The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has expressed an intention to ‘Turn South Africa into a Construction Site’ to support economic growth and create jobs. What is required for this? How can this be done in a way that … Continue reading Turning South Africa into a Construction Site – Gaps and Opportunities
Many schools in water-scarce developing countries have insufficient and unreliable water supplies. This is being exacerbated by climate change and aging and poorly maintained water infrastructure. A lack of clean water increases the risks of diarrheal disease and concerns about … Continue reading Designing School Rainwater Harvesting Systems in Water-Scarce Developing Countries
Why are we not making sufficient progress in achieving climate change targets and the Sustainable Development Goals? Reasons for this include a lack of coherent, integrated approaches across scales, sectors and systems. There is also insufficient focus on social and … Continue reading Developing More Cohesive, Collaborative, People-Centered Approaches
Smart technologies are often seen as a key solution for achieving climate change targets and sustainable development. New AI, simulation and modelling software, sensors, IOT, the blockchain, smart controls and meters, drones and robotics technologies offer powerful ways to change … Continue reading Can Smart Technologies Enable Us To Become More Sustainable?
Jeremy Gibberd 