Rhino Force
Rhino Force – an initiative of The Bead Coalition – proudly announces a new partnership with York Private Game Reserve, adjoining the greater Kruger Park to support South African rangers who put their lives at risk to safeguard rhinos. Bracelet sales will cover the total remuneration packages of the York conservation team made up of trackers, field rangers and the head warden. In 2012, the IRF confirmed the death of 41 rangers in the line of duty. Visit www.rhinoforce.co.za
WIND RESOURCE MAP LAUNCHED
South Africa’s renewable energy efforts have reached another important milestone with the launch of the country’s first Large Scale High Resolution Wind Resource Map. This map can contribute significantly to fast tracking the development of wind farms as well as to improve government’s access to accurate and verified information on the country’s wind resources. Visit http://wasadata.csir.co.za/wasa1/WASAData
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WWF submits carbon tax comment to National Treasury
In its submission to National Treasury, WWF South Africa has identified carbon tax as an essential instrument to help enable the country’s transition to a low carbon economy. However, the organisation adds that the tax design and effectiveness should be sharpened to ensure that the right enabling conditions are created for a just, low-carbon transition. 'Once implemented, the carbon tax will help place SA to meet its global promise to bring down its own emissions with international assistance. South Africa will also lay the basis for a managed and just transition with an economy that is resilient to external shocks, low carbon intensity and better use of our energy resources that are becoming expensive,' says Head of WWF-SA's Living Planet Unit, Saliem Fakir. Visit www.wwf.org.za/carbontaxsubmission