Author: Ntombovuyo Linda

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Read more about the article Communicating conservation without the catastrophism
There is a growing trend with how conservation is shared with the world. This is not new. Narratives around catastrophism is often the entry point into storytelling, and while there is often an element of truth in this, it can sometimes miss the opportunity for vital lesson sharing when anxiety is the feeling that follows a shocking headline.

Communicating conservation without the catastrophism

There is a growing trend with how conservation is shared with the world. This is not new. Narratives around catastrophism is often the entry point into storytelling, and while there is often an element of truth in this, it can sometimes miss the opportunity for vital lesson sharing when anxiety is the feeling that follows a shocking headline.

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Read more about the article The importance of doing a stakeholder mapping workshop
A stakeholder mapping workshop brings together project teams, communication practitioners and operational staff to examine the relationships surrounding an organisation or programme. The purpose is to move beyond general stakeholder categories such as “community”, “government”, or “partners” and develop a more detailed understanding of who participates in the organisation’s ecosystem and how influence moves across it.

The importance of doing a stakeholder mapping workshop

A stakeholder mapping workshop brings together project teams, communication practitioners and operational staff to examine the relationships surrounding an organisation or programme. The purpose is to move beyond general stakeholder categories such as “community”, “government”, or “partners” and develop a more detailed understanding of who participates in the organisation’s ecosystem and how influence moves across it.

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Read more about the article Water must be treated as an ESG reporting priority in South Africa
Water security is increasingly shaping South Africa’s economic outlook, yet many companies underreport water consumption within their annual sustainability reports.

Water must be treated as an ESG reporting priority in South Africa

The era in which water could be treated as a guaranteed and uninterrupted utility has passed. Organisations that incorporate water into core ESG reporting demonstrate foresight, accountability and resilience within a constrained resource landscape.

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Read more about the article What makes a good sustainability report? A practical guide.
A good sustainability report balances compliance with communication, providing stakeholders with material information while telling the story of how your company creates value responsibly. It's transparent about challenges, credible in its data, and clear in its commitments.

What makes a good sustainability report? A practical guide.

The quality of sustainability reporting in South Africa has improved dramatically over the past decade, yet many companies still struggle to produce reports that are truly meaningful to their stakeholders. As sustainability disclosure requirements tighten, with the JSE now requiring ESG disclosures and mandatory climate reporting on the horizon, understanding what separates excellent sustainability reports from mediocre ones has never been more critical.

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