Cape Town is turning a sleepy lagoon into a giant water hospital! They are using a huge machine called “Mvezo” to suck out 40 years of yucky mud. This will stop bad algae and make the water clean and fun again. This big cleaning project is a bold step to heal the lagoon, showing other cities how to fix their water problems too.
Greenpop brings hope to Southern Africa by planting trees, raising bees, and working closely with local communities. Their projects help heal damaged land, protect homes from floods, and create new jobs through honey and seedlings. In cities and villages alike, Greenpop’s green spaces teach people how nature can help us all stay healthy and strong. Through teamwork and care, they turn tough times into chances for a brighter, greener future.
The Sir Lowry’s Pass River is carefully cared for through regular cleaning and repairs to keep the river healthy and safe. Teams remove harmful plants, trash, and silt to stop floods and help native plants and animals grow. This work protects the environment and keeps local communities like Gordon’s Bay safe and happy. People of all ages join in, learning to love and look after the river so it can keep flowing strong for years to come.
The Spekboom, a plant indigenous to the Little Karoo in South Africa, has the unique ability to sequester carbon both day and night, making it a valuable tool in fighting climate change. Jobs 4 Carbon, a nonprofit organization, has successfully rejuvenated nearly 700 hectares of land by planting young Spekbooms. The organization aims to capitalize on the plant’s potential through carbon credits, and botanist Alastair Potts praises the Spekboom’s regenerative abilities in restoring the environment and reducing emissions from land degradation.
Cape Town Mayor Geordin HillLewis announced a massive R5.2 billion upgrade project for the Potsdam Wastewater Treatment Works, the secondlargest infrastructure project in the Western Cape. The project aims to restore the environmental health of Milnerton Lagoon and increase the facility’s capacity.
