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International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction

Town and spatial planners key in building a disaster resilient Province. In light of International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction...

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First female technician from the Western Cape to receive training in green cooling technology in Bavaria.

Bavarian and Western Cape Government partnership strengthens as more candidates receive training. Young, ambitious and optimistic, Jessica...

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National Alien Invasive Species week highlights the damage caused to our natural resources.

Western Cape Government launches Ecological Investment Infrastructure Framework (EIIF) to address the risks of alien invasive species...

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Department supports call for urgency in Climate Change Response

How Provincial government is mainstreaming climate change “The Western Cape Government recognises the urgency with which we all need to...

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Beaufort West celebrates sustainability through Cleaning, Greening and Recycling 

Good Green Deeds campaign celebrated in Beaufort West The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEA&DP) celebrated...

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Department celebrates over 600 000 plants established along Berg & Breede River.

Berg and Breede River Riparian Rehabilitation Programme proving a success! As Arbor Week draws to a close, the Department of Environmental...

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Make the switch: implementing of Green Cooling solutions ahead of inaugural World Refrigeration Day

Make the switch: implementing of Green Cooling solutions ahead of inaugural World Refrigeration Day

The first annual World Refrigeration Day takes place today, 26 June 2019, which aims to raise the profile of the important contribution that...

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What the F (luorinated gases)?

What the F (luorinated gases)?

Transitioning from Fluorinated gases (and others) to green cooling solutions a key focus on RAC workshop and the fight to #BeatAirPollution...

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Capenature announces Policy governing the Consumptive use of Wild Flora in Capenature managed Protected Areas

Capenature announces Policy governing the Consumptive use of Wild Flora in Capenature managed Protected Areas

The Western Cape conservation entity CapeNature, has completed a ground-breaking new policy that will allow for the restricted consumptive...

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Calling on citizens to help combat desertification and drought

Calling on citizens to help combat desertification and drought

The Western Cape Government remains concerned about the continued and future risk of drought in the province. Despite recent relief in large...

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