ALEMBIA
Environmental & Mineral Consultancy
South Africa
Actionable curiosity
for a shared future.
Championing mineral circularity governance
in emerging economies – and a just transition for all.
“Learning to craft rules that attract and encourage
individuals who share norms of reciprocity and trustworthiness, or who learn them over time, is a fundamental skill needed in all democratic societies.”
Elinor Ostrom
Understanding Institutional Diversity
our mission
Mineral circularity governance
with systems in min(e)d.
To connect and guide
businesses, municipalities, academies and nonprofits
in the transition to a cleaner, fairer and more prosperous world
We specialise in mineral circularity governance strategies, supporting
e-waste and general waste management programs with research, coordination, auditing and guidance,
processing electronic equipment
and their constituent materials sustainably for future generations.
our services
Urgent waste management insights. Lasting mineral cycle changes.
research & communication
Whether analysing existing research or conducting original studies, we make specialist knowledge accessible to stakeholders in the public, private and civic sectors.
guidance & coordination
We plan and deliver projects that harmonise the strategic objectives of organisations with due consideration to all actors within their soci-industrial ecosystem.
keynotes & presentations
We strive to enlighten and empower with inspired live and remote communications at colloquia, symposia, panels, lectures and conferences.
auditing & reporting
We provide accurate, impartial, expert assessments for organisations of all scales to ensure their regulatory compliance and promote strong environmental stewardship.
“Strong are the Laws of the Tribe,
but stronger still the Laws of Nature.”
Credo Mutwa
Indaba, my Children
our principles
Where ethics meets expertise.
Knowledge
knowledge is key,
drawn from both the latest research
and indigenous traditions.
Holism
Each component of the whole is unique and irreplaceable, with a special role to play in the transformation process.
Collaboration
High-trust partnerships support
effective e-waste and mining transformations for mutual prosperity.
Justice
The seeds of the future are bound to flourish wherever fairness and dignity prevail.
Cyclicity
In a healthy system,
change is continuous
and nothing is ever wasted – prosperity leaves no room for pollution.
Why ‘Alembia’?
to distill | to detect | to connect
THE ALEMBIC
The ancient Alembic tool was used by alchemists in complex processes to distill chemicals and discover the truths of the universe.
Now, at Alembia, we follow in their footsteps: distilling information and knowledge — transforming base metals into the greatest gold of all: wisdom.
INSECT ANTENNAE
With their sensitive antennae perfectly attuned to their surroundings, insects have evolved to detect the subtlest of changes in their world.
At Alembia, we always stay curious: mapping out our environment and listening out for the latest developments in our space.
ARTIFICIAL ANTENNAS
Human telecommunications have created a magnificent web of connections across and around planet, transmitting radio waves that rapidly share information.
Alembia follows suit, tapping into extensive networks and joining forces with change-makers dedicated to a sustainable future.
“Nea onnim no suaa ohu.”
This Adinkra symbol, the ‘Nea Onnim’ originates from the Akan proverb: “Nea onnim no sua a ohu”; or “When he who does not know learns, he gets to know.”
With the Nea Onnim as our guide, we strive to pursue lifelong curiosity in service of high-impact knowledge creation.
We follow the guidance of
social-ecological systems leaders,
from scholars to local storytellers,
addressing all aspects of
the mineral and e-waste cycle.
We draw on the latest empirical research,
analysing diverse systems and dynamic processes,
inviting complexity and encouraging self-governance.
our framework
Partnering for change.
Partnering for the world.
Aysha Lötter
Law & Policy Consultant
Mineral Circularity Governance
PhD Candidate
In complex systems and dynamic contexts, Aysha helps businesses and communities transform for future generations.
Aysha coordinates successful transitions for organisations and their stakeholder networks with actionable knowledge, ethics-first leadership and a never-say-die attitude that leaves no one behind.
Navigating the toughest socio-ecological challenges together.
