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Joined April 2018
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ENTER! Call for partnerships to address key urban challenges bizcom.to/1/4el2 via @za_entrepreneur
Check out this article from BizNews: biznews.com/thought-leaders/…
Do air conditioners spread Covid-19? A worry that’s got minds whirring

Do air conditioners spread Covid-19? A worry that’s got minds whirring

For our CEOs and office manager readers, this story about the use of air conditioners might represent a frenzied red flag wave, or a mere raised eyebrow, or a s

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How Health and Wellness Complements Sustainability, Resilience #greenbuilding facilitiesnet.com/facilities…

How Health and Wellness Complements Sustainability, Resilience

Learn about health and wellness, sustainability, resilience, leed, well, covid-19 and related trends for building operations success

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COTE D’IVOIRE: Country joins WGBC, for eco-friendly construction #greenbuilding afrik21.africa/en/cote-divoi… #Afrik21
The Innovative Design of One of the World’s Largest Net-Zero Buildings by @NexusMediaNews #greenbuilding #netzero nexusmedianews.com/the-innov…
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AFRICA: Pele Green Energy plans to scale up wind and solar projects afrik21.africa/en/africa-pel… #Afrik21 #renewableenergy
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Green mall to be developed at former justice ministry premises newtimes.co.rw/news/green-ma… via @NewTimesRwanda #greenbuilding
Why the built environment is on the frontline of public health weforum.org/agenda/2020/06/b… via @wef
Why the built environment is on the frontline of public health | World Economic Forum

Why the built environment is on the frontline of public health | World Economic Forum

The built environment has a huge role to play in building a healthier, more sustainable world - and this is becoming even more apparent thanks to COVID-19.

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Great initiative, we looking forward to engaging ALL partners in the fund to explore mutually benefitting opportunities for the benefit of emerging BLACK clean energy entrepreneurs @thegreencape @conserv_lab @Sehlake_Energy @Holle_Wlokas @motheoseleke @NiveshenG @Ms_Fu_ @BEPA_SA
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News: ~R488m Green Outcomes Fund launches to grow green SMMEs in SA A partnership between National Treasury’s @JobsFund_NT and GreenCape, with knowledge partner @BerthaCentre. Read more: green-cape.co.za/content/r48… @MergenceIM @Edge_Growth @BizPartnersLtd @ConservationOrg
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AtlantisSEZ@AtlantisSEZ6 Apr 2020
We are currently recruiting for several vacancies, please find the link to our website; atlantissez.com/community/ne… or Message +27 68 261 2998 on WhatsApp for more detailed information. #jobs #vacancies @CityofCT @Wesgro @WesternCapeGov @thegreencape
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Are you a litigation attorney with a passion for environmental justice, and for the environmental rights of mining-affected communities? We are looking for an experienced attorney to join our Mining team. Closing date 10 Feb. Read more cer.org.za/vacancies/attorne… @AltMiningIndaba
Vacancies – Centre for Environmental Rights

Vacancies – Centre for Environmental Rights

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“We are in a transition and we will end up without material thermal coal,” Anglo Chief Executive Officer Mark Cutifani said in an interview Monday in Cape Town. “You’re not talking five years, it’ll be earlier than that.” bloomberg.com/news/articles/… #RIPcoal @LifeAfterCoal
Anglo American CEO Says He’s Getting Ready to Exit Thermal Coal

Anglo American CEO Says He’s Getting Ready to Exit Thermal Coal

Anglo American Plc will get out of thermal-coal mining in the next few years, following larger rivals in exiting the dirtiest fuel as investors ratchet up pressure over climate issues.

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Solid Green@SolidGreen_SA4 Feb 2020
Studies that connect green space to mental health and wellbeing abound and greening is gaining recognition as an effective violence prevention strategy. #GreenDesign #IEQ #WellStandard buff.ly/38CK5zd
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Asset manager culls coal mg.co.za/article/2020-01-24-… .@freedomriderza .@JustShareSA #FullDisclosure5
Asset manager culls coal | Mail & Guardian

Asset manager culls coal | Mail & Guardian

South African giants in the firing line as investor decides to drop carbon-heavy companies

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Looking for something good to watch or listen to this weekend? Here are some great ideas: bit.ly/2tDLirw 12 Essential environmental films and podcasts #ClimateChange #FridayFeeling
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@GlobalGoalsUN4 Dec 2019
#DYK? Fuel subsidies are estimated to be $5 trillion a year. This has to stop. The clock is ticking on climate change, the world cannot afford to waste more time. As the int'l community is gathering at #COP25, join us in calling for urgent #ClimateAction!
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More proof that #greenbuildings are financially efficient: IFC releases finance and policy blueprint for green buildings news.opensourcegreen.net/201… #greenbuilding #COP25
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From selfie in 2013 to #ClimateEmergency in 2019 - Does Oxford Dictionary #WordOfTheYear show shift in consciousness? news.opensourcegreen.net/201…
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Building Green—the Business Case ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/news…
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Did you see the details to the FREE event greening training we are offering in January 2020, in Jhb, Cpt & Dbn? bit.ly/33LQ5D4
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