Cape Town almost ran out of water. Here's how it averted the crisis
Aug 23, 2019 · Reducing demand was a key priority. The City of Cape Town worked to get residents and businesses on board with a host of water-saving initiatives. People were …
Cape Town shows how other cities could limit climate change with …
Aug 31, 2021 · The Western Cape Government – the province in which Cape Town sits – has also demonstrated a similar willingness and capacity to innovate. The city is also home to …
Here's how 3 major cities are using Municipal Green Bonds | World ...
Nov 20, 2023 · We see this evidence in Cape Town, South Africa, where the city government issued a green bond in response to a severe water crisis from 2015 to 2018. Cape Town’s …
These are some of the world's top smart and sustainable cities
Mar 11, 2024 · Cape Town, for example, is comparatively far down the rankings overall but is making strides in facilitating its citizens’ access to information and improving liveability. It …
6 reasons why Africa's new free trade area is a global game changer
Feb 9, 2021 · Launched on 1 January, the AfCFTA is an exciting game changer. Currently, Africa accounts for just 2% of global trade.
Meet the 5 winners of the 2024 Earthshot Prize
Nov 14, 2024 · Wearing biodegradable, plastic-free trainers, Prince William walked the 'green carpet' in Cape Town at a ceremony to award the winners of the Earthshot Prize 2024. The …
Investing in water resilience is crucial – and a major opportunity
Dec 16, 2024 · Over the last two decades, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has pioneered investments in watersheds globally through collective action mechanisms like The Greater …
Climate change: 7 ways the world can cope with heatwaves | World ...
Aug 4, 2023 · Freetown in Sierra Leone aims to plant 1 million trees to cool the city, through its “Freetown the Tree Town” scheme. The World Economic Forum’s Global Commission on …
What are the biggest challenges to economic growth across sub …
Sep 3, 2019 · As the World Economic Forum on Africa gets underway this week in Cape Town, a new report – The Sub-Saharan Africa Risks Landscape – is set to be unveiled. The report …
Kaltroco | World Economic Forum
Kaltroco is a private investment company established in 1994 to acquire, support and develop high-quality businesses. Family-owned and controlled by its independent board and managing …