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Beyond GDP: towards a green economy index

Author: Nahman, Anton ; Mahumani, BK ; De Lange, Willem J Date: Feb 2016 Worldwide, there is increasing recognition of the need for countries to pursue a "green economy". Given the broad (economic, social and environmental) objectives of a green economy, and the limitations associated with mainstream measures of ... Read more
Biogas as a fuel source for the transport sector

Author: Szewczuk, S Date: Aug 2015 The South Africa transport sector is a major user of energy, in particular liquid fossil fuels that contribute to Green House Gas emissions. South Africa is committed to developing a Green Economy, but South Africa has significant challenges ... Read more
Biowaste biorefineries in South Africa: Current status, opportunities, and research and development needs

Author: Sekoa, Patrick T ; Chunilall, Viren ; Msele, K ; Buthelezi, L ; Johakimu, Jonas ; Andrew, Jerome E ; Zungu, M ; Moloantoa, K ; Maningi, N ; Habimana, O ; Swartbooi, Ashton M Date: Dec 2023 As one of the highest carbon-emitting nations, South Africa is working tirelessly to swiftly transition to sustainable technologies in order to strengthen its green economy initiatives. Amongst the technologies that are explored in the ... Read more
Could small scale vegetable production contribute to a green economy in South Africa?

Author: Musvoto, Constansia D Date: Feb 2015 South African agriculture is dominated by the large scale commercial sector. However, the government of South Africa recognises the potential role of small scale farming in the economy of the country and in job creation. South Africa has ... Read more
The dream of a green economy: cover story

Author: Musvoto, Constansia D Date: Dec 2015 The green economy, with its underlying philosophy of reducing the dependence of economic development on the increased consumption of and damage to natural resources is a tool for achieving sustainable development. Globally, a green economy ... Read more
The Green Economy and Alternative Building Technologies

Author: Van Wyk, Llewellyn V Date: Oct 2012 In this presentation the author outlines how innovative and alternative building technologies can be used to support the transition towards a low-carbon economy. Read more
Green economy implementation in the agriculture sector: moving from theory to practice

Author: Musvoto, Constansia D ; Nortje, Karen ; Nahman, Anton ; Stafford, William HL Date: Jan 2019 Focusing on agriculture, this book analyses a developing country green economy implementation context and provides a practical framework for implementing crop production green economy projects. The book addresses a distinct gap as currently ... Read more
Greening waste management

Author: Godfrey, Linda K Date: Nov 2014 The Waste Sector, as with many sectors of the economy, is responding to the call to transition to a Green Economy. Globally, waste management is changing from one of ‘collect-transport-dispose’, to one of ‘secondary resource management’, ... Read more
Imperatives for an agricultural green economy in South Africa

Author: Musvoto, Constansia D ; Nortje, Karen ; De Wet, Benita ; Mahumani, BK ; Nahman, Anton Date: Jan 2015 Globally, there are social, economic and environmental challenges related to sustainable development; these challenges include climate change, the need to feed a rapidly increasing population, high rates of poverty and environmental degradation. ... Read more
Integrating bioenergy into a green economy: identifying opportunities and constraints

Author: Von Maltitz, Graham P ; Stafford, William HL Date: Oct 2012 Bioenergy is a renewable energy option that has the potential to contribute to a low-carbon development path and stimulate a green economy. However, since bioenergy uses land and natural resources, it is in competition with the valuable ... Read more
Interpreting the green economy: emerging discourses and their considerations for the Global South

Author: Faccer, K ; Nahman, Anton ; Audouin, Michelle A Date: May 2014 The green economy concept promises to provide a concrete roadmap to the implementation of sustainable development while delivering significant social and economic benefits and reduced environmental risks. However, the concept of a green ... Read more
Regional climate change strategies and initiatives

Author: Archer, Emma RM Date: Oct 2017 The transboundary nature of climate change necessitates regional cooperation and action in the form of comprehensive strategies and policy. Article 5(2) (a) of the Treaty of the Southern African Development Community, 1992 (SADC Treaty) states ... Read more
Research: CSIR model to provide support to municipalities for household waste recycling

Author: Nahman, Anton Date: Jun 2011 This article is about the CSIR model to provide support to municipalities for household waste recycling. Read more
SMMEs and stakeholder contribution to a Green Economy in KZN: Towards a guideline for municipalities

Author: Muswema, Aubrey P ; Oelofse, Suzanna HH Date: Mar 2021 SMMEs (including cooperatives, PTY Ltd, Close Corporations) are viewed as a significant driver of job opportunities and economic value creation; in the context of green economy, these value propositions would entail diverting waste away from ... Read more

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