ENVIRONMENTAL DISATER – “MV WAKASHIO” SPILLS OIL IN MAURITIUS
The world woke up to a disaster on the 25th of July 2020 when leading aquatic starliner vessel MV Wakashio crashed onto a coral reef and ran aground close to Mauritius. Although crew was successfully evacuated, the events that have transpired a few days later,...
EXTREME GREEN BUILDINGS – BAHRAIN CASE
How extreme can we go in greening our economies? The Kingdom of Bahrain seems to have an answer through extreme green building design. World Trade Centre Bahrain located in Manama, the capital city of Bahrain, stands tall with three wind turbines generating wind energy. In...
Can Wind Power Generation Succeed in Zimbabwe?
Beyond curiosity – Growing interest on wind power Although, the wind blows every day in Zimbabwe, is it enough to facilitate commercially viable wind power projects? Global studies are heading towards positive indications of the existence of wind resources for possible commercial development in Zimbabwe....
Mining and the Environment – Small Scale Miners urged to adopt sustainability
Mining is a key enabler of socio-economic development in both developed and developing countries. It is also a key source of generating foreign currency. However, if mining activities are carried out without environmental and social impact assessment, there is a risk of environmental degradation. The...
Meteorological services department prepares to host regional rainfall season forecast
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) is preparing to host the Southern Africa Regional Climate Outlook Forum in August 2020 to discuss the 2020/2021 rainfall season forecast. It is reported that the forum will provide a platform where the meteorological and hydrological agencies within the...
Pyrolysis and Gasification as solid waste treatment methods
As tons of solid waste are being generated each minute, environmental practitioners and municipal managers struggle with ways to sustainably treat it. Solid waste has by-products which are detrimental to the health of both flora and fauna as well as posing a risk of contamination...
Waste to Energy Conversion (WTE) – A panacea to Zimbabwe’s Energy Challenges
Scientists estimate that about 2.01 billion metric tons of municipal solid waste (MSW) is generated globally. According to the World Bank, this figure is expected to grow to about 3.40 billion tonnes by 2050. Part of this waste is non-recyclable and can be converted to energy through Waste...
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programmes – Beyond Greenwashing
Going green is a mantra that has gripped many corporates in all sectors of the economy. Furthermore, corporate citizenship has taken companies by storm. This has resulted in many companies implementing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programmes. An assortment of CSR programmes are being implemented by...
Green purchasing a new normal of doing business
Every day, consumers across the world, make complex purchasing decisions before ultimately parting with their hard earned cash. Many factors drive the decision to buy. Chief amongst them include price, quality, availability and delivery time. Factors for selecting products and services also vary due to...
Green Buildings offer platform for resource efficiency
Buildings are some of the biggest consumers of energy and natural resources in different parts of the world. Materials used in the construction of the buildings, operation and maintenance of buildings all have an interaction with the environment. From the extraction of sand, mining of...
