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Africa’s oceans could pay dearly for the Red Sea Crisis
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 2nd February 2024 The Red Sea crisis has become a pressing concern largely due to its disruption of global trade. However, it also has far-reaching environmental... →
Blinken’s Africa trip loops in new Atlantic Ocean partners
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 26th January 2024 United States (US) Secretary of State Antony Blinken has taken time off from his hectic shuttle diplomacy in the Middle East to visit four African... →
Excellent water quality results refute Camps Bay misinformation 
25th January 2024 Camps Bay is one of Cape Town’s most popular beaches, a premier destination for visitors, and a recreational haven for locals. The water quality at... →
Energy transition of fishing fleets: Opportunities and challenges for developing countries
23rd January 2024 The fisheries sector is important for food security, jobs and for the livelihoods of millions of people, especially in developing countries.... →
Africa needs a stronger voice on resolving the Red Sea crisis
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 23rd January 2024 The Red Sea crisis is now a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) priority, with three meetings held this year already. Following several months... →
Cash-strapped conservationists in South Africa are struggling to collect biodiversity data – how to change that
19th January 2024 South Africa’s government conservation organisations have experienced substantial budget cuts. Even after steps to cut costs, South African... →
Huge uplift for Eastern Cape on way from South Africa’s R105bn green ammonia project 
By: Martin Creamer 14th December 2023 The building of the R105-billion green ammonia project by Hive Hydrogen South Africa is poised to be a huge economic uplift for the Eastern Cape.... →
High Seas Treaty: Africa's role in saving the world's blue lungs
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 6th December 2023 The High Seas Treaty – officially known as the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Treaty – must be signed and ratified by 20 September 2025.... →
