mission-driven steward
for a Lasting Legacy
Net zero nexus
Net Zero Nexus is a non-profit headquartered in Paarl (South Africa), focused on applied research, certification and scalable Nature-based Solutions for regenerative ecosystems.
Our Endowment advance cutting-edge technologies and ensure their transfer into real-world applications, strengthening Africa’s Technology base for the benefit of Society and the Planet.
Net Zero Nexus NPC as a mission-driven capital steward and sole shareholder of the Institute for Technology and Society. Since 1919 our team’s work has demonstrated how regenerative ecosystems such as the long-term development of an oasis along the Lower Orange River can restore landscapes, biodiversity, and livelihoods at scale.
Think of Net Zero Nexus as the purpose engine – as it is typically responsible for stewardship of the ecosystem, endowment management, mission governance, applied regenerative research, long-term ecosystem resilience.
Services
Our nature positive certification formally recognize innovative Nature-Based solutions that align with our framework for Regenerative Ecosystem Greatness.
Our research agenda is guided and peer-reviewed by an International Scientific Committee composed of leading experts from prestigious global institutions.
Our applied research & development focuses on advancing Nature-Based solutions that restore, protect, and regenerate ecosystems while addressing climate, biodiversity, and socio-economic challenges at scale.
Our Shaping the Future Global Conference and strategic engagement workshops brings together people to share knowledge and commercial recipes.
science for impact
Our Research spans in-house strategic studies, multi-partner public-private collaborations, and contracted industrial R&D, allowing us to bridge innovation and application.
Every project contributes to our goal: proving that regeneration is both ecologically essential and economically viable.
At Net Zero Nexus, we don’t just study Nature - we work with it to Shape a more Sustainable Future.
international scientific committee
Prof Alberto Tsamba, Eduardo Mondlane University, Mozambique
Prof Babu Sena Paul, University of Johannesburg (UJ), South Africa
Prof Daniel Madyira, University of Johannesburg (UJ), South Africa
Prof Darelle van Greunen, Nelson Mandela University (NMU), South Africa
Prof Esther Akinlabi, Northumbria University (NU), United Kingdom
Prof Khumbulani Mpofu, Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), South Africa
Prof Laetitia Adelard, University of Reunion Island, Reunion Island
Prof Maurice Forget, International School of Management (ISM), France
Prof Samuel John, Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), Namibia
Prof Srinath Doss, Botho University, Botswana
Prof Stefan Böhm, University of Kassel, Germany
Prof Stephen Matope, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Prof Tiaan Oosthuizen, International School of Management (ISM), France
Prof Tshilidzi Marwala, United Nations University (UNU), Japan
Dr Bruce Damons, Nelson Mandela University (NMU), South Africa
Dr Edo Heyns, Allee Bleue, South Africa
Dr Harlan Cloete, University of Free State, South Africa
Dr Helene Caillet, University of Reunion Island, Reunion Island
Dr Mfusi Mjonono, Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDA), South Africa
Dr Mncedisi Dewa, University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), South Africa
Dr Nicholas M Tayisepi, National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Zimbabwe
Dr Paul Refalo, University of Malta, Malta
Dr Rok Vrabič, University of Ljubljana (UL), Slovenia
Dr William Makhetha, Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), South Africa
Dr Zviemurwi Chihambakwe, Chinhoyi University of Technology, Zimbabwe
Mr Henk Stander, Stellenbosch University (SU), South Africa
