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Planning department serious about tackling inequality, spatial injustice and biodiversity conservation

The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning in the Western Cape is applying some of the most innovative tools available...

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Western Cape Government piloting new climate change tool

The Western Cape Government is exploring an innovative new concept called Municipal Risk Pooling (MURP) that will improve the capacity of...

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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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Learners get up close with marine life without leaving their classroom

Celebrating National marine week in Garden Route To mark the start of National Marine Week being celebrated from 7-11 October 2019, the...

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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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