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Ecologically stressed: The Jukskei River has been choked by pollution, encroaching informal settlements in flood-prone zones and ageing water infrastructure. Photo: Supplied

Investing in urban nature pays off

The Jukskei River catchment project highlights how green infrastructure can cut flood damage, manage invasive species and improve urban health

  • Sheree Bega
7 min read
Oxfam South Africa Interim ED, Ms. Nkateko Chauke (left), with Keynote Speaker Ms. Lebogang Mulaisi from The SA Presidential Climate Commission.

G20 dialogue puts women at the heart of South Africa’s just transition.

Experts say gender inclusion is key to a sustainable energy shift in emerging economies. As part of South Africa’s G20 discussions ahead of the leaders’ summit in November, Oxfam South Africa — in collaboration with the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and Think Tank 20 — hosted a Women’s Month event in Johannesburg focused […]

  • Shaun Goosen
7 min read