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27/06/2019

With and as key drivers in the the future is exciting! Check out our blog to watch a mini documentary on how Denmark are creating skislopes on top of power stations.

The fourth industrial revolution represents a shift in how we view life and development. By encouraging creativity and innovation, we are able to improve human health and well being, while reducing our impacts on the planet.

11/06/2019

At Luhlaza we believe that is a powerful tool for , and that's why we want to share this essay, written by a talented 13 year old school student on her topic of the . Click here to read:

This fantastic essay explains from a children's perspective why bees matter. From a sustainability point of view, bees are in the spotlight as a key issue. Read more here:

29/03/2019

This weekend, Sunday the 30th of March is . As South Africans we truly know the value of in our lives - being so used to . Lets all join hands and celebrate our earth, while remembering our impacts of our consumption.

Click here to read this weeks blog and find out more about earth hour, energy, coal and climate change:

As South Africans, going without power is not an unusual occurrence. We are all familiar with the silence that follows a power cut. In true South African style, we've even adopted a certain humorous outlook on the matter. Normally however,...

19/03/2019

March is Water Month in South Africa and the has been trending on social media across the country, highlighting once more the vital role that water plays in our lives.
Click here to watch our favorite and find out more:
http://www.luhlaza-iss.co.za/may-water-month-south-africa-2019/

March is Water Month in South Africa. With the "Woolies water challenge" videos such as the one above trending on social media, quite the buzz has been created around the theme of water. Water certainly has the power to transform...

05/03/2019

This week we have a special piece from the Luhlaza ISS director. Ntombifuthi Monedi-Noko is currently finalizing her PHD in Sustainable Mine Closures .Her article shares some of her insights into trends in mine closures across Africa.

Click here to read the article:
http://www.luhlaza-iss.co.za/mine-closures-the-elephant-in-the-room/

South Africa will experience mine closures on a large scale. The exploitation of mineral resources is a temporary activity and therefore mine closures are inevitable. Not recognizing the ‘elephant in the room’ exposes the mining community (regulator, mining companies, investors and communities) ...

15/02/2019

Have you heard the buzz? South Africa is all set to implement the carbon tax this year. Is your company ready? What is the carbon tax and how will it work? Find out more here in this months blog:

http://www.luhlaza-iss.co.za/the-carbon-tax-is-here/

Following over 8 years of planning and stakeholder engagement, South Africa is just about ready for the implementation of the Carbon Tax. The first phase will run from the 1st of June 2019 till December 2022. The second phase will be for the period 2023 – 2030.

04/02/2019

Luhlaza Integrated Sustainable Solutions is welcoming in the NEW YEAR by exploring the United Nations theme for 2019 : The Year of Indigenous Languages. But why the focus on indigenous people? Read our blog to find out more about indigenous people's connections to .

Acknowledging the importance of indigenous knowledge systems in subsistence farming and agriculture in South Africa - tying into the United Nations theme for 2019: International Year of Indigenous Languages

15/11/2018

is approaching fast! Watch this video to find out the key messages for this year.

The 2018 Climate Change COnference takes place in December, and in the lead up to the conference, we take a look at the key focus areas for this year.

08/11/2018

ON THE 10TH OF OCTOBER 2018 WE CELEBRATE WORLD SCIENCE DAY FOR PEACE & DEVELOPMENT. In this clip the South African minister for Science and Technology explains the role of science for the SADC region.

08/11/2018

This week we celebrate World Science Day for Peace and Development. Watch this to find out what the South African minister for , says about the role of and for developing the region.

ON THE 10TH OF OCTOBER 2018 WE CELEBRATE WORLD SCIENCE DAY FOR PEACE & DEVELOPMENT. In this clip the South African minister for Science and Technology explains the role of science for the SADC region.

01/11/2018

This week we celebrate world cities day. Do you know what a sustainable city looks like? How can you as an individual or organisation contribute to making your city greener? Watch this video to find out more: http://www.luhlaza-iss.co.za/sustainable-cities/

How can we build sustainable cities and fulfill SDG 11? What do sustaianble cities look like and how do they function? What can we do to do support the development of sustainable cities?