here are some easy, eco-friendly New Year...
Is it Storytime yet?
by Sheree-Ann Jooste It is nearly Christmas – a time for family, for gathering, for stories. Where did humanity as we know it come from? What were our experiences? Download the pdf for snippets of our past taken from … 1st-person Short Stories(click here) From...
Why Environmental Rights should trump Human Rights
By Michele King Hear me out here. Human rights day is celebrated on 10th December worldwide to honor 10th Dec 1948, when the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at Palais de Challoit, Paris after the experience of the Second World War....
The Poor robbing the Poor! What are we going to do?
By Dr Tracey Phillips On Monday Nolo was robbed, drugged and asleep while people pilfered her home on the Cape Flats - an extremely poor area on the outskirts of Cape Town city centre in South Africa. They took her laptop, the very thing she uses to make a living to...
Nature Conservation is key to a Greener Future
By Sheree-Ann Jooste Community Conservation Community Conservation Development is one key aspect to building a more sustainable economy. Raising awareness about conserving nature is one of the key skills a Conservation Manager needs to have. CapeNature...
Renewable, Sustainable Energy. Can it help the poor?
By Zanele Majebe So many people have no access to electricity Nearly one third of the 15 million households in South Africa have no access to electricity. Many of these vulnerable households are found where I live in Khayelitsha on the outskirts of Cape Town, South...
Improving this world, one smile at a time
By Zanele Majebe Did you know Harvey Ball was the first artist that created the international symbol of goodwill, the smiley face? To honour his name the Harvey Ball Foundation was established in 2001 focusing on small, grassroots charitable efforts that...
3 Amazing Close Encounters of the Whale Kind
By Dr Tracey Phillips, CEO Gondwana Alive Heads up folks it’s the Hermanus Whale Festival this weekend (30 September – 2 October 2016)! Find out more about South Africa’s only Eco-Marine festival on their official site http://hermanuswhalefestival.co.za/. Hermanus...
Celebrate Tourism Month by Visiting some Unusual Spots
by Sheree-Ann Jooste According to the 2015/16 Telegraph Travel Awards, Cape Town was chosen as the Best City in the World for the fourth year running. The Mother City also took the honours as the number one food city in the world according to the 2014/15 Conde Nast’s...
SAFCEI in the news # Anti Nuclear
By Zanele Majbee Who is SAFCEI and why are they making viral videos about nuclear energy being bad for the state of South Africa’s nation? I recently heard about an amazing humanitarian, Bishop Geoff Davies, founder of the South African Faith Communities’...
SA water crises nightmare
by Zanele Majebe By 2030 Demand exceeds supply The Water Resources Group has calculated that by 2030, water demand will exceed supply by 17%. According to a recent government report R300 billion needs to be spent over a short period to avoid a full scale water crisis....
When in doubt, Pedal it Out among the Spring Flowers
by Sheree-Ann Jooste, Gondwana Alive Its flower season on the West Coast! Flower watching is one of the most popular activities on the West Coast during spring. The flowers are breathtaking, blooming brightly after the winter’s rainfall. The best time to view flowers...