As part of our COP28 Insights! series, listen to Ernst Müller (Senior Associate, Johannesburg), talk to Stefanie Busch (ENS) and they unravel Africa's climate commitments.

Ugandan lawmakers' decision to pass the National Climate Change Bill to cut greenhouse gas emissions has been welcomed by climate change activists.

Environmental Law: Consuming in the context of EPR and ESG | Carlyn Frittelli Davies and James Brand...

In this ENSign episode, our head of natural resources and environment, Ntsiki Adonisi, chats to guests from South Africa, Malawi, Ghana and Namibia about critical minerals - and how Africa can move...

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG). Principles of ESG are increasingly becoming important in today's corporate decision-making structures. It begs the question, is it a passing fad?

Hear how South Africa is tackling food loss and waste, and how its approach compares to the EU. From policy to business and social impact...

Is climate tech the real solution or just greenwashing? Join the discussion on whether these innovations are truly capable of addressing our environmental challenges or if we need bolder approaches.

Doing business in 2022 means taking ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) considerations into account.

For those who are not aware, the Animal By-Law which has recently sent shock waves through the Overberg region has recently been enforced. To the dismay of many individuals...

In light of the multiple recent and forthcoming regulatory developments impacting ESG in South Africa (SA), HSF has prepared brief summaries of the key regulatory ESG highlights from 2021 as well as those to look out for in 2022.

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.

Justine Sweet and associate Mandy Hattingh have authored the Law and Practice section of the South Africa chapter in the 2021 Chambers Global Practice Guide on Environmental Law.

For an overview of the current environmental crisis & how ESG can help ensure that the current generation lives sustainably & works for the benefit of the future generations, click here to download our 2023 ESG Guide.

On 11 April 2012 the Constitutional Court handed down the much awaited judgment in the matter of Maccsand (Pty) Ltd v City of Cape Town and Others.

On 1 September 2023, President William Ruto assented to the Climate Change (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill number 42 of 2023), which amends the Climate Change Act, Number 11 of 2016.

South Africa’s 3 000 km long coastline is home to at least a third of South Africa’s population, sustaining millions of people.

Officially formed in 1992, a key SADC policy is the promotion of sustainable and equitable economic growth, and socio-economic development.

ESG remains an important issue in the mining and natural resources sector.

At Day 2 of COP 27 we heard further opening statements from heads of State and Government and round-table discussions took place.

The global trade in counterfeit goods continues to pose substantial risks to economies, consumers, and the environment.