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South Africa's Climate Change Act: A Gradual Rollout

South Africa has taken a decisive step in its commitment to addressing climate change with the enactment of the Climate Change Act 15 of 2022...

South Africa Environment

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ENS

Justice In The Face Of "Deadly Air": What The Highveld Pollution Case Means For YOU

The Supreme Court of Appeal ("SCA") delivered a landmark judgement on April 11 2025, in Minister of Environmental Affairs v Trustees for the Time Being of GroundWork Trust and Others...

South Africa Environment

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Establishing Ethical Frameworks For AI Use In Environmental Monitoring And Sustainable Innovation

Across South Africa, industries ranging from agriculture to mining are embracing AI-driven tools for environmental monitoring. AI can help track water usage, predict extreme weather, and optimize resource allocation...

South Africa Environment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

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.

South Africa Environment

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Adams & Adams

Sustainability From Farm To Fork: Food Waste And Food Loss

Worldwide Environment

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ENS

Impact Of EU Deforestation Regulations On South African Farmers

South Africa Environment

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ENS

South Africa Looks To Strengthen Carbon Tax For 2026: New Measures To Drive Emissions Reductions

South Africa Environment

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For What It's Earth: Issue 58: October 30, 2024

South Africa Environment

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Steptoe LLP

How Environmental, Social And Governance Influences Corporate Decision-Making

South Africa Environment

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Andersen in South Africa

As We Strive To Create A Sustainable Future, We Should Not Forget History's Lessons

South Africa Environment

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Norton Rose Fulbright

JCPC's Landmark Judgment On Standing In Environmental Cases

Worldwide Environment

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ENS

It's Time To Step Up: Elevating Your Leadership Abilities For An Evolving Business Environment

South Africa Environment

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Consolidated Employers Organisation

Extended Producer Responsibility Fees – Are You Paying Too Much?

South Africa Environment

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ENS

ESG: A New Paradigm For Construction Agreements

South Africa Environment

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Tiefenthaler Africa

What The New Expropriation Act Means For Landowners And Reform In South Africa

South Africa Government

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Shadow AI: The Risks Of The AI You Don't See

South Africa Technology

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ENS

Managing Risks Associated With Autonomous Systems In Energy And Resource Management

South Africa Energy

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

#SABudget2025: Is There Still A Chance Of The VAT Rate Being Reconsidered?

South Africa Tax

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ENS

Employment Equity – The New Sectoral Targets Have Arrived

South Africa Employment

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Environmental Law

South Africa's Climate Change Act: A Gradual Rollout

South Africa has taken a decisive step in its commitment to addressing climate change with the enactment of the Climate Change Act 15 of 2022...

South Africa Environment

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ENS

Justice In The Face Of "Deadly Air": What The Highveld Pollution Case Means For YOU

The Supreme Court of Appeal ("SCA") delivered a landmark judgement on April 11 2025, in Minister of Environmental Affairs v Trustees for the Time Being of GroundWork Trust and Others...

South Africa Environment

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ENS

Establishing Ethical Frameworks For AI Use In Environmental Monitoring And Sustainable Innovation

Across South Africa, industries ranging from agriculture to mining are embracing AI-driven tools for environmental monitoring. AI can help track water usage, predict extreme weather, and optimize resource allocation...

South Africa Environment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Sustainability At The Forefront At SONA 2025

South Africa Energy

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SNG Grant Thornton

ESG Frameworks Within The African Oil And Gas Sector Benefit Operators And Communities If Seen As A Strategic Tool

South Africa Energy

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Webber Wentzel

ESG Trends In The Retail Sector

South Africa Consumer

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Webber Wentzel

Harnessing The Potential Of Critical Minerals In Southern Africa: A Catalyst For Sustainable Growth

South Africa Energy

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Webber Wentzel

How LA's Wildfires And Climate Change Could Set South Africa's Insurance Market Ablaze

South Africa Insurance

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Adams & Adams

72 Hours Of Trump's Presidency – What Are The Implications For Africa?

Worldwide International

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Shikana Group

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Climate Change

South Africa's Climate Change Act: A Gradual Rollout

South Africa has taken a decisive step in its commitment to addressing climate change with the enactment of the Climate Change Act 15 of 2022...

South Africa Environment

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ENS

Sustainability At The Forefront At SONA 2025

President Cyril Ramaphosa's 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA) set the stage for South Africa's development trajectory, with sustainability and inclusivity at the heart of his vision.

