Integrating Social and Environmental Responsibility with Business Operations A core area of Shangoni’s expertise is Social Performance and Stakeholder Engagement (SPaSE), which integrates seamlessly with business operations to address social and environmental impacts, risks, and responsibilities. Our offerings cover Social Performance, Social and Environmental Impacts, Risks,
By Celeste Strauss “Environmental Health: Creating Resilient Communities through Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation” World Environmental Health Day, observed on September 26th, is a crucial occasion to emphasize the link between environmental health and human well-being. This year’s theme, “Environmental Health: Creating Resilient
By Anina Steyn Water is one of the most important substances on earth. Without water, life could not exist. We use water in every aspect of our daily lives- for domestic-, agricultural-, industrial-, and environmental purposes. Unknowingly, people are consuming water that might be harmful. As humans,
By Kelebone Sekonyela In line with World Water Week 2024 (25-29 August), let’s examine the regulations governing the use of water for mining and related activities, specifically aimed at protecting water resources—namely, Government Notice 704 (GNR 704) of 1999. GNR 704 is a regulation under the
By Frans Meyer As we observe World Water Week, the spotlight shifts to the vital work being done to manage our most precious resource—water. Shangoni Management Services plays a crucial role in this effort, particularly through our expertise in hydrogeological field investigations. One of the key
By Ilke Nel World Water Week is an annual event that brings together experts, decision-makers, and stakeholders to discuss global water issues. It serves as a platform for sharing knowledge and solutions to ensure sustainable water use and management. World Water Week is important because it highlights
World Nature Conservation Day is celebrated annually on the 28th of July 2024. It’s a day dedicated to raising awareness about protecting our planet’s natural resources and biodiversity. The formal birth of World Nature Conservation Day took place in 1972 at the United Nations Conference on
Desertification and drought are significant environmental challenges that pose a serious threat to sustainable development, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions such as Southern Africa. Desertification refers to the degradation of land in arid areas, resulting primarily from various factors, including climatic variations and human
Article contributed by Arnold Mashamba, Senior Environmental Consultant. Today marks the day on which the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is hosting the 2024 World Environment Day global celebrations under a campaign which focuses on land restoration, desertification and drought resilience. Land restoration, land desertification, and drought resilience
Article contributed by Celeste Strauss – SHE Principal Consultant (On-site SHE practitioner) In 2024, the International Labour Organization's (ILO) World Day theme explores and further debates the 'impacts of climate change on occupational safety and health'. As climate change intensifies, workers around the globe find themselves at