Geographic Scope: South Africa
#MineAlert Map
#MineAlert is a website and app that alerts residents and organisations to mining applications in their regions. It aims to promote public and private sector accountablity in the mining sector, to advance civil society and socio-economic rights, to protect the free flow of information, and to strengthen justice and equality.
Project Vikela
Automated system for detecting illegal wildlife products in security screening systems, without compromising airport security.
RhODIS
Database that gathers DNA profiles and the location of rhinos in South Africa. When authorities confiscate rhino horn, they can run a DNA test to determine its exact origin. This is intended to serve as a deterrent to poachers and assist in prosecutions.