Adaptation

On behalf of IKI Small Grants, Climate Support Programme IV Engages in Knowledge Exchange on Fynbos Restoration and Invasive Plant Removal 16 March 2026 In the Western Cape, invasive alien plants such as rooikrans and eucalyptus are spreading rapidly, suppressing native vegetation and transforming diverse landscapes into “green deserts.” This threatens the fynbos ecosystem — […]

Building Climate Champions for South Africa’s Water Sector: Translating Policy into Practice  25 May 2026 South Africa’s water sector stands at a critical crossroads. Climate change is reshaping rainfall patterns, intensifying droughts, and straining ageing infrastructure. The National Climate Change Response Strategy for the Water and Sanitation Sector (NCCRS) was adopted in 2025 by the Minister, which provides the strategic framework within which the Department

Strengthening International Cooperation on Sustainable Refrigerated Maritime Transport 30 October 2025 The Greener Reefers project organized a week-long study trip in Barcelona, Spain, from 20 – 24 October 2025. The trip centred around participation in the Intermodal Europe 2025 trade fair, technical site visits, a multi-stakeholder workshop, and strategic bilateral discussions. The delegation consisted of

LCCR Water Peer Exchange: Smart Metering Lessons from George Municipality 25 September 2025 In May 2025, during the Low Carbon and Climate Resilient Water and Wastewater Management (LCCR Water) Peer Exchange on Non-Revenue Water, a clear message emerged: municipalities across South Africa are ready to harness the potential of smart water metering to improve efficiency

Regional Cooperation for Ozone Protection 15 September 2025   The global initiative, Climate and Ozone Protection Alliance (COPA), works jointly with partner countries and diverse actors across private and public sectors to advance holistic solutions to reduce ozone depleting substance (ODS) and hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) banks, ultimately shifting the cooling sector to sustainable refrigerant management.  

IKI Growing Greener Project Officially Launched in Namaqualand 18 August 2025 © The Centre for Coordination of Agriculture Research and Development (CCARDESA ) / Bridget Kakuwa The IKI Growing Greener Project was officially launched on 5 August 2025 at Springbok Guest Farm in the Northern Cape, bringing together key stakeholders committed to restoring and sustainably

Greener Reefers in International Maritime Transport Project: Highlights from the Training of Trainers 30 July 2025 On 14 – 18 July 2025, the IKI Greener Reefers in international maritime transport project convened the training and capacity development in Durban, South Africa. The training brought together representatives from Carrier Transicold Container Refrigeration, the West Coast College,

IKI Growing Greener Project: Key Highlights from the 2nd Regional Steering Committee 17 July 2025 On 2-3 July 2025, the IKI Growing Greener Project convened its 2nd Regional Steering Committee (RSC) Meeting in Livingstone, Zambia. The meeting brought together consortium partners, government and technical partners from Botswana, Madagascar, South Africa, and Zambia, as well as