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The 35th Annual Southern African Transport Conference
The SATC was born in 1982 out of a need to transfer knowledge and build capacity within the transport sector. The forerunner to the SATC was the Annual Transport Research Conference organised by the National Institute for Transport and Road Research (NITRR) of the CSIR, where papers were presented revealing the progress of research in […]
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Marine coastal management conference
Upcoming conference on Marine coastal management click here for details
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Transport & Mobility seminar
SA cities are rolling out a series of mega projects such as rapid bus transit systems, demarcated cycle and pedestrain lanes, foot bridges and speed damping. Are these interventions making our cities safer and more sustainable? Passenger rates on bus and train systems indicate in the affirmative. Read more
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Advances in Cement and Concrete Technology in Africa
ACCTA is an excellent hub for experienced and young aspiring cement and concrete experts from all continents in the world with the aim to establish a sustainable and economically efficient cement and concrete technology in Africa that impacts societies worldwide. Read more
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Southern African City studies Conference
The Southern African City Studies Conference will be held in Durban in March 2016. City studies require multifaceted and collaborative approaches to address the dynamic variety of urban experiences. The conference brings together scholars who wish to expose their work to positive critical discussion and engage with ideas of those working in disciplines other than […]
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Sustainable water resource seminar
Water scarcity is a reality in South Africa exacerbated by climate change. Key strategies to guarding against absolute scarcity include demand side efficiency, protection against pollution, and supply-side infrastructure investment. The Sustainable Water Seminar brings together large private sector water users leading the way on new water efficient approaches, showcasing systems redesign and behaviour change. Read more
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35th Southern African Transport Conference
The 35th Southern African Transport Conference (SATC 2016), supported by the South African Department of Transport and the Transportation Research Board of the USA,will take place from Monday 4 July to Thursday 7 July 2016 at the CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria, South Africa. Click here for information.
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Creating alliances to accelerate commercially viable sanitation
The Toilet Board Coalition (TBC) is as a global alliance of corporations (among which WBCSD members Firmenich and Unilever), government agencies, multilateral institutions, sanitation experts and non-profit organizations that aims to catalyze and accelerate scalable market-based sanitation initiatives. This report presents the TBC and its initiatives, discussing two series of lessons: firstly on catalyzing innovative, […]
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EU Road Safety Newsletter
The Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport within the European Commission has released the latest version of its newsletter that highlights road safety issues and research in the European Union. Click here to view the newsletter
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