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SAWS releases seasonal climate forecast

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… and eastern coastal parts of South Africa. In its seasonal climate watch released on Tuesday, the weather service said … updated forecasts, as there is a possibility for them to change, especially the longer lead-time forecasts.   … SAWS releases seasonal climate forecast …

Majodina calls for accountability and collective action to protect water resources

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… declining water quality, and the growing impact of climate change. In response, government has adopted a multi-pronged …

Policy certainty, infrastructure key to unlocking agricultural investment

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… sector,” Nkosi said, pointing to opportunities in climate-smart technologies and water innovation. She … the need to build farmer resilience in the face of climate change, describing it as one of the most pressing …

Partnerships key to solving South Africa’s water crisis - Mahlobo

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… between Topco Media and the United Nations for the COP17 climate conference, the conference has evolved into a key … He cited key issues, including infrastructure deficits, climate variability, rapid urbanisation, the pollution of … as a constitutional right. He urged South Africans to change water habits and adopt a water saving approach to …

Simelane calls for scaled partnerships to tackle housing backlog

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… costs, infrastructure constraints and increasing climate-related risks. Citing global projections, the … to ring-fenced funding, and the integration of IBTs into climate-resilient housing delivery. A multi-stakeholder … purpose, and collective resolve. The time for incremental change has passed. The time for scaled, coordinated …

Eastern Cape ramps up support for farming

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… infrastructure aimed at enhancing biosecurity and reduce climate change risks in livestock production. As part of efforts to …

Mhlauli calls for financing that delivers real, measurable and lasting outcomes

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… health and education systems, and the growing impact of climate change. “At its core, this Summit speaks to one of the most … financing across sectors such as health, education, climate and job creation. – SAnews.gov.za    …

Deepening evidence-based economic policy-making

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… modelling; food, energy, and water in the context of climate change; and reform implementation and delivery. Phase III, …

Mahlobo to address sustainability conference in Johannesburg

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… the official publication for COP17 – United Nations Climate Change Conference. The collaboration laid the groundwork for … building resilient urban infrastructure, and adapting to climate change. The programme further offers guidance on …

Call to strengthen partnerships to protect the planet

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… is increasingly recognising that global challenges such as climate change, environmental degradation, unsustainable consumption … inequality, and spur economic growth – all while tackling climate change and working to preserve the oceans and …

Restoring dignity through decent housing

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… disasters.” “These challenges are further compounded by climate change, which has increased the frequency and severity of … faster, more cost-effective, environmentally sustainable, climate resilient and capable of being deployed at scale.” …

SADC Council of Ministers calls for accelerated regional integration

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… cross-cutting issues such as Gender, Youth, Environment, Climate Change, and Disaster Risk Management. In light of geopolitical tensions, economic volatility, climate-induced shocks, and disruptions in global supply …

Minister Thembi Simelane on human rights, dignity and the right to a home

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… disasters.” “These challenges are further compounded by climate change, which has increased the frequency and severity of … faster, more cost-effective, environmentally sustainable, climate resilient and capable of being deployed at scale.” …

Call for policy predictability to support grain farmers

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… to manage simultaneously, including rising input costs, climate variability, infrastructure inefficiencies and global … sustainability of grain production, particularly as climate change increases weather-related risks. Advances in plant …

Tshwane communities urged to exercise caution during thunderstorms

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… vehicles, livelihoods and livestock. “The impact of climate change during rainy seasons is known to disrupt normal … said.  In its statement on Friday, it added that climate change continues to exacerbate these impacts, with …

DWS rolls out nationwide activities to mark National Water Month

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… Discussions will focus on conservation, pollution, climate change impacts, as well as flood and drought management. The …

Traditional leaders the roots that hold the nation up

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… grow crops and sustain their livestock. “The effects of climate change are worst in rural areas, as we saw with the recent …

Land bills to speed up transformation

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… global challenges, including land and water grabbing, climate change vulnerabilities, and the need for redistributive land …

Land reform central to social and economic development- Nyhontso

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… not resolve the land question, we will never resolve the climate question, let alone the hunger question,” the … global challenges, including land and water grabbing, climate change vulnerabilities, and the need for redistributive land …

Afreximbank commits $8 billion to bolster SA’s economy

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… support the just energy transition, particularly through climate finance mechanisms. According to the Presidential Climate Commission, a just transition to a low-carbon economy … security, while addressing the serious threat of climate change. The bank’s programmes are also designed to support …