laura owings 07/11/2023 laura owings 07/11/2023

Petra Holden wins AXA XL Climate Water Nexus Award

The prestigious AXA XL Climate Water Nexus Award has been given to Dr Petra Holden for her research on equitable nature-based solutions for a sustainable climate future.

laura owings 28/04/2023 laura owings 28/04/2023

Mark New, Petra Holden and team win Frontiers Planet Prize

Holden and New, along with research colleagues, were awarded the prize for their paper showing the importance of integrating nature-based solutions into adaptation options for managing water resources under climate change.

laura owings 04/05/2022 laura owings 04/05/2022

How much water can removing alien plants save?

Alien trees guzzle water and invade mountainous areas across South Africa. Models by researchers at the PiNC Lab and colleagues reveal what impact clearing this vegetation can have on water supply.

laura owings 14/03/2022 laura owings 14/03/2022

Reducing climate impacts on water supply with nature-based solutions

Clearing alien trees could have reduced the impact of climate change on water supply during Cape Town's infamous drought, says a study from PiNC Lab researchers.