Talular advocates a radical change in the way we view and utilize our locally available resources, in order to move closer to sustainable development which provides quality education for all. Talular works to collect, test, develop, illustrate and share ideas and activities, from around the world, which focus on Teaching And Learning Using Locally Available Resources.

Science in Africa: the continent's on-line magazine

Science in Africa: for the latest in science from across the continent. Over 70 million hits is good reason to Subscribe for free monthly newsletters to keep up to date on science from Africa. Science writers welcomed. Guidelines for authors here. Source:scienceinafrica

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Science with Africa

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and the African Union conference in Addis Ababa in March 2008. There have been numerous initiatives and events undertaken to support African countries in their quest for growth and development. While all these initiatives are positive and aim to eradicate poverty in Africa, it is also important to ensure that growth in the continent is sustained through an indispensable link to innovation, research and development.


Conference papers available in pdf.
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Alternative Technology

The Centre for Alternative Technology (Wales, UK) Offers solutions to some of the most serious challenges facing the planet and the human race, such as climate change, pollution and the waste of precious resources. 'We demonstrate practical ways of addressing these problems' CAT

* Alternative technology (wikipedia)
* Appropriate technology or Intermediate technology (wikipedia)
* Appropriate Technology Africa

The Alternative Technology Association (Australia) has advice on sustainability: Want to lighten your footprint on the environment? Our sustainability pages show you how! From rainwater tanks to top 10 tips to save energy around the home the information is based on ATA’s over 25 years of experience researching and promoting sustainable living.

Click on the topic for more information:
Save energy - top 10 tips
GreenPower
Solar hot water
Solar Power
Save water - top 10 tips
Rainwater tanks
Greywater systems
Stormwater capture and reuse
Water and energy rebates
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Appropriate Technology Africa

ATA - Appropriate Technology Africa with the strapline, CREATING EMPLOYMENT - sums up what we do, making a practical difference in the lives of poor people in Africa. ATA recognises the importance of technology and hands on work, sharing knowledge and working together with communities. In policy debate, ATA's work focuses on delivering practical changes that positively impact on the lives of poor people

"This sort of equipment can now afford our people the opportunity to create their own wealth and restore dignity." - Nelson Mandela, May 2002

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Knots

Knotting is an ancient technology that seems to have fallen out of favour within education systems.

Animated knots describes and shows (with stop-action photographs) how to tie over 100 knots.
The knots are used not only for tying shoelaces, but for climbing, boating, fishing, search and rescue, household and decorative purposes. Caring for ropes is also covered.

* Animated knots by Grog (A brilliant site)
* Knots on 2020site.org

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