Conservation Watch Environment Poverty drives poaching – warning of bloodbath Boots on the ground will not solve South Africa’s poaching problem, says criminologist, Cath Jakins, co-organiser of the Durban chapter of yesterday’s Global March for Elephants and Rhinos. Written by rovingreporters October 8, 2017August 25, 2018
Conservation Watch Environment Vultures thrive on rhino kills Battle against bloodshed Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife is under unfriendly fire, but latest arrests spark hope that the tide can be turned in combating rhino poaching. FRED KOCKOTT reports Written by rovingreporters October 8, 2017August 25, 2018
Conservation Watch Environment Global march against poaching Several thousand people in 97 cities worldwide – from Gaborone to Canada – are taking part in a global march tomorrow to raise awareness about the impacts of poaching and the associated illegal trade in wildlife. Written by rovingreporters October 6, 2017August 25, 2018
Environment Ocean Watch Plastic-free surf contests for a “blue-er” ocean The 2017 Cobbles Classic surfing event and Cape Recife Music Festival in Port Elizabeth last weekend, heralded the start of a drive to create “plastic-free” surf contests in South Africa. Spearheading the campaign is Diony Lalieu, the winner of Roving Reporters 2017 Soul Surfer award at the SA Longboarding Championships hosted in Durban earlier this year. Written by rovingreporters September 30, 2017August 25, 2018
Environment Ocean Watch Ocean faces competing interests Deep-sea exploration sparks renewed conservation efforts, but when it comes to protecting ocean life, competing commercial interests pose a huge challenge, writes FRED KOCKOTT. Written by rovingreporters September 19, 2017August 25, 2018
Conservation Watch Environment Massive indigenous tree planting drive takes root A world without trees would be hell on earth As a massive indigenous tree planting project takes root in South Africa, FRED KOCKOTT and JANE ROSS reflect on the relevance of a poignant tree planting tale from French author, Jean Giono. Written by rovingreporters September 3, 2017August 25, 2018
Conservation Watch Environment The Man Who Planted Trees The Man Who Planted Trees by French author, Jean Giono, is a classic tale worth reading during Arbor Week. The 4000-word allegorical tale was also made into an award-winning short film in 1987. Click here to watch the short film. Written by rovingreporters September 2, 2017August 25, 2018
Conservation Watch Environment The “Forest Person of Bangaladesh” With Arbor Week underway in South Africa, it is worth reflecting on the life Abdul Samad Sheikh, a rickshaw-puller in Bangladesh who planted at least one tree a day since he was 12. Written by rovingreporters September 2, 2017August 25, 2018
Conservation Watch Arbor Week activities 1 to 7 September South Africa celebrates Arbor Week in the first week of September annually. The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF), is responsible for the campaign, and can assist with queries about Arbor Week activities taking place around the country this week. Click here for contact list. Written by rovingreporters September 2, 2017August 6, 2018
Education Environment Ocean Watch Could aquaculture satisfy world demand for seafood? Amid United Nations estimates that more than half the ocean’s fish stocks are exploited – meaning they can bear no more fishing without population decline – a study published on scienceblog.com reckons that ocean-farmed fish and seafood (aquaculture) is the answer. Written by rovingreporters August 15, 2017August 25, 2018