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Advancing mouth management practices in the Groot Brak Estuary, South Africa

Author: Van Niekerk, Lara ; Adams, JB ; Taljaard, Susan ; Huizinga, Piet ; Lamberth, S Date: Feb 2020 The early 1990s in South Africa were characterised by a strongly hierarchical and technocratic regime where planning and development decisions regarding the environment were made at national government level with little or no public consultation ... Read more
An alternative rainwater harvesting system design methodology

Author: Gibberd, Jeremy T Date: Dec 2020 Climate change and rapid urbanisation have meant there is increasing pressure on water supplies in human settlements in South Africa. This has led to unreliable water supplies and outages. It is therefore important to understand whether there ... Read more
Barriers to closing the loop on nutrient recycling - a case study on phycoremediation of domestic wastewater in South Africa

Author: Steyn, Maronel ; Oberholster, PJ Date: Dec 2021 Sustainable development and the global move towards a more circular use of resources, where waste is reduced and resources are recycled, have caused a paradigm shift within the scientific community with regards to wastewater solutions. Nutrient ... Read more
Chapter One - Introduction

Author: Coelho, ST ; Bouille, DH ; Mani, SK ; Stafford, William HL Date: Jan 2020 The adequate collection and disposal of municipal solid waste (MSW) remain a challenge in developing countries as a direct consequence of inadequate practices, which in turn produce negative environmental and social impacts. In industrialized ... Read more
The circular economy, human settlements and municipal government

Author: Cooper, Antony K ; Kruger, Tinus ; Godfrey, Linda K ; Napier, Mark Date: Jan 2024 The linear economy is where resources (including energy and space) move through the economy in one direction, from being harvested, collected or mined, through refining and processing to create products and services, to uses and consumption, ... Read more
Complex Coastal Systems: Transdisciplinary Learning on International Case Studies

Author: Slinger, J ; Taljaard, Susan ; D'Hont, F Date: Feb 2020 The transdisciplinary research synthesised in this book represents an endeavour by a group of coastal researchers and policy analysts to learn from a cross-comparison of seven international case studies on tidal inlet or estuary mouth management ... Read more
The contribution of the WRC to estuarine research in support of effective policy development and resource

Author: Van Niekerk, Lara ; Adams, J ; Taljaard, Susan ; Lamberth, S Date: Jan 2021 The Water Research Commission (WRC) has been a staunch and enduring funder of estuarine research in South Africa, with support ranging from identifying research gaps, to the development of dedicated research programs, student advancement, ... Read more
Cradle-to-gate environmental life cycle assessment of limestone calcined clay cement (LC3)

Author: Dumani, Nozonke ; Mapiravana, Joseph Date: Jan 2024 The manufacturing of cement contributes to approximately 5-7% of global anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions, necessitating the need for reducing the environmental impact. Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) has emerged as a promising ... Read more
Creating a set of high-resolution vulnerability indicators to support the disaster management response to the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa

Author: Le Roux, Alize ; Cooper, Antony K ; Ludick, Chantel J ; Arnold, Kathryn A ; Mans, Gerbrand G Date: Jun 2021 This chapter presents the "COVID-19 Vulnerability Dashboard" for South Africa, developed by the CSIR for the National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC). It maps vulnerability to COVID-19 for the whole of South Africa, down to the level of the ... Read more
Defining the South African acute respiratory infectious disease season

Author: Motlogeloa, O ; Fitchett, JM ; Sweijd, Neville A Date: Jan 2023 The acute respiratory infectious disease season, or colloquially the “flu season”, is defined as the annually recurring period characterized by the prevalence of an outbreak of acute respiratory infectious diseases. It has been widely agreed ... Read more
Does non-motorised transport and EV culture reduce carbon footprint?

