Tag: ClimateResilience
Contaminated land – remediation fails without broader context
Contaminated land is rarely a contained technical problem. A site may have a defined boundary on a map. However, its risks can change as groundwater moves, land use shifts, climate conditions become less predictable and surrounding land uses change over time.
Construction flood planning – is historic data enough?
As weather patterns evolve and climate-related risks intensify, the construction sector must rethink how it assesses flood exposure. South Africa is on the cusp of yet another unprecedented weather cycle. The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) predicts a moderate-to-strong El Niño event developing between now and August 2026.
CHO – firefighting extreme heat with leadership
Extreme heat is emerging as one of the most dangerous climate-related threats. However, it remains largely overlooked because its impacts are less visible than floods or hurricanes. As global temperatures continue to rise, governments face mounting pressure to respond. Experts increasingly describe extreme heat as a “silent killer” that affects health, infrastructure and economic productivity.
Building water resilience – securing SA’s future water resources
South Africa stands at a critical crossroads in its water journey. Ranked the 33rd driest country in the world, it receives just half the global average rainfall. Amidst this, Gauteng, South Africa’s economic hub, relies on strategic water source areas for 67% of its supply.
