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Paying The Price For Peace
As the old adage goes, "The price for peace is paid upfront, that of quarrel afterwards."
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South Africa: Environmental Law
Environmental law articles, insights, podcasts, videos and webinars from expert sources across the legal world. Explore insights covering topics such as clean air/pollution, climate change, environmental law and waste management.
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South Africa's Draft NDC Ahead Of COP30: What's New And What's Next
On 30 July 2025, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment ("DFFE") published South Africa's Draft Second Nationally Determined Contribution ("NDC") in the Government Gazette.
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The Potential In A Cup Of Coffee
Caffeine is often considered the fuel that powers the workplace, with coffee being one of the most popular sources. Globally, over two billion cups of coffee are consumed daily.
ENS
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Washes Of Green In The Fashion Industry
The "say-do" or attitude-behaviour gap is glaringly apparent when the social and environmental impacts of the fashion industry is considered by consumers.
ENS
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Draft Carbon Budget Regulations: What South African Businesses Need To Know
ENS
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An Overview Of ESG Fraud Risks In The African Mining Sector
ENS
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AI And Water Systems: Conservation Tool Or Resource Drain?
ENS
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What Every Developer Needs To Know About Township Establishment
Barnard Inc.
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South Africa's Climate Change Act: A Gradual Rollout
ENS
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Justice In The Face Of "Deadly Air": What The Highveld Pollution Case Means For YOU
ENS
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Establishing Ethical Frameworks For AI Use In Environmental Monitoring And Sustainable Innovation
Fairbridges Wertheim Becker
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Sustainability At The Forefront At SONA 2025
SNG Grant Thornton
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ESG Frameworks Within The African Oil And Gas Sector Benefit Operators And Communities If Seen As A Strategic Tool
Webber Wentzel
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ESG Trends In The Retail Sector
Webber Wentzel
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Where Competition And Employment Law Meet (Video)
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Concursus Creditorum: Drawing A Hard Line In The Sand
ENS
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FCA Fines Barclay's GBP42M: AML Wake-up Call For South African Institutions
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Generative AI And IP In South Africa: Navigating Legal Complexities And Opportunities
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Fraud Risks, Prevention And Detection Strategies For The African Beer Brewing Industry
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Harnessing The Potential Of Critical Minerals In Southern Africa: A Catalyst For Sustainable Growth
The stakes are high, and the benefits could be transformative. A strategic and sustainable approach to developing these resources could attract billions of dollars in foreign direct investment (FDI), catalysing infrastructure development, creating thousands of jobs (primary, secondary and tertiary), and fostering lasting socio-economic upliftment.
Webber Wentzel
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How LA's Wildfires And Climate Change Could Set South Africa's Insurance Market Ablaze
The devastating wildfires that have swept through Los Angeles and other parts of California have highlighted the growing risks associated with climate change. These fires, intensified by prolonged droughts and extreme heat.
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72 Hours Of Trump's Presidency – What Are The Implications For Africa?
Barely a few hours after the seat that Biden occupied became cold, Trump got to work. Hours after his swearing-in, he commenced signing executive orders that will have a major impact on Africa.
Shikana Group
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New Plant Health Act To Regulate Plant Pests
The recent publication of the Plant Health (Phytosanitary) Act 35 of 2024 is expected to herald significant changes in South Africa's approach to the management of plant pests.
Adams & Adams
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Balancing Fairness And Justice In Unlawful Administrative Action
Fasken
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The Application Of The Precautionary Principle In The Approval Of GMOs
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Arusha Protocol For The Protection Of New Varieties Of Plants Comes Into Force
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Navigating The Greenwashing Dilemma: Credibility Versus Ambition
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Impact Of EU Deforestation Regulations On South African Farmers
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Sustainability From Farm To Fork: Food Waste And Food Loss
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Petroleum In The Age Of ESG
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For What It's Earth: Issue 58: October 30, 2024
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South Africa And Green Hydrogen: At An Economic Turning Point?
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How Environmental, Social And Governance Influences Corporate Decision-Making
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Petroleum In The Age Of ESG
Internationally the sentiment is to move away from fossil fuel, given that globally we teeter on the tipping point and are likely to exceed the temperature increase...
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For What It's Earth: Issue 58: October 30, 2024
The Impact Disclosure Taskforce has announced the release of its final voluntary Impact Disclosure Guidance, which seeks to help businesses and government measure and report their activity...
Steptoe LLP
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South Africa And Green Hydrogen: At An Economic Turning Point?
There is much talk currently about South Africa standing at a political cross-roads, in relation to its ability to make the newly formed Government of National Unity work.
Norton Rose Fulbright
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How Environmental, Social And Governance Influences Corporate Decision-Making
In today's socially-conscious world, businesses increasingly recognise the importance of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors in their decision-making processes. ESG factors encompass a range...
Andersen in South Africa
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Combatting Corruption And ESG
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Unlocking Renewable Energy: New Norms Streamline Battery Storage And Expansion Of Solar PV
On 27 March 2024, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment ("Minister") published the Norm for the Exclusion of Identified Activities Associated...
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South African Private M&A: A Guide To Deal Structure And Process
Written for Mondaq by Derrick Kaufmann, a Managing Partner at Andersen in South Africa, head of Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions a Board member on the African Regional...
Andersen in South Africa
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JCPC's Landmark Judgment On Standing In Environmental Cases
In the recent judgment of John Mussington & Anor v. Development Control Authority & Others (Antigua and Barbuda) [2024] UKPC 3, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council ("JCPC")...
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It's Time To Step Up: Elevating Your Leadership Abilities For An Evolving Business Environment
Much has been written and will continue to be written about the modern workplace as it is constantly changing and evolving. While this sentiment remains true, it can never be forgotten...
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Extended Producer Responsibility Fees – Are You Paying Too Much?
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ESG: A New Paradigm For Construction Agreements
Tiefenthaler Africa
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Landmark Ruling On Manufacturing Allowances For Waste Treatment Processes
Andersen in South Africa
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How The Circular Economy Can Help Tackle Climate Change
Norton Rose Fulbright
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Greening The Workplace: ESG In South Africa
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COP28 Podcast – Africa
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Beyond Borders: The Relevance Of ESG In Africa (Podcast)
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Key Takeaways From ENS | Namibia's Inter-office Panel Discussion On ESG
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South Africa Faces Hard Negotiations At COP28
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The Launch Of The Voluntary Carbon Market In South Africa
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Navigating The Green Tide: South Africa's Emerging Greenwashing Litigation Landscape
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ESG Tracker SADC Region September 2023
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Largest Rhino Sale In History Approved
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Can Sustainable Finance Save Our Planet?
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ESG Tracker SADC Region August 2023
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