Silent Stripping: South Africa’s Plant Poaching Crisis and the Fight to Save Our Succulents For the past few years, a growing shadow has fallen over South Africa’s Succulent Karoo. Illegal poaching is quietly devastating biodiversity and destroying ancient plant communities in this globally recognised World Heritage Site. How did we arrive at this point?
The Sustainable Cities of the Future: A Case Study of What We Can Learn from Singapore May is a remarkably busy month for the horticultural and ecological calendar. With the RHS Chelsea Flower Show just wrapping up, alongside celebrations for both World Bee Day and World Biodiversity Day, it feels like the perfect time to
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The Importance of Re-Naturalisation in the Urban Landscape In an increasingly urbanised world, where concrete, glass, and steel dominate the skyline, the value of green spaces and the presence of nature within our cities has never been more vital. As urban density grows and development continues to push out the natural world, city dwellers find
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Syntropic Gardening and Farming: A Regenerative Path to Abundance Syntropic farming is a regenerative approach to agriculture that imitates the dynamics of natural ecosystems to restore soil health, increase biodiversity, and produce abundant food without external inputs. The term “syntropic” is derived from syntropy—the opposite of entropy—meaning the natural tendency toward order, harmony, and complexity.
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Why Biodiversity in the Urban Environment Matters The Global Decline of Insects and Urbanization Across the world, insect populations are plummeting at an alarming rate. Scientists estimate that nearly 40% of insect species are at risk of extinction within the next few decades, with habitat destruction, pesticide use, and urbanization being the main culprits. Cities,
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Deep Sea Mining: Unearthing Resources at a Cost In recent years, deep-sea mining has emerged as an increasingly discussed topic in the realms of science, politics, and environmental advocacy. As the demand for resources like metals, minerals, and rare earth elements continues to grow, many nations and industries are turning their eyes to the vast,
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Sponge Cities and How They Work Cities worldwide are grappling with the challenges of managing stormwater and preventing flooding in the face of increasing urbanization and climate change. Enter the concept of “sponge cities.” These innovative urban designs prioritize water absorption and management, mimicking natural processes to enhance urban resilience. By integrating green spaces, permeable
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The lesser known black market trade: Butterflies Imagine a dimly lit room in a Tokyo bar where a group of eager collectors huddle over a table, each trying to outbid the others for small, white triangular envelopes. This scene might evoke images of black-market dealings involving ivory or rhino horn, but in this case, the
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Regenerative Architecture: A way towards true sustainability The world of construction has long been at odds with the environment. Traditional construction practices have often prioritized short-term gains and convenience over the long-term health of our planet. The consequences of this approach are now glaringly evident in the form of climate change, resource depletion, and ecosystem
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Modern-day suburbia is dominated by one garden feature: the well-manicured lawn. It has become so synonymous with suburban living that those of us, who dare to let our properties grow wild, are sometimes judged severely by our neighbours. It is rare to find a garden without some kind of lawn. I understand why it is
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