by Jackie | Dec 10, 2020 | Climate Change
A few decades ago, engineering codes did not even mention sea-level rise. Or, if it was stated, there was great uncertainty how much to allow for. ‘How much’ is still a topic of debate, but these days we do have more references to rely on. The ‘1:100 design storm...
by Jackie | Dec 10, 2020 | Climate Change
Entrepreneurs, executives, investors, scientists and government representatives from around the world gathered online recently for the second edition of Ocean Innovation Africa, a platform dedicated to fostering connection, knowledge-sharing and discovery between...
by Jackie | Dec 7, 2020 | Climate Change
Students at The International School of Cape Town have joined with more than 1 000,000 youth to take action for the environment by studying and finding solutions to the climate change crisis. This October, more than 1 000,000 youth ages 5-22 are coming together...
by Jackie | Nov 10, 2020 | Climate Change
We need water. It is essential for the flourishing of all life on earth, and yet we already do not have enough. This simple fact combined with predicted climatic events, such as megadroughts and increased desertification in Sub-Saharan Africa, exposes a larger...
by Jackie | Sep 1, 2020 | Climate Change
COVID-19 has created the biggest shift in how we think and look at the cleaning industry. Pre-pandemic, for most businesses, their cleaning routine has always been a back-office service and as unobtrusive as possible – with the basics becoming an everyday...
by Jackie | Aug 29, 2020 | Climate Change
Women in male-dominated industries have a powerful story to tell about the role they play in society. Stories of perseverance, dedication and leadership. It is important that we celebrate their contributions and the impact that they have in their respective...