Conservation Watch Environment Involving more people in the ‘wild economy’ will make the world a better place For too long, we’ve got it wrong when it comes to conservation. Fortunately some, especially the young, are pointing us in the right direction, writes Francois du Toit Young black South Africans are challenging the way we look at our planet and how best to use its natural resources. A new generation on the continent […] Written by rovingreporters June 29, 2020July 15, 2020
Environment Tourism takes a pounding in lockdown purgatory As tourism languishes in lockdown purgatory the communities it supports will be feeling the pain. Vital funding for conservation has vanished too, writes Dr Andrew Venter Written by RR May 10, 2020May 10, 2020
Environment Ocean Watch System failure: sewage spill shuts Durban beaches Bathing has been banned in South Africa’s surf city, writes Fred Kockott. This report was updated on 11 May. Written by fredkockott May 10, 2019October 15, 2019
Conservation Watch Sneak beak: A birdwatcher’s story IT’S the things we learn as children that often shape who we become as adults. Written by Izze Siemann July 1, 2018September 11, 2018
Ocean Watch Welcoming the whales Several hundred people turned out for Durban’s first Welcoming the Whales Festival at the Bluff over the weekend. The two-day long festival marked the opening of the 4th annual World Whale Conference (WWC2017) taking place in Durban. “We have delegates from all over the world, including Iceland, Madagascar, Portugal, Belgium, UK and USA, sharing ideas […] Written by rovingreporters June 26, 2017September 14, 2018