South Africa Energy

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SNG Grant Thornton

ESG Trends In The Retail Sector

As consumers become more discerning, environmental sustainability, social engagement and good governance will continue to demand the attention of all retail sector stakeholders.

South Africa Consumer

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Webber Wentzel

How LA's Wildfires And Climate Change Could Set South Africa's Insurance Market Ablaze

South Africa Insurance

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Adams & Adams

72 Hours Of Trump's Presidency – What Are The Implications For Africa?

Worldwide International

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Shikana Group

Litigation Trends In South Africa: Risk Mitigation And Safeguarding Strategies

South Africa Litigation

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Andersen in South Africa

Arusha Protocol For The Protection Of New Varieties Of Plants Comes Into Force

Worldwide Healthcare

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Adams & Adams

Impact Of EU Deforestation Regulations On South African Farmers

South Africa Environment

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ENS

South Africa Looks To Strengthen Carbon Tax For 2026: New Measures To Drive Emissions Reductions

South Africa Environment

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ENS

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Clean Air / Pollution

Justice In The Face Of "Deadly Air": What The Highveld Pollution Case Means For YOU

The Supreme Court of Appeal ("SCA") delivered a landmark judgement on April 11 2025, in Minister of Environmental Affairs v Trustees for the Time Being of GroundWork Trust and Others...

South Africa Environment

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ENS

Landmark Ruling On Manufacturing Allowances For Waste Treatment Processes

Enviroserv Waste Management (Pty) Ltd ("Enviroserv") appealed to the Supreme Court of Appeal against the tax court's decision to disallow manufacturing allowances claimed in terms...

South Africa Environment

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Andersen in South Africa

Action Alert! The Majority Of The Provisions In The National Environmental Laws Amendment Act 2 Of 2022 Came Into Effect

On 24 June 2022, the much-anticipated National Environmental Laws Amendment Act 2 of 2022 ("NEMLAA") was enacted after more than 5 years since it was introduced as a Bill to the National Assembly.

South Africa Environment

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Fasken

Environmental Law 2022

Worldwide Environment

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Herbert Smith Freehills

ESG And The Risk Of Lender Liability For Environmental Harm

South Africa Environment

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ENS

Contamination Of Land And The Potential Liability For Directors

South Africa Environment

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Dentons

Liability Of Directors For Corporate Environmental Transgressions – A South African Case Study

South Africa Commercial

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Clyde & Co

Draft Carbon Offsets Regulations Published For Comment

South Africa Tax

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ENS

Reversing Climate Change Starts At Home: The South African Carbon Tax And The Paris Agreement

South Africa Environment

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ENS

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Waste Management

Sustainability From Farm To Fork: Food Waste And Food Loss

South African agribusinesses which export to the European Union (EU) will have been keeping an eye on the increasing suite of laws coming out of the EU that seek...

Worldwide Environment

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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")...

Worldwide Environment

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Extended Producer Responsibility Fees – Are You Paying Too Much?

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (the "Minister") published the Draft Guideline and Toolkit for the Determination of Extended Producer Responsibility Fees (GN 4308 of 2 February 2024)...

South Africa Environment

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ENS

Landmark Ruling On Manufacturing Allowances For Waste Treatment Processes

South Africa Environment

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Andersen in South Africa

How The Circular Economy Can Help Tackle Climate Change

South Africa Environment

NR

Norton Rose Fulbright

ESG And Sustainable Business Practices In South Africa

South Africa Commercial

Ai

Andersen in South Africa

New Regulations Published For Agricultural Remedies In South Africa

South Africa Environment

AA

Adams & Adams

Action Alert! The Majority Of The Provisions In The National Environmental Laws Amendment Act 2 Of 2022 Came Into Effect

South Africa Environment

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Fasken

Transitioning To Circular Mining: A Path To Sustainability

South Africa Environment

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ENS

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Latest Videos

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Finance Act 2023 Briefings - Part 2 – ESG And Sustainability (Video)

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Orison Legal

Podcast | Business Law Focus | Climate Tech

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ENS

ENSafrica X Daily Maverick | ESG : Greenwashing Or Game Changing? (Video)

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ENS

Webinar | ESG: Core Features Of The Climate Change Bill, 2021 (Video)

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Africa In The Spotlight: Uganda Goes Green And Botswana's Credit Downgraded

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