Author: Sediki, Vhonani P Date: Jul 2021 This review aims to answer the question whether Non-Motorised Transport and electric vehicle cultures help reduce carbon footprint related to commuting and whether the provision of infrastructure encourage the culture of walking, running, ... Read more
Dual performance of fuel cells as efficient energy harvesting and storage systems

Author: Chinecherem, A ; Kebede, Mesfin A Date: Nov 2021 The need for increased energy security in the nation has diverted energy sources from conventional forms to the use of fuel cells. Fuel cells are generally accepted for electricity generation due to their increased conversion efficiency, ... Read more
Environmental challenges to meeting sustainable development goals in Southern Africa

Author: Mutanga, Shingirirai S ; Skhosana, Felix ; Mateyisi, Mohau ; Thenga, Humbelani F ; Naidoo, Sasha ; Ramoelo, A ; Nangombe, Shingirai S ; Lumsden, Trevor G Date: Jan 2024 There is an inextricable link between ecosystem integrity and the potential for achieving sustainable development goals (SDG). This chapter highlights key ecosystem threats and their drivers within the southern African regional context to ... Read more
From waste to resource: Opportunities and challenges to combat water scarcity

Author: Walters, Chavon R ; Steyn, Maronel Date: Sep 2022 Many parts of South Africa are still staggering on the back of severe droughts experienced over the past decade. Rapid urbanization has created a plethora of water-related challenges, including environmental degradation and water scarcity ... Read more
In living colour – South African aquatic scientists make a splash in biodiversity campaign

Author: Lain, Elisabeth J ; Smith, Marie E Date: Jan 2024 A new age of satellite remote sensing is upon us. High-tech sensors capable of imaging the earth at over 100 spectral wavebands are now a reality. These sensors, known as hyperspectral radiometers, capture very fine spectral features of the ... Read more
Metal oxide nanocomposites for adsorption and photoelectrochemical degradation of pharmaceutical pollutants in aqueous solution

Author: Mdlalose, Lindani M ; Chauke, Vongani P ; Nomadolo, Elizabeth N ; Msomi, P ; Setshedi, Katlego Z ; Chimuka, L ; Chetty, Ashlen Date: Apr 2020 The global deterioration of water quality which is associated with industrialisation, urbanisation, and a growing population is reaching critical levels and thus needs to be addressed urgently. Common pollutants that are discharged from ... Read more
Overview of developing countries

Author: Coelho, ST ; Recalde, MY ; Mani, SK ; Stafford, William HL Date: Jan 2020 This chapter presents a general overview of each region where the selected developing countries (Latin America, Africa, and Asia) are located. It includes socioeconomic figures, such as energy access, share of urban and rural population, and ... Read more
Pathways for mainstreaming resilience thinking into climate change adaptation and planning in the city of Cape Town

Author: Snyman-Van der Walt, Luanita ; Schreiner, Gregory O ; Laurie, Suriana ; Audouin, Michelle A ; Lochner, Paul A ; Marivate, Vukosi N ; Pasquini, L ; Davidson, A ; Hadingham, T ; Cameron, R Date: Oct 2020 Between 2015 and 2017, the City of Cape Town in the Western Cape Province of South Africa experienced three lower than average rainfall years. A changing climate has altered the rainfall patterns in the Western Cape, shifting most of Cape ... Read more
Performance of geopolymer concrete subjected to mineral acid tests in static and dynamic conditions

Author: Dlamini, Mandla N ; Alexander, M Date: Jan 2024 Geopolymer cements are an emerging alternative binder to Portland cements, characterised by an alumino-silicate polymer network nanostructure. These binders are purported to possess numerous beneficial properties such as acid resistance and ... Read more
Quantifying the environmental impacts of a sustainable concrete mix for a block paving system

Author: Dumani, Nozonke ; Mokoena, Refiloe ; Mgangira, Martin Date: Jan 2024 A sustainable concrete mix design, incorporating industrial by-products: fly ash and recycled plastic pellets, was developed, and optimized through laboratory performance-based testing trials. The primary objective of this investigation was ... Read more

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