by Monique | May 16, 2024 | Uncategorised
It is with great pleasure that as the board of the SI we share some important news. For the past two years the Sustainability Institute has been led under the co-directorship of Jess Schulschenk and Vanessa von der Heyde. Together they actioned transformative learning...
by Monique | Apr 25, 2024 | Uncategorised
Earlier this year we welcomed Zimi Charge both as a new partner and as a new tenant at the SI. Together we will pilot transitioning our fleet to electric vehicles to continue transporting the children and youth in our education programmes, and assist with framework...
by Monique | Mar 26, 2024 | Uncategorised
The Living Soils Community Learning Farm (Living Soils) proudly welcomes Namhla Skweyiya, a distinguished Food Technologist and Food Security Specialist, as the new Programme Manager. Namhla’s wealth of expertise and passion for regenerative agriculture align...
by Monique | Nov 28, 2023 | Uncategorised
Understanding carbon tax is a crucial skill in today’s environmentally conscious global landscape. Carbon tax is a policy tool designed to internalise the external costs of carbon emissions by placing a price on each tonne of emitted CO2. This innovative approach aims...
by Monique | Nov 28, 2023 | Uncategorised
Carbon offsetting is a practice designed to counterbalance the greenhouse gas emissions generated by individuals, businesses, or activities by investing in projects that either reduce or capture emissions elsewhere. The idea is to “offset” one’s carbon footprint by...
