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Dodging sharks and 'koeksister waves' to shine a light on coral reefs – Lewis Pugh
oneer swimmer Lewis Pugh takes on endurance swims in the most endangered parts of the world to highlight global warming. It included swims in the Arctic and Antarctic. In the run-up to COP27, the climate summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, Pugh became the first swimmer ever to cross the Red Sea,…
Does the future hold carbon credit trading? COP27
A theme that has stood out for Peter van Kerckhoven, Co-Head: Debt Finance, Nedbank Corporate Investment Banking ,at COP27 is that of carbon credit trading which appears to be gaining some real momentum. Peter believes that given the robust conversations he's heard at COP27, we may see concrete steps on…
Regulating crypto: Plaudits for SA’s approach with timely lessons for digital currency investors
In the third episode of our four-part series unpacking Crypto, Luno’s GM Marius Reitz and Bowman’s partner Joshua Janks have the perfect platform for discussing SA’s digital currency regulation. The multi-billion-dollar collapse of Bahamas-based FTX, which went into bankruptcy over the weekend, supports the wisdom of the slow-but-thorough approach by…
Energy indaba emphasises search for alternative energy solutions as Eskom falters
Communities have to be part of the conversation in driving energy solutions with Eskom incapable of meeting the country’s base demand. The Afrikaner Africa Initiative (AAI) has concluded an energy indaba, which brought together industry heavyweights, municipalities, venture capitalists, and current and former Eskom executives. BizNews correspondent Michael Appel sat…
Will we see a programmatic approach to water infrastructure? COP27
Thiago Almeida – Divisional Executive-Client Coverage, Nedbank Corporate Investment Banking – weighs in on Water Day at COP27, Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Action is needed, not more planning and ideas – COP27
Joanne Bate, COO of the Industrial Development Corporation, is leading conversations around green hydrogen and new energy with regards to South Africa’s Just Energy Transition Plan. We caught up with her at COP27. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CEO on Renergen's stock slump: Helium producer's 34% share price drop caused by deadline miss
Renergen’s story about turning a Free State helium and natural gas deposit into a massive profit generator attracted a horde of retail investor fans. But in recent months, Renergen’s share price has fallen 34% and at its current R27, is a world away from respected small cap analyst Keith McLachlan’s…
How much time is left to address the climate emergency? COP 27
Having attended COP27 in Durban in 2011, Portia believes that so much progress has been made on issues of climate finance and how the conversation is framed. As a sustainability practitioner she is also acutely aware of the fact that we don't have much time left in order to address…
Promoting climate resilient agriculture; a demand-efficiency balance - COP27
Adaptation and Agriculture Day at COP27. The theme highlights efforts to adapt to climate change and promote climate resilient agriculture. The agricultural industry is under pressure to reduce demand for livestock while harvesting more efficiently. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Political will and narrative around forests continues ... but more needed - COP27
Alongside other NGOs, we at WWF want to keep nature on the agenda at COP27 and build on the political will that came out of Glasgow. It’s good to see that the political will and the narrative around forests continues but we need more. Learn more about your ad choices…
Banks and farmers must hold hands to ensure agri-stability - COP27
Nedbank’s Africa Head of global commodity finance at Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking Zhann Meyer talks to us on Adaptation and Agriculture Day at COP27. Meyer believes that banks cannot only be good weather partners to our farmers, they need to run with them throughout the cycle. Meyer adds that…
Farmers need to produce more with less on less - COP27
It's Agriculture and Adaptation Day here at COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Agriculture is one of the largest users of water and land globally and farmers are under pressure to adapt to climate change. John Hudson, National Head of Agriculture at Nedbank, joins us to talk about how farmers…
Barbara Creecy doesn't want those that created the climate crisis to retrace on commitments - COP27
South African Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy at COP27 makes it very clear that she doesn't want to see developed nations back peddling on the ambitious mitigation targets that they tabled at COP26. The Minister is firm on the fact that the countries that created the…
Decarbonisation and the challenges in achieving carbon neutrality - COP27
We are edging towards the end of the first week of COP27 with Friday the 11th focusing on decarbonisation as the overriding theme. The decarbonisation opening session was attended by top global energy and climate officials. A very bright light was shone on the oil and gas industries efforts towards…
Decarbonising SA's building environment with Green building Finance – COP27
Green building Finance is critical to the successful decarbonisation of South Africa's building environment. Nedbank's green residential housing bond provides Nedbank's client's who are developers and investors in the affordable housing segment with a compelling funding solution for green accredited homes in residential developments aimed at mainly low to middle…
Mark Perchtold’s wealth building advice to global investors – diversity, don’t watch the ticker and you’ll sleep easy.
London-based founding director of OMBA, Mark Perchtold, shares his insights into how those investing offshore can avoid getting palpitations each time they see whipsaws in investment markets. His specialist asset manager defrays risk through only investing client money into low cost Exchange Traded Funds – and by diversifying across numerous…
Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa transformative for the continent? COP27
Alain Ebobisse CEO says the recently launched Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa (AGIA) is an initiative that is results oriented, rapidly scaling projects from the concept stage to bankability. Ebobisse is looking forward to partnering with more development institutions and private sector players within Africa and globally, to leverage…
DA in Cederberg accuses ANC-PA coalition of unlawfully clinging to power
The DA in the Cederberg municipality is accusing the ANC-PA coalition of blocking a motion of no confidence that would remove it from office. Following a recent by-election win in October, a coalition of the DA, Cederberg Eerste, and the Freedom Front Plus, now controls six of the 11 seats…
The science of climate change and energising the youth – COP27
In a dynamic the Roundtable 'Passing the Baton', youth climate activists and practitioners from across the world engaged in a deep dive discussions about adaptation, resilience and loss and damage. At a science focused session entitled "The Sharm El-Sheikh Adaptation Agenda: An Opportunity to Accelerate the Transformation to Resilience", Mahmoud…
African and Global partners launch Multi-Billion Alliance for Green Infrastructure at COP27
The Alliance aims to raise up to $500 million of early-stage project preparation and development capital. Goal: boost project bankability and generate up to $10 billion in investment opportunities for the private sector. The African Union, the African Development Bank Group and Africa50—in partnership with several global partners—have launched the…