The thematic area brings current issues on sustainable development including Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The attainment of environmental sustainability, balanced with social equity and economic prosperity. We analyse stories of the Triple Bottom Line and People-Planet-Profit. Matters of social inclusion and sustainable transformation are articulated including case studies of successful sustainable development models.
Carbon offsetting supports emission reduction in Zambia
Through its carbon offsetting programme BP Target Neutral, BP has supported emission reduction projects around the world. One such project includes the Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD)+ Forest protection project in Zambia. This project is helping to conserve over 40 000 hectares...
City of Harare awaits proclamation of wetland city accreditation status to enhance sustainable development
Harare City Council is intensifying stakeholder collaboration to combat the problem of wetlands invasion and destruction in the urban and peri-urban jurisdictions of the city. The city has been facing challenges of illegal land developments by land barons on wetlands and is working on mechanisms...
Mercury usage- a threat to human health and the environment- Women join the gold rush
Gold is a precious mineral commonly used in making coins, jewellery, electronic devices and in art. As valuable and shiny as it may appear, this mineral has a dark side. Artisanal or small scale gold miners put their lives at risk when extracting gold using...
Carbon offsetting supports emission reduction in Zambia
Through its carbon offsetting programme BP Target Neutral, BP has supported emission reduction projects around the world. One such project includes the Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD)+ Forest protection project in Zambia which is helping to conserve over 40 000 hectares...
Airbus steps up initiatives for development of a new zero-emission concept aircraft
Airbus has revealed three concepts for the world’s first zero-emission commercial aircraft which could enter service by 2035. It is reported that the concepts each represent a different approach to achieving zero-emission flight, exploring various technology pathways and aerodynamic configurations in order to support the...
URBAN CONFLAGRATION – IMPROVING OUR RESILIENCE
Conflagration of a building also known as structural fire is an uncontrolled fire occurring in the built-up area of towns and cities, destroying infrastructure, and in many cases causing loss of human life. Sustainable Development Goal 11 has a target of “making cities inclusive, safe,...
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) gains ground
Implementation of development projects such as infrastructure, mining, industry, irrigation and transport play an important role in economic growth. However, these activities are associated with environmental and social impacts. Before such activities, it is essential to study the projected effects on the environment and develop...
Greening the Sustainable Supply Chain – A Global Imperative
According to the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), globalization in the business sector has resulted in an intense growth of the cross border movement of merchandises. The movements have however been disrupted by the current COVID- 19 pandemic. Subsequently we now see an increase in...
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...
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...
