The UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), which starts today, 10 November 2025, will highlight the role of agriculture in combating climate change, as it becomes increasingly clear that agriculture is not only vulnerable to climate change, but is also one of the most powerful levers we have to address it. https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/where-profit-meets-planet-the-business-of-climate-resilient-food-production-285217a

DUPLEX VALVE SYSTEM The Runxin F135 duplex valve system can be applied to various operations that rely on efficient water treatment solutions and a constant supply of soft water https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-valves-improve-supply-efficiency-2025-10-07

In its latest sustainability report, Grant Thornton found that, even as global superpowers like the US and the UK falter, South African companies remain steadfastly optimistic about investing in sustainability. https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sustainability-south-africa-shines-as-global-superpowers-waver-060815a

The legal drilling of boreholes and the responsible use of groundwater is an essential part of alleviating the ongoing water crises occurring across South Africa, industry watchdog the Borehole Water Association (BWA) says.https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/legal-borehole-drilling-is-a-key-part-to-mitigating-south-africas-water-crisis-2025-10-28

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George has cut the ribbon on Extrupet’s new food-grade polyethylene terephthalate – PET – plastic recycling plant in Cape Town. https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/pet-plastic-recycling-plant-opens-in-cape-town-2025-10-24

New research and development about groundwater management models for smarter drought planning has been announced by tertiary education institution Nelson Mandela University (NMU), which notes that its “cutting-edge” hydrogeological models could help protect the vital, but fragile, underground water supply of Gqeberha, in the Eastern Cape.https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/models-can-optimise-silent-hero-2025-10-17

In a water-scarce country such as South Africa environmental initiatives aimed at water management and marine ecosystem projects – such as Blue Bonds – are paramount and must be implemented, says law firm Webber Wentzel partner Lerato Nkanza.https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sustainable-solution-lauded-2025-10-17

Johannesburg Water, in partnership with Wits Enterprise, which provides strategic consulting services to bring about societal change, announces the launch of a pilot project aimed at improving access to a reliable water supply in informal settlements through the use of underground water sources. https://infrastructurenews.co.za/2025/10/08/johannesburg-water-launches-underground-water-pilot-project-to-improve-supply-to-informal-settlements/

Energy security and affordability have become key policy considerations in many regions, particularly as the global energy transition has entered a more turbulent, complex phase, shaped by infrastructure realities and geopolitical risk, as well as decarbonisation ambitions. https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/security-affordability-dominate-policy-considerations-for-a-global-energy-transition-2025-10-08

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Dr Dion George has cut the ribbon on Extrupet’s new food-grade polyethylene terephthalate – PET – plastic recycling plant in Cape Town.https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/pet-plastic-recycling-plant-opens-in-cape-town-2025-10-08