Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS), an economic policy research institute based in Pretoria, is conducting research with the Green Economy Coalition (www.greeneconomycoalition.org
TIPS is inviting all Green and Social Entrepreneurs/Small Businesses in South Africa to participate in an online survey. The information obtained will contribute to improving the understanding of the types of challenges faced by small businesses (particularly in terms of financial inclusion). It will help formulate policy recommendations in line with entrepreneurs’ needs.
If you identify yourself as a Green or Social Entrepreneur/Small Business, we would really value your insight. Click here to access the online survey link or copy and paste the link into your preferred Internet browser: https://forms.gle/
The survey will close on 10 February 2021. Should you have any difficulties (such as Internet access or language) in filling in the survey, you are welcome to contact us for assistance at elize@tips.org.za or ntombi@
Media release: Promoting green entrepreneurship - what are the stumbling blocks?
Mail & Guardian - 16 April 2020 by Tshegofatso Mathe.
Climate change impacts are being felt in low- and middle-income countries at an ever-increasing pace. The high dependency on climate-sensitive sectors as well as high vulnerability to climate change raise the need for quick responses and action. These climate events wreak havoc, ripping apart the fabric of societies, economies, and lives. Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are vital components of economies and particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.
This paper explores three inter-related themes: the material risks that small businesses face, the state of adaptation in low- and middle-income countries, and potential recommendations on a way forward. It is part of a series of background papers commissioned by the Global Commission on Adaptation.
Climate change will have drastic impacts on South Africa’s economy and society, and the need to adapt is urgent. As the country embarks on a just transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient and environmentally-sustainable economy, an opportunity exists to develop domestic small, green businesses.
This report is part of a broader initiative on small business development in South Africa’s climate change space, by TIPS with support and funding from the Government of Flanders. The research comprises this main report, which summarises the research findings on the topic, as well as six case studies on South African-based entrepreneurs active in the adaptation space: AB Farms, EWEF-SusTech, Loo Afrique, MySmartFarm, Waste Intrique and Isidima.
Climate change adaption and small business – case studies
Mogale Maleka and Tumelo Pule: Using hydrophonics to enhance food security
Bulelwa Ntsendwana: Harnessing chemistry for sustainable development and women empowerment
Wolfgang von Loeper: Sustainable farming: ensuring food security while preserving the planet
Tshego Mpete: Embracing green opportunities in the water sector
Media article: Mail & Guardian 7 June 2019
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Climate change will have drastic impacts on South Africa’s economy and society, and the need to adapt is urgent. As the country embarks on a just transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient and environmentally-sustainable economy, an opportunity exists to develop domestic small, green businesses.
This case study is part of a broader initiative on small business development in South Africa’s climate change space, by TIPS with support and funding from the Government of Flanders. The research comprises a main report, Small Business Development in the Climate Change Adaptation Space in South Africa, which summarises the research findings on the topic, as well as six case studies on South African-based entrepreneurs active in the adaptation space: AB Farms, EWEF-SusTech, Loo Afrique, MySmartFarm, Waste Intrique, and Isidima.
Main report
Small Business Development in the Climate Change Adaptation Space in South Africa
Climate change adaption and small business – case studies
Bulelwa Ntsendwana: Harnessing chemistry for sustainable development and women empowerment
Wolfgang von Loeper: Sustainable farming: ensuring food security while preserving the planet
Tshego Mpete: Embracing green opportunities in the water sector
Media article: Mail & Guardian 7 June 2019
Climate change will have drastic impacts on South Africa’s economy and society, and the need to adapt is urgent. As the country embarks on a just transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient and environmentally-sustainable economy, an opportunity exists to develop domestic small, green businesses.
This case study is part of a broader initiative on small business development in South Africa’s climate change space, by TIPS with support and funding from the Government of Flanders. The research comprises a main report, Small Business Development in the Climate Change Adaptation Space in South Africa, which summarises the research findings on the topic, as well as six case studies on South African-based entrepreneurs active in the adaptation space: AB Farms, EWEF-SusTech, Loo Afrique, MySmartFarm, Waste Intrique, and Isidima.
Main report
Small Business Development in the Climate Change Adaptation Space in South Africa
Climate change adaption and small business – other case studies
Mogale Maleka and Tumelo Pule: Using hydrophonics to enhance food security
Wolfgang von Loeper: Sustainable farming – ensuring food security while preserving the planet
Tshego Mpete: Embracing green opportunities in the water sector
Media article: Mail & Guardian 7 June 2019
Climate change will have drastic impacts on South Africa’s economy and society, and the need to adapt is urgent. As the country embarks on a just transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient and environmentally-sustainable economy, an opportunity exists to develop domestic small, green businesses.
This case study is part of a broader initiative on small business development in South Africa’s climate change space, by TIPS with support and funding from the Government of Flanders. The research comprises a main report, Small Business Development in the Climate Change Adaptation Space in South Africa, which summarises the research findings on the topic, as well as six case studies on South African-based entrepreneurs active in the adaptation space: AB Farms, EWEF-SusTech, Loo Afrique, MySmartFarm, Waste Intrique and Isidima,.
Main report
Small Business Development in the Climate Change Adaptation Space in South Africa
Climate change adaption and small business – other case studies
Mogale Maleka and Tumelo Pule: Using hydrophonics to enhance food security
Bulelwa Ntsendwana: Harnessing chemistry for sustainable development and women empowerment
Wolfgang von Loeper: Sustainable farming – ensuring food security while preserving the planet
Tshego Mpete: Embracing green opportunities in the water sector
Media article: Mail & Guardian 7 June 2019
Climate change will have drastic impacts on South Africa’s economy and society, and the need to adapt is urgent. As the country embarks on a just transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient and environmentally-sustainable economy, an opportunity exists to develop domestic small, green businesses.
This case study is part of a broader initiative on small business development in South Africa’s climate change space, by TIPS with support and funding from the Government of Flanders. The research comprises a main report, Small Business Development in the Climate Change Adaptation Space in South Africa, which summarises the research findings on the topic, as well as six case studies on South African-based entrepreneurs active in the adaptation space: AB Farms, EWEF-SusTech, Loo Afrique, MySmartFarm, Waste Intrique, and Isidima.
Main report
Small Business Development in the Climate Change Adaptation Space in South Africa
Climate change adaption and small business – case studies
Mogale Maleka and Tumelo Pule: Using hydrophonics to enhance food security
Bulelwa Ntsendwana: Harnessing chemistry for sustainable development and women empowerment
Tshego Mpete: Embracing green opportunities in the water sector
Media article: Mail & Guardian 7 June 2019
Climate change will have drastic impacts on South Africa’s economy and society, and the need to adapt is urgent. As the country embarks on a just transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient and environmentally-sustainable economy, an opportunity exists to develop domestic small, green businesses.
This case study is part of a broader initiative on small business development in South Africa’s climate change space, by TIPS with support and funding from the Government of Flanders. The research comprises a main report, Small Business Development in the Climate Change Adaptation Space in South Africa, which summarises the research findings on the topic, as well as six case studies on South African-based entrepreneurs active in the adaptation space: AB Farms, EWEF-SusTech, Loo Afrique, MySmartFarm, Waste-Intrique, and Isidima.
Main report
Small Business Development in the Climate Change Adaptation Space in South Africa
Climate change adaption and small business – other case studies
Mogale Maleka and Tumelo Pule: Using hydrophonics to enhance food security
Bulelwa Ntsendwana: Harnessing chemistry for sustainable development and women empowerment
Wolfgang von Loeper: Sustainable farming: ensuring food security while preserving the planet
Media article: Mail & Guardian 7 June 2019