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The 2020 WMO symposium on climatological, meteorological and environmental factors in the COVID-19 pandemic: A special issue from symposium presentations

Author: Sweijd, Neville ; Zaitchik, BF Date: Jun 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic has become one of the great historical events of the modern era, presenting a generational challenge to the world. Questions about the role of weather on SARS-CoV-2 transmission led to the gathering of scientists at an ... Read more
84th IMESA Conference in collaboration with IAWEES (International), Virtual conference, Cape Town, 17 - 19 November 2021

Author: Steyn, Maronel ; Walters, Chavon R Date: Nov 2021 Water scarcity, increased pollution, unprecedented population growth and climate change are collectively driving the need to reuse water with the aim to enhance water security, sustainability, and resilience. It is clear that South Africa¿s ... Read more
Advancing ecosystem accounting in estuaries: Swartkops Estuary case study

Author: Taljaard, Susan ; Van Niekerk, Lara ; Adams, JB ; Riddin, T Date: Mar 2023 Rapid degradation of ecosystems and loss of ecosystem services have sparked interest in developing approaches to report and integrate such change with socio-economic information systems, such as the System of National Accounts. Here we describe ... Read more
Advocating circular economy in wastewater treatment: Struvite formation and drinking water reclamation from real municipal effluents

Author: Mavhungu, A ; Masindi, Vhahangwele ; Foteinis, S ; Mbaya, R ; Tekere, M ; Kortidis, I ; Chatzisymeon, E Date: Aug 2020 In this pilot study, the circular economy concept in wastewater treatment was examined, through a zero liquid discharge (ZLD) process where struvite was recovered and drinking water was reclaimed. A stage wise approach was followed for struvite ... Read more
Appropriate renewable energy for education infrastructure in rural South Africa: The Cofimvaba science centre model

Author: Nice, Jako A Date: Nov 2020 The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has embarked on an innovation investigation through a ministerial initiative brought by the Department of Science and Technology Innovation (DSI). The Cofimvaba Science Centre was ... Read more
Assessing alternative supporting organic materials for the enhancement of water reuse in subsurface constructed wetlands receiving acid mine drainage

Author: Oberholzer, MM ; Oberholster, PJ ; Ndlela, Luyanda L ; Botha-Oberholtster, AM ; Truter, CJ Date: Jun 2022 Acid mine drainage (AMD) is a global problem with severe consequences for the environment. South Africa’s abandoned mines are a legacy from the country’s economic dependence on the mining sector, with consequent negative impacts on ecosystems. ... Read more
Assessment of food losses and waste at the Tshwane market and small scale farms

Author: Ramukhwatho, Fhumulani R ; Oelofse, Suzanna HH ; Musvoto, Constansia D ; Polasi, Letlotlo T Date: Feb 2021 Food losses and waste are issues of global concern as they contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. It is estimated that agricultural production and marketing contribute a large portion of food waste in the value chain. This paper reports on ... Read more
ASTRAL pool of technologies: Digital twins to support IMTA within the Atlantic area

Author: Pias, M ; Orazi, G ; Drews, P ; Paris, M ; Dupont, C ; Smith, Marie E ; Michalek, K ; Lain, L ; Martinez, J ; Khelifi, I Date: Sep 2022 Presentation on the ASTRAL pool of technologies: Digital twins to support IMTA within the Atlantic area. Read more
Battery energy storage systems value chain analysis for the identification of opportunities for enterprise development

Author: Pandarum, Aradhna ; Rakaibe, Tshwanelo K ; Mbam, Vuyo Date: Oct 2023 South Africa is confronted by the triple threat of inequality, poverty, and unemployment and has the highest inequality and unemployment rate in the world. The energy transition to a low carbon economy offers significant opportunity for the ... Read more
Breakthrough studies for the sorption of methylene blue dye from wastewater samples using activated carbon derived from waste banana peels

