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G20 meeting highlights the role of science in tackling climate change

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… spread of disease are some of the severe impacts of climate change, according to the President of the Academy of Science … Australia to catastrophic flooding in Europe and Asia. “Climate change does not recognise national boundaries, making … G20 meeting highlights the role of science in tackling climate change

U20 South Africa: Africa's 'moment to lead'

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… will be “Cities Leading the Way in Reimagining Global Change”. Key priorities for this year include: •    Economic opportunities and financing •    Climate action and urban resilience •    Social inclusion and … of this conversation. “Cities are on the frontlines of the climate crisis, economic inequality, and social exclusion. It …

Next generation of scholars gathering to shape Africa’s future

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… enabling Africa’s inclusive and sustainable development; climate change action and the Just Transition; and leveraging …

Multilateral cooperation required to address global economic risks 

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… and high debt servicing costs, persistent inflation, climate change, and frequent extreme weather events. “[Members] … Finance Roadmap and welcomed efforts to mobilise climate financing. “[The meeting] noted the development of …

Government concludes talks on Sectoral Emission Targets 

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… marking an important step forward in the country’s climate action journey.  Published for public comment in May … the SETs are a key component of South Africa’s broader climate change strategy, aligning sector-specific emissions …

SA welcomes EU support on geopolitics

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… promote human rights, sustainable development and address climate change. “They also reviewed opportunities to step up …

SA positioned to navigate challenging geopolitical situation – WEF President

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… Brende also touched on the key challenges including climate change, cybercrime, and the need for global consensus on …

Global challenges require G2O countries to work together

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… poverty and inequality, and the existential threat of climate change. “We are not moving quickly enough or boldly enough to … disaster resilience and response. “The increasing rate of climate-induced natural disasters is disproportionately …

South Africa leads G20 science and innovation drive

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… principles promoting sustainable development, inclusivity, climate change mitigation and responsible innovation. South Africa …

A blended approach is key for climate finance

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… economies need a blended approach to finance both climate change mitigation and adaptation. Moderating the Group of … on Tuesday, Tshazibana highlighted the crucial role of climate finance in driving climate transition efforts. “The … A blended approach is key for climate finance …

Traditional leaders urged to help build a better SA 

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… facing the harshest conditions of poverty, inequality, and climate change.  The President expressed concern over the recent …

Energise Mzansi campaign to empower South Africans on energy transition

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… The Electricity Regulation Amendment Act, 2004 and the Climate Change Act, 2024.  “It is critical that informed responses …

African countries urged to address climate change

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… to act with resolve and clarity of purpose on issues of climate change. This as the Minister attended the annual Committee of African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change (CAHOSCC) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 16 … African countries urged to address climate change

Foreign Ministers’ Meeting backs SA’s G20 Presidency priorities 

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… for Development Conference in Seville, Spain and the UN Climate Change Conference (COP) in Belém, Brazil.  “South Africa …

SA expresses concern over conflict situations 

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… divisions, he stressed, have contributed to fostering a climate of distrust, which threatens to unravel the progress … such as deepening poverty, resolving armed conflict, climate change, pandemics, and nuclear proliferation.  He said South …

BMA facilitated smooth arrival of G20 Foreign Ministers

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… and faces unique challenges, such as the impact of climate change, development needs and the effects of global trade …

Call for global solidarity at G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

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… and faces unique challenges, such as the impact of climate change, development needs and the effects of global trade … global challenges, including geopolitical tensions, climate change, economic inequality and food insecurity, …

Cape Town to host B20 meeting 

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… and investment, infrastructure development, education, and climate change. “We have a vital opportunity to showcase our economic …

SA, EU strengthen strategic partnership at Ministerial Dialogue

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… human rights and sustainable development and to address climate change. The European Union emphasised its alignment with and …

R2.5m to promote food security in Madibeng

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… for agriculture that can withstand challenges, such as climate change and rising food prices. These greenhouse tunnels will …