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🏭🏗️👷♀️ Join Us for How can a circular economy support the ‘re-industrialistion’ of the manufacturing sector? 🏭🏗️👷♀️ On 11 October, we are hosting the third webinar as part of the National Circular Economy Stakeholder Dialogue on manufacturing. Manufacturing is a vital sector of South Africa. The local manufacturing sector continues to operate on the linear ‘take-make-dispose’ economic model, plagued by excessive resource demand, unsustainable production and consumption patterns, and high levels of wastage. Introducing more circularity into the sector can enable self-sufficiceny and not mere depends on imported goods. 📅 Date: 11 October 🕒 Time: 14:00 to 16:00 SAST 🎯 Topic: Circular Economy in Manufacturing Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the change. Let's rethink and reshape the future of manufacturing together. 🔗 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/dqpb_w_i This series is proudly brought to you by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection as part of the International Climate Initiative and implemented in cooperation with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE).

One day to go until SACEH24! 💥 We are ready for #SACEH24. Are you? If you’re nodding "yes", let’s connect, collaborate, and innovate at Hasso Plattner d-school Afrika at the University of Cape Town for an unforgettable experience in less than 24 hours. Don't forget: - Download the b2match app to easily manage your meetings.  - Check and confirm incoming meeting requests.  - Access your meeting schedule on the go.    Learn more https://shorturl.at/Yak6L See you there! 

🎉 Just 2 Days to Go Until #SACEH24! 🎶     Get ready to ignite your passion at #SACEH24, where an extraordinary lineup of plenary sessions, master classes, field trips, and expos await you! 🌟 But that's not all! We're thrilled to welcome the enchanting Joe Slovo Secondary School Choir, renowned throughout the Western Cape, to grace us with their beautiful voices. Fresh from their unforgettable performances at prestigious events like the South African Schools Choral Eisteddfod (SASCE), they're set to captivate hearts this year as well. 🎤✨     Don't miss out on this amazing experience. Join us as we countdown to a conference that promises inspiration, learning, and unforgettable memories. See you there! Learn more https://shorturl.at/Yak6L   #CountdownToSACEH24 #TheJoeSlovoMagic 

The second webinar of the South African national circular economy stakeholder dialogue on mining was held. We want to thank our inspiring speakers Sumaya Khan (Pr.Sci.Nat.) from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Julie Courtnage from Mandela Mining Precinct and Prudence Simelane from SAMANJALO .. Our thank you also goes to Dr Dorothea Rischewski from Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH for her opening remarks and Dr Jenitha Badul from the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) for her closing reflections. All three speakers reminded us that mining needs to be included in an ongoing circular economy discussion. Julie Courtnage urged that “we cannot access what we do not have”, reminding us that we need to centre resource security in how we think about the future of mining. If you missed the webinar, please find the recording online: https://lnkd.in/d2DTdQcW This series is proudly brought to you by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection as part of the International Climate Initiative and implemented in cooperation with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE). The session was facilitated by Katharina Gihring and Nobantu A Mtimde

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🌟 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 🌟     This session will explore Circular practices in South Africa's mining sector that aim to reduce environmental impacts through concepts like materials as a service, precision mining, waste recycling, resource efficiency, regenerative mining, and mine rehabilitation. Success stories, regulatory frameworks, innovation, and collaboration play vital roles in achieving a sustainable circular mining economy aligned with the energy transition and future resource management.    Our esteemed speakers include:     Katharina Gihring - African Circular Economy Network (ACEN)   Prof. Cristina Trois - Stellenbosch University   Busisiwe Maphalala - Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)  Susanne Yvonne Karcher - Materials as a Service  Prof Hanri Mostert - University of Cape Town   Aysha Lotter - sustainable recycling industries   Cathrine Barth - Nordic Circular Hotspot   Dr Notiswa Libala (PhD) - Presidential Climate Commission      Learn more: https://shorturl.at/Yak6L #SACEH24 

🌟 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 & 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 🌟 How can circularity in agriculture transform our food system and environment? This session will delve into sustainable farming practices, agroforestry, carbon credits, and waste reduction. Learn about organic waste flows, alternative proteins, and the role of community in local, sustainable food production. We explore how smart agriculture can enhance food quality and quantity while supporting a healthy ecosystem. Case studies will highlight innovative solutions. Our esteemed speakers include: Danny Diliberto - Ladles of Love Andy Du Plessis - FoodForward SA Nomahlubi Nompunga - FOISCIENCE Thembeka Shongwe - Dominion Solutions Namhla Skweyiya MSc. and LSSGB candidate - Spier / Living Soils Learn more: https://shorturl.at/Yak6L hashtag #SACEH24

🌟 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 & 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 🌟      How can circularity in agriculture transform our food system and environment?    This session will delve into sustainable farming practices, agroforestry, carbon credits, and waste reduction. Learn about organic waste flows, alternative proteins, and the role of community in local, sustainable food production.      We explore how smart agriculture can enhance food quality and quantity while supporting a healthy ecosystem. Case studies will highlight innovative solutions.      Our esteemed speakers include:   Danny Diliberto - Ladles of Love  Andy Du Plessis - FoodForward SA   Nomahlubi Nompunga - FOISCIENCE   Thembeka Shongwe - Dominion Solutions   Namhla Skweyiya MSc. and LSSGB candidate - Spier / Living Soils    Learn more: https://shorturl.at/Yak6L #SACEH24