Author: Ramutshatsha-Makhwedzha, D ; Munyengabe, A ; Mavhungu, ML ; Mbaya, R ; Baloyi, Siwela J Date: May 2023 In the current study, an activated carbon derived from waste banana peel using H2SO4 was applied for the first time in a packed-bed column for methylene blue (MB) dye removal from wastewater. The pore structure and surface of banana peel ... Read more
Bulk scale industrial effluent reuse potential in South Africa Atlas

Author: Steyn, Maronel ; Walters, Chavon R ; Mathye, Salamina M ; Thwala, Melusi ; Ndlela, Luyanda L ; Tancu, Yolanda ; Lehutso, Raisibe F ; Banoo, Ismail Date: Oct 2021 Globally, responsible and efficient water management is fast becoming a pressing reality for domestic users, agriculture and industry alike. The challenge is therefore to capitalise on the limited water we currently have. Solution: Bulk-scale ... Read more
“A can of worms”: Aerosol waste within the context of EPR, some insight from South Africa

Author: Muswema, Aubrey P ; Oelofse, Suzanna HH Date: Oct 2022 According to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations, the paper and packaging sector needs to prepare EPR schemes for management of their end-of-life products. The aerosol sector recognises that aerosols present somewhat different ... Read more
Case studies of modified South African estuaries and implications for ecological restoration in these systems

Author: Weerts, Steven P ; MacKay, F ; Taljaard, Susan ; Van Niekerk, Lara Date: Sep 2019 Presentation on the case studies of modified South African estuaries and implications for ecological restoration in these systems. Read more
Circular economy and human settlements

Author: Cooper, Antony K Date: Sep 2022 This invited presentation provides an overview of the circular economy in human settlements in South Africa, with some examples. Read more
Classroom acoustics: A case study of the cost-benefit of retrofitted interventions

Author: Van Reenen, Coralie A Date: Dec 2023 It is known that classroom acoustics is important for effective learning. To this end, many countries have developed classroom acoustics standards. However, research shows that these standards are often not implemented. Research evaluating ... Read more
Climate change and the Knysna Estuary

Author: James, J ; Van Niekerk, Lara ; Lamberth, S Date: 2023 Estuaries are shallow coastal environments that are influenced by both tidal action and freshwater inflow. As a result of the mixing of marine and fresh waters, estuaries are naturally dynamic, unstable environments with physico-chemical ... Read more
Coastal vulnerability and climate change adaptation in South Africa: Remote sensing challenges and opportunities

Author: Lück-Vogel, Melanie Date: May 2022 South Africa is nestled between the Atlantic, the Southern and the Indian Ocean. Its coast is about 3000 km long and comprises 300 estuaries. Its coast stretches across three bioclimatic regions, namely the Cool Temperate South-West, a Warm ... Read more
Compound flooding due to interaction of waves and river discharge at Breede Estuary, South Africa

Author: Kupfer, S ; Santamaria-Aguilar, S ; Pieterse, Amy ; Lück-Vogel, Melanie ; Vafeidis, AT Date: May 2022 Recent studies on compound flooding have considered the interaction of storm-tide and fluvial or pluvial flood drivers, whereas the contribution of waves to compound flooding so far has been neglected. In this study, we investigate compound ... Read more
Considering the 'other' in wildlife crime mitigation: A South African strategy case study

Author: Meissner, R ; Gonçalves, Duarte PD Date: Jan 2022 Actors’ worldviews are critical when developing strategies; not every actor holds the same problem perception and solution. This is the case with wildlife trafficking. Not only does the state have an interest in safeguarding South Africa’s ... Read more
Considering the connectivity options for a smart water management system deployment

Author: Lysko, Albert A ; Ngcama, Lwando ; Shingwenyana, Rhulani K ; Ramotsoela, D Date: Dec 2022 Smart water utility management is gaining strong momentum as it can help to identify leaks and control the water flow, level and pressure. The latter can be used to reduce leaks, reduce bursts and prolong the life of pipes. All these factors ... Read more

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