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Trade, Industry and Competition hosts African Biotrade Festival in Gauteng, 18 to 20 Sept
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), and the BioProducts Advancement Network of South Africa (BioPANZA) will host the second African Biotrade Festival at...

Minister Dion George on Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment being a driver of economic growth, not a barrier
South Africa’s DFFE is a driver of economic growth, not a barrier The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has rejected the perception that the Department acts as a brake on South Africa’s economic progress. He said...

South Africa Pushes for Stronger Climate Action on Ozone Day
(MENAFN) South Africa marked World Ozone Day on Tuesday, aligning with global efforts to spotlight the critical need for protecting the ozone layer. Recognized annually on September 16, World Ozone Day—formally known as the International Day for...

Climate Resilient Technologies Market to Reach USD $28.88 Billion by 2029 at 13.6 CAGR
The Business Research Company's Climate Resilient Technologies Market to Reach USD $28.88 Billion by 2029 at 13.6 CAGR LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- "Get 30% Off All Global Market Reports With...

Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Market Size to Reach US$271.01Bn by 2032
Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Market set to grow from $87.19B in 2024 to $271.01B by 2032, driven by adoption in Japan and the U.S. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Controlled Environment...

Deputy Minister Narend Singh opens 2nd African Biotrade Festival in Johannesburg, 18 Sept
The Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Mr Narend Singh will open the 2nd African Biotrade Festival (ABF) on 18 September 2025 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, Gauteng. The three-day festival – from 18 to...

Africa Lead-Acid Battery Market Set to Double by 2035: Key Growth Drivers Explained | Analysis Report by TMR
Africa's lead-acid battery market accounts for a critical part of the energy and power storage market in the region. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Africa Lead-Acid Battery Market is poised for...

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment on celebrating World Ozone Day 2025
South Africa joins the world in celebrating World Ozone Day 2025, also known as the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, which is observed annually on 16 September as a global reminder of the importance of protecting the...

Recycled Plastics Market Size to Surge USD 183.80 Billion by 2034
Ottawa, Sept. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global recycled plastics market size was valued at USD 83.19 billion in 2024 and is expected to hit around USD 183.80 billion by 2034, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.25% over the...

Cooper Pharma marks 90 years with expansion drive to deliver affordable medicines across Africa and the Middle East
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Marking its 90th anniversary, Cooper Pharma says its transformation from a Moroccan pioneer into a diversified international group is aimed at cutting costs, creating jobs and...

Tourism on confirmed host cities for Meetings Africa and Africa’s Travel Indaba
Following a rigorous and competitive procurement process led by South African Tourism, Johannesburg and Durban have officially been confirmed as the host cities for Meetings Africa and Africa’s Travel Indaba respectively for the next five years...

Global Times: How China-PICs climate cooperation implements GGI to bridge North-South development gap
Beijing, China, Sept. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A refreshing early autumn breeze arrives as expected in September. Inside a classroom in Liaocheng, East China's Shandong Province, a miniature "United Nations" has taken shape. From Samoa in the...

GECA Welcomes African Investment Pioneer Meseret Warner to Steering Committee
Ethiopia's Equity Crowdfunding Trailblazer Joins Global Alliance to Unlock Africa's $80+ Billion Annual Diaspora Remittance Potential LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Global Equity Crowdfunding Alliance (GECA)...

Tire Recycling Downstream Products Market to Reach USD 10.7 Billion by 2035, Growing at 4.2% CAGR from 2025 | TMR
Global tire recycling downstream products market valued at US$ 6.8 Bn in 2024, projected to grow at 4.2% CAGR to reach US$ 10.7 Bn by 2035. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As global industries move toward...

Montgomery County Council Meets on Sept. 16 to Celebrate African Heritage Month
MARYLAND, September 15 - For Immediate Release: Monday, September 15, 2025 Also on Sept. 16: Public hearing on the University Boulevard Corridor Plan at the Council Office Building at 7 p.m. The Montgomery County Council will meet on Tuesday,...

Minister Dion George announces decision not to set 2024-2025 Cites Export Quotas for African Elephant, Black Rhinoceros and Leopard hunting trophies pending court outcome
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has decided not to set the 2024-2025 Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) export quotas for African Elephant, Black...

Global Plastic Recycling Market Outlook 2025–2035 | CAGR 8.7% & Market Trends
Plastic recycling market size will hit USD 47 Billion by 2035, driven by 8.7% CAGR and growth in packaging, automotive, and consumer goods recycling. CA, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Plastic recycling market is...
Fusion Fuel Green PLC Executes Heads of Terms with Alien Energy Contemplating Landmark Industrial Decarbonization Project in South Africa
DUBLIN, Ireland, Sept. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NASDAQ: HTOO) — Fusion Fuel Green PLC (“Fusion Fuel” or the “Company”), a provider of integrated energy solutions, today announced that it has executed a Heads of Terms (the “Heads of Terms”)...

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment clarifies seasonal closure for shad in South Africa
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) wishes to clarify the recreational fishing sector regarding the closed season for shad, also known as Elf or Pomatomus saltatrix, on the conflicting provisions in the annexures to...
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[Latest] Global Green Chemicals Market Size/Share Worth USD 309.55 Billion by 2034 at a 10.84% CAGR: Custom Market Insights (Analysis, Outlook, Leaders, Report, Trends, Forecast, Segmentation, Growth Rate, Value, SWOT Analysis)
Austin, TX, USA, Sept. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Custom Market Insights has published a new research report titled “Green Chemicals Market Size, Trends and Insights By Product Type (Biopolymers, Bio-alcohols, Bio-organic Acids, Bio-ketones,...