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The State of Green Technologies in South Africa
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2014)
The report outlines the development, distribution and use of green technologies in energy, water, waste and sanitation in South Africa. Other sectors investigated include industry, mining, agriculture, information and ...
The state of research, development and innovation of electrical energy efficiency technologies in South Africa
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2018)
The focus of this report is on electrical energy efficiency, but it also provides some guidance on how an enhanced focus on tribology may contribute to energy efficiency. Since electricity production consists of a value ...
Towards a Low Carbon City: Focus on Durban
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2011)
This report on Towards a Low Carbon City: Focus on Durban aims to address both mitigation and adaptation opportunities for the city of Durban. The critical issue of transitioning to a low carbon city in the face of serious ...
The State of Biosafety and Biosecurity in South Africa
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2015)
This consensus study report presents the findings of a systematic assessment of the state of biosafety and biosecurity in South Africa, including an evaluation of legislation, regulations and practices at both national and ...
South Africa’s Technical Readiness to Support the Shale Gas Industry
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2016)
The consensus report titled South Africa’s Technical Readiness to Support the Shale Gas
Industry was produced by the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), in collaboration
with the South African Academy of Engineering ...
First Biennial Report to Cabinet on the State of Climate Change : Science and Technology in South Africa
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2017)
This report aligns with the Medium-Term Strategic Framework (MTSF) of the government of South Africa, which in turn stems from the work of the National Planning Commission and its National Development Plan (NDP). Outcome ...
Second Biennial Report on the State of Climate Science and Technology in South Africa
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2019)
This is the second biennial report on the State of Climate Science and Technology in South Africa, commissioned by the Departments of Science and Innovation (DSI) and Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, and compiled by ...
The Regulatory Implications of New Breeding Techniques
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2016)
South Africa is one of only very few African countries that has commercialised GMOs.
A plethora of recent developments in genetic engineering and related technologies has
necessitated the reassessment of their possible ...
The State of Energy Research in South Africa
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2014)
The report comprises the following:
•A synopsis of the current energy research landscape in South Africa with an analysis of the relevant national plans and acts, culminating in an account of expenditure into energy and ...
Reconceptualising Health Professions Education in South Africa
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2018)
This consensus study was initiated by ASSAf as a response to the ongoing challenge of shortages of healthcare professionals. The study was conceptualised following an ASSAf workshop on the Lancet report titled Health ...