Author: Ntombovuyo Linda

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Read more about the article Telling the Story of food sovereignty in South Africa

Telling the Story of food sovereignty in South Africa

The food sector is a linchpin for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), directly enabling progress towards a resilient, regenerative, and equitable future. This vital nexus, fortunately, is also a fertile ground for entrepreneurial innovation across the entire food value chain. We see communication as a crucial accelerator, amplifying the narratives of these change-makers to scale impact and cultivate a more inclusive and resilient food system.

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Read more about the article The role of communication in supporting extended producer responsibility

The role of communication in supporting extended producer responsibility

Without a clear picture, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) becomes difficult to interpret, communicate or act on meaningfully. An integrated communication plan can strengthen EPR systems by helping different actors across the waste value chain, from producers to consumers and waste pickers, understand one another and work more cohesively. Better communication can build trust and create new opportunities for waste value creation.

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Read more about the article Speaking across the gap: youth engagement in a climate of inequality

Speaking across the gap: youth engagement in a climate of inequality

Across South Africa, the effects of environmental injustice are deeply entangled with the challenges of poverty, unemployment and infrastructure breakdown. While these issues shape the daily lives of many young people, they are often excluded from the ways we speak about sustainability – both in terms of the narratives we construct and the practices we elevate.

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