Toward a drought-resilient Southern Africa
This Synthesis Report provides an overview of the challenges posed by drought in Southern Africa, as well as the progress that has been made in recent years by the SADRI Pillar Teams to identify knowledge
This Synthesis Report provides an overview of the challenges posed by drought in Southern Africa, as well as the progress that has been made in recent years by the SADRI Pillar Teams to identify knowledge
Hopes for the development of pebble-bed nuclear reactor technology, long held up as a safer alternative to conventional nuclear power, have suffered a blow. The South African government confirmed that it will effectively stop funding a long-term project to develop the technology.
Brazil, China, India and South Africa have each worked to improve access to electricity services. While many of the challenges faced by these countries are similar, the means of addressing them varied in their application and effectiveness. This report analyses the four country profiles, determining the pre-requisites to successful rural electrification policies.
Access to modern forms of energy continues to elude the majority of households in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and only about 30% of the population has access to electricity while 90% relies on traditional fuels for cooking and heating. The central question addressed in this review is whether or not SSA can provide access to modern energy services for its entire population by 2030.
Chennai: The State Government has assured South Africa of help in rural electrification and renewable energy. Harris Majeke, High Commissioner, South Africa, along with David Nkosi, First Secretary (Politicai), South African High Commission from New Delhi called on Arcot N.
WHILE the international media remain preoccupied with the run-up to South Africa's multiracial elections in April this year, a fledgling and insufficiently reported movement is being egged on by
Keeping both the environment and economy afloat
USA: Domestic and international travellers made nearly 287 million visits to the 378 parks under the US National Park Service in 1998 compared to the 275 million visits in 1997. This travel generated
Remains of asbestos mining industry are still polluting the rivers and air in South Africa
To tackle the killer disease ravaging South Africa, the government s health policy will have to undergo a drastic change
Ecotourism is the new buzzword in the Indian government