By Alicia Mmashakana
The South African government and the private sector need to start implementing environmentally friendly building methods, not only to create a green and sustainable building culture, but also to help fight climate change, according to researchers.
Green buildings are more eco-friendly friendly. They include building methods that reduce water consumption, use alternative energy sources for lighting, utilise energy-saving electrical sockets and have energy efficient window systems.
Academic and research platform Conversation Africa recently hosted a seminar on green building/infrastructure adaptation, which is part of South Africa’s National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy (the NCASS), and how government can support the plan.
Dr Samkelisiwe Khanyile, researcher for the Gauteng City-Region Observatory, discussed the province’s green assets.
“There is an unequal distribution in green assets and infrastructure, meaning they are not evenly spread or accessible particularly in disadvantaged communities. Many green assets are found in wealthier suburbs,” Khanyile said.
While
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