The Benefit Of Urban Renewal Campaigns: A Bellville Case Study
Release Date: 06/30/2023
Inside Atlantis SEZ's Vision for Sustainable Industry and Inclusive Growth
Future Cities Africa podcast
‘Pioneering a Greener Future: Inside Atlantis Special Economic Zone’s Vision for Sustainable Industry and Inclusive Growth’ is a special two-part series where we explore the future of green manufacturing and sustainable investment in Africa. Series Overview: In this series, we dive into Atlantis SEZ's bold vision for the green economy and uncover how it’s building a resilient ecosystem for investors and industries alike. We examine how this unique zone empowers green industries, supports ESG goals, and drives skills development for an inclusive, sustainable future. ...
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Inside Atlantis SEZ's Vision for Sustainable Industry and Inclusive Growth
Future Cities Africa podcast
‘Pioneering a Greener Future: Inside Atlantis Special Economic Zone’s Vision for Sustainable Industry and Inclusive Growth’ is a special two-part series where we explore the future of green manufacturing and sustainable investment in Africa. Series Overview: In this series, we dive into Atlantis SEZ's bold vision for the green economy and uncover how it’s building a resilient ecosystem for investors and industries alike. We examine how this unique zone empowers green industries, supports ESG goals, and drives skills development for an inclusive, sustainable future. ...
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Invest in Climate Secure Cape Town: Episode 2
Future Cities Africa podcast
Cape Town is a thriving green economy innovation hub. The city includes and is surrounded by a range of role players actively participating in green innovation and climate resilience. Cape Town is a hub for green businesses, from renewable energy to sustainable tourism. The city has built a supportive ecosystem and offers access to a growing local market. Cape Town’s universities, research institutions, and private sector are driving cutting-edge solutions in cleantech. This episode is part of the "Invest in climate secure Cape Town series", a two-part series supported by the City of Cape...
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Preparing Western Cape Businesses for CBAM Challenges and Opportunities: Episode 3
Future Cities Africa podcast
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a key policy tool that forms part of the European Green Deal (EGD) to reduce net GHG emissions across Europe and abroad. Within this context, CBAM can be defined as a carbon border tax on embedded GHG emissions of carbon-intensive products imported into the EU, also from SA. It can be viewed as an opportunity to drive local businesses towards greater economic resilience and green innovation. In this series, we will unpack its implications on business, building business resilience, key opportunities, where to find support, and much more. This...
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Preparing Western Cape Businesses for CBAM Challenges and Opportunities: Episode 2
Future Cities Africa podcast
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a key policy tool that forms part of the European Green Deal (EGD) to reduce net GHG emissions across Europe and abroad. Within this context, CBAM can be defined as a carbon border tax on embedded GHG emissions of carbon-intensive products imported into the EU, also from SA. It can be viewed as an opportunity to drive local businesses towards greater economic resilience and green innovation. In this series, we will unpack its implications on business, building business resilience, key opportunities, where to find support, and much more. This...
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Invest in Climate Secure Cape Town: Episode 1
Future Cities Africa podcast
The “Invest in Climate Secure Cape Town" series showcases how Cape Town is a) committed and accountable to investing into building climate resilience, b) globally recognised for climate leadership, resilience building in responding to climate crisis and building pro-active plans based on the learnings and c) known for its supportive and inclusive green economy business ecosystem. This episode is part of the "Invest in climate secure Cape Town series", a two-part series supported by the City of Cape Town Department of Enterprise & Investment, produced in partnership with City of Cape...
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Preparing Western Cape Businesses for CBAM Challenges and Opportunities: Episode 1
Future Cities Africa podcast
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a key policy tool that forms part of the European Green Deal (EGD) to reduce net GHG emissions across Europe and abroad. Within this context, CBAM can be defined as a carbon border tax on embedded GHG emissions of carbon-intensive products imported into the EU, also from SA. It can be viewed as an opportunity to drive local businesses towards greater economic resilience and green innovation. In this series, we will unpack its implications on business, building business resilience, key opportunities, where to find support, and much...
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Transforming Bellville: Social Development and Community Collaboration
Future Cities Africa podcast
Dive into the critical topic of social development in Bellville, explore the unique challenges facing this community and how initiatives like the MES Programme and VRCID are tackling issues like homelessness and poverty. Presented by The Greater Tygerberg Partnership
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Transforming Namakwa: The Rise of Green Hydrogen and Sustainable Development
Future Cities Africa podcast
Dive into an illuminating report on the promising development of green hydrogen industries within Namakwa District Municipality. Explore how this emerging sector could transform the local economy and landscape, addressing both the significant potential benefits and the complex challenges faced. Join the Future Cities Africa Newsletter:
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Addressing the Energy Crisis in South Africa: Episode 4
Future Cities Africa podcast
It is possible to overcome the energy crisis in South Africa and build a sustainable energy future. Solutions do exist and some are leading the way. In this episode we first look at how Msunduzi Municipality is dealing with the energy crisis whereafter we take a broad look at the Transformation of the Electricity Supply Industry in South Africa. * Presented by Enpower Trading The South African landscape and Electricity Supply Industry is changing rapidly, and as the market evolves, the incentive for municipalities to procure their own power becomes more evident. Decarbonisation owing to...
info_outlineAld James Vos is Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth in the City of Cape Town. We explore the better. bellville. together. campaign, a City-funded place-making and economic development initiative.
Presented in collaboration with The Greater Tygerberg Partnership
Listen or watch to explore:
- The City of Cape Town’s vision for the Bellville CBD.
- The catalyst that galvanised support for the Better Bellville Together Campaign.
- Why this campaign has been launched now.
- How the public and private sector can collaborate, with a specific focus on public-private partnerships.
- How this campaign for Bellville can be used across the rest of Cape Town.
- How the Better Bellville campaign has begun to show tangible renewal in this important city node.
- How to take this successful approach to other areas across the city that need the same commitment to urban renewal?