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Explore a range of Green Economy resources under the categories listed below. In addition, you can stay up to date with industry trends and events by reading our green blog. You are also welcome to join our WhatsApp community.
Resources for Green Entrepreneurs
Youth in the Green Economy
Read more about an dynamic initiative by Youth Bridge Trust that is supporting youth with business ideation insights in SA.
Female Empowerment in Green Tech
Have a look out for the next Green Tech Program that Future Females will implement in 2023!
Small Business & Climate Change
Listen to a presentation by Elize Hattingh that she delivered to the Parliamentary Committee for Small Business Development.
Sustainability Toolbox: GrowthWheel
Find out more about a business development toolbox that can assist green entrepreneurs with business development.
Business Guide for Green Entrepreneurs
The GIZ and DEFF develop a business guideline for Green Entrepreneurs. This is a must read!
Barriers to Access to Inclusive Finance SA
Discover barriers to access inclusive finance that local green entrepreneurs in SA is experiencing.
Greening your existing Business Guide for SMEs
Download this useful guide by Nedbank to understand practical ways to green your existing business (lower your carbon footrpint and become efficient).
Green Finance Database for SMMEs
Access the Green Cape finance database to connect to funding opportunities for green entrepreneurs.
Expand your knowledge and feel confident to participate in the Greening the Economy!
Green Trade
Learn more about the European Green Deal: CBAM, Farm to Fork, Circularity brought to you by TIPS.
Green Recovery
Listen to a Green Recovery Dialogue Series by TIPS and the Green Economy Coalition.
Just Transition
Learn more about the Just Transition by visiting the TIPS website.
Green Economy Bulletin
Read the TIPS Green Economy Bulleting to discovery the status of economic, social and environmental progress in SA.
Green Finance Taxonomy
A green finance taxonomy is an official classification or catalogue that defines a minimum set of assets, projects, and sectors that are eligible to be defined as "green" or environmentally friendly.
Green Economy Ecosystem Development
Listen to a dialogues series by TIPS to discover key Green Economy Ecosystem players that is supporting youth- and women-owned GREEN entrepreneurs in South Africa.
GE Market Intelligence
Gain the latest Market Intelligence from Green Cape: Water, Waste, Energy, Green Building and Transportation.
Green Economy Policy Tracker
Track updates on South Africa`s commitment to fast track Green Economy policies. The Green Economy Coalition and TIPS is updating this tracker annually.
The Green Economy Inventory South Africa (GEISA)
The GEISA is a first attempt to capture a selection of green economy initiatives and provide a knowledge base of existing activities and help to prioritize work streams and actions under PAGE in South Africa.