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There is a need for a new story in South Africa around how we grow, distribute and consume food. About a quarter of households across the country run out of money to buy food every month. As a result, many of the country’s children do not eat enough nutritious food to...
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The Sustainability Institute was invited to exhibit at the 2019 WWF Living Planet Conference. This annual conference provides the opportunity for various stakeholders to come together around a specific topic. This year’s theme, Nourish, placed the focus on food and...
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The Living Soils Community Learning Farm, an initiative between partners Woolworths, Spier and the Sustainability Institute, is a learning farm situated in Lynedoch, Stellenbosch that will demonstrate ecologically-restorative methods to grow nutrient-rich foods to...
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The Knowledge garden, funded by the Ackerman Pick n Pay foundation, was established within the precinct of the SPARK primary school to create a rich ecosystem where learners can engage with nature in a respectful and nurturing manner. Extending education beyond the...
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In late April a group of six Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) students and myself embarked on a five day immersive learning experience in the iMfolozi National Park in KwaZulu Natal. The learning journey was part of a registered PGD module in Sustainable Development that...
