Pitches on technological innovations contributing to the SDGs

Risks to fisheries and climate misjudged 

What we now know from satellites and underwater robotics 

Dr Thomalla will present her latest research, which shows that even the most accurate predictions currently available underestimate the rate at which a critical oceanic process (known as primary production) could weaken by the end of the century due to carbon emissions. 

Read more in the #sustainability edition of the CSIR publication, ScienceScope: https://indd.adobe.com/view/331ae416-bb7a-4f6e-8df1-022b650ebb6d  

Coastal aquaculture safe from deadly red tides  

New satellite tracking tool provides early warnings 

14:25 – 14:35 - Dr Marie Smith, CSIR Senior Researcher  

Dr Smith will demonstrate an online tool that makes ocean colour and temperature data from satellites easy to access, helping abalone farmers track harmful algal blooms and supporting the South African government’s plan to boost aquaculture jobs. 

Read more in the #sustainability edition of the CSIR publication, ScienceScope: https://indd.adobe.com/view/331ae416-bb7a-4f6e-8df1-022b650ebb6d 

Your city's climate risk zones in high-resolution

Use the GreenBook to protect people and places from extreme weather 

14:50 – 15:00 - Amy Pieterse, CSIR Senior Researcher 

Amy Pieterse will discuss the GreenBook, a CSIR-developed web-based tool, which provides a scientific view of the likely impacts that climate change and urbanisation will have on South Africa’s cities and towns. The tool also suggests actions to build climate resilience. 

Read more on the Greenbook website: https://greenbook.co.za/ 

Put plastic waste in paving, not landfills 

How to choose road materials for climate resilience 

15:15 – 15:25 - Refiloe Mokoena, CSIR Senior Researcher 

Plastics that are not being recycled can be used in road surfaces, which must be engineered to withstand extreme heat and heavy rainfall. Refiloe Mokoena will discuss road sustainability and road materials for climate resilience.