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Charting a course to maritime excellence in South Africa

Author: Funke, Nicola S ; Claasen, Marius Date: Oct 2017 The specific mission supported by this Road Map is: “Unlocking South Africa’s maritime potential through research, development and innovation". The mission supports the following overarching vision: “By 2030 South Africa is globally recognised ... Read more
Cross-border and internal environmental migration in South Africa – deciphering the complexities of the changing policy landscape

Author: Funke, Nicola S ; Jacobs-Mata, Inga M ; Nohayi, Ngowenani Date: Jun 2018 SA has been receiving millions of migrants from neighbouring countries and further afield. Environmental factors can be one of push factors that contribute to people’s decision to move. Easier identifiable in cases of rapid onset disasters ... Read more
Developing scenarios for the water sector institutional landscape to develop effective responses to water quality challenges in a semi-arid region

Author: Claassen, Marius ; Chikozho, C ; Funke, Nicola S ; Ilbury, C ; Karar, E ; Masekoameng, E ; Nienaber, S Date: Sep 2010 South Africa faces particular challenges in balancing the pressing need for social and economic development, while also protecting water resources to secure viable options for future generations. These challenges are also expressed in the ... Read more
European Union’s LiveDiverse project – interplay between livelihoods and biodiversity in the South African case study area

Author: Funke, Nicola S ; Jacobs-Mata, Inga M ; Nortje, Karen ; Claassen, Marius ; Steyn, Maronel Date: Oct 2010 The interconnectedness of biodiversity and sustainable livelihoods for many societies around the world is constructed by the complexities of vulnerability and resilience. Society is faced by a plethora of challenges that include poverty ... Read more
A focus on water use attitudes and behaviours in South Africa’s metropolitan areas: A people-centric approach to urban water conservation and demand management

Author: Jacobs Mata, Inga ; Funke, Nicola S ; Banoo, Ismail Date: Jun 2018 In South Africa, very little research has been done on household level water use behaviour. We need to start questioning taken for granted practices and norms re water consumption. The purpose of this study isto look at household water use ... Read more
An introduction to the Research Innovation and Knowledge Management Roadmap for the South African Maritime Sector

Author: Funke, Nicola S ; Claassen, Marius Date: Apr 2017 The specific mission supported by this Road Map is to unlock South Africa's maritime potential through research, development and innovation. Read more
Perspectives on water security in the South African context

Author: Funke, Nicola S ; Nortje, Karen ; Meissner, Richard ; Steyn, Maronel ; Ntombela, C ; Masangane, W Date: Dec 2017 This presentation focuses on different perspectives of water security in the South Africa context. The authors link a number of key international perspectives on the topic of water security to official South African government and academic ... Read more
Practical application of qualitative and quantitative methods

Author: Funke, Nicola S ; Riera, Sebastian ; Yamamura, Hiroshi Date: Dec 2017 This presentation focuses on qualitative and quantitative data analysis regarding a research project undertaken by the CSIR on effective agricultural water use in the Maruleng Municipal Area in Mpumalang, South Africa. Read more
Quest to be real, relevant and impactful: Analysing the science-policy divide in the South African water sector

Author: Nienaber, S ; Funke, Nicola S Date: 01 Sep 2010 The South African water sector faces challenges that need to be addressed through effective policy development and implementation. Sound evidence, based on researched consideration of issues and solutions, is an important input to policy ... Read more
Regional cholera response discussion

Author: Funke, Nicola S ; Jacobs-Mata, Inga M ; Said, M ; Nienaber, S ; Steyn, Maronel Date: 30 Sep 2009 The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) hosted a one-day workshop on Wednesday 30 September 2009. The workshop took the form of a multi-stakeholder engagement that sought to obtain expert input and insights on some potential ... Read more
The role of scientists in acid mine drainage policy response in Gauteng, South Africa: Presentation

Author: Funke, Nicola S Date: Oct 2012 The focus of this presentation is to understand the acid mine drainage policy in Gauteng, South Africa, and the role that scientists play within this policy. Read more
Scenarios for the South African Water Sector in 2025; Presentation

Author: Funke, Nicola S ; Claassen, Marius ; Nienaber, S Date: Aug 2012 The water sector in Southern Africa is uncertain and is changing constantly - there is biophysical uncertainty and the annual rainfall anomalies in Southern Africa between 1901 and 2009 make it difficult to plan. This uncertainty is exacerbated ... Read more
Sekhukhune District Municipality workshop proceedings: Wastewater treatment: Towards improved water quality to promote social and economic development

Author: Ntombela, C ; Masangane, W ; Funke, Nicola S ; Nortje, Karen Date: Sep 2013 The aim of the workshop was to reinforce, at the strategic decision-making level within the municipality, the significance of properly managed wastewater treatment facilities towards improved water quality. Read more
Understanding the role of public belief systems in perceptions of bio-physical, socioeconomic and cultural-spiritual vulnerabilities through the use of an emergent analytical framework

Author: Nortje, Karen ; Claassen, Marius ; Funke, Nicola S ; Jacobs-Mata, Inga M ; Steyn, Maronel Date: Jan 2011 The social processes embedded within the ‘thinking’ and ‘doing’ of humans in relation to the use of common property resources such as the natural environment has been proven to be essential for both a holistic understanding as well as mutually ... Read more
Which law can protect lake fundudzi? An interface between water, protected areas, customary and international laws

Author: Funke, Nicola S ; Rieu-Clarke, A ; Steyn, Maronel ; Gooch, G ; Nortje, Karen Date: Jul 2011 Place of worship for Tshiavha clan; forms part of larger network of pools, groves and waterfalls which must be protected according to Venda culture to ensure good annual rainfalls and fertile soils. Tshiavha people believe the lake is inhabited ... Read more
Workshop proceedings: "We are the Olifants" - Key stakeholder workshop for the Upper Olifants River study

Author: Funke, Nicola S ; Nortje, Karen Date: 31 Mar 2013 The Upper Olifants Key Stakeholder Workshop took place at the CSIR Knowledge Commons on 26 February 2013. The workshop participants included representatives from national government, provincial government, local government, mining, industry, ... Read more

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