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Zuma applauds SA's COP17 team

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… their "outstanding achievement" at the recently concluded climate change conference in Durban. Zuma, who is currently on a … so hard with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to make Durban succeed. This is a …

ICC has plenty green features

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… Centre Durban - which will be home to the United Nations climate change talks in just under a week - boasts many eco-wise … that we have become an industry leader effecting positive change in preserving our environment," said Ellingson. …

SA youth make strides in climate change fight

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… of a lifetime when they participate in the Youth Climate Negotiation session at the Climate Change Response Expo. The expo forms part of the … SA youth make strides in climate change fight …

Durban hotels challenged to go green

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… information on a number of topics, including the COP 17, climate change, responsible tourism, COP 17/CMP 7 Responsible …

Positive COP 17 outcome crucial for Africa: Zuma

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… important for Africa as it is vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Zuma was speaking at the end of his visit to Perth, … and platforms for South Africa to interact on the issue of climate change, with many delegations emphasising that the …

Molewa lauds 'precedent setting' COP17 outcome

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… that will go a long way in furthering the global climate agenda, says the head of the South African COP17 … delegation Edna Molewa. Days after the conclusion of the climate change conference in Durban, Molewa - who is the Minister of …

Zuma talks climate change

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… (COP17) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Zuma said the summit would require special effort to … and that we continue pursuing a global solution to the climate change challenge that nations of the world face," … Zuma talks climate change

SA's COP17 prep work on track

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… Cape Town - With five days before the start of the COP17 Climate Change talks in Durban, the South African negotiating team … of Greening and Legacy Projects that reduce the impacts of climate change. Another was the Public Climate Change

Durban rolls out red carpet for COP17

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… welcome delegates arriving ahead of next week's historic climate change conference. The welcome parade is expected to showcase … with formal proceedings in the City Hall. A carnival of climate friendly innovations will form part of the green …

Cabinet hails green economy partnership

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… (COP 17) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) that will be held from 28 November to 9 … agreement to deal decisively with the threat of global climate change. Leaders will also have to find ways of …

Kids to get lessons on climate change

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… empowering children with information on global warming and climate change. Over 3 000 children will on Saturday converge at the … how best they can contribute towards the reduction of climate change. National Children's Day is observed every … Kids to get lessons on climate change

BRICS ministers tackle agricultural issues

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… to ensure that issues of global food security, climate change, environmental protection, trade and investment are … as the coordinating country; - reducing the impact of climate change on food security and adapting agriculture to …

KZN celebrates COP17 success

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… media and civil society, attended the United Nations climate change talks and agreed on the second commitment period for … the city... irrespective of the outcome for the broader climate change discussion, Durban has notched up a number of …

History was made in Durban: Nkoana-Mashabane

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… Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has hailed the historic Durban climate change talks, saying the agreement reached there has restored … was transparent and lived up to expectations. The climate change conference, she said, was characterised by a …

SA, Namibia Joint Commission confident ahead of COP17

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… advance humankind's endeavours to mitigate the threat of climate change to human security. COP17 is scheduled to take place in …

SA, Benin urge for reform in UN system

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… leaders vowed to work together during the upcoming COP17 climate change conference to ensure the interests of Africa were … highlighted, saying they would urge for a multilateral climate change regime that strikes a balance between climate

Home Affairs ready for COP17 delegates

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… large numbers expected to enter South Africa ahead of the climate change conference, the department is confident that there … may seek to exploit the hosting of the UN Conference of Climate Change to enter the country for nefarious …

Mbombela commuters learn about climate change

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… citizens in Mpumalanga had an opportunity to learn about climate change when an MEC spoke to commuters at the Mbombela bus … Friday" campaign, which aims to raise awareness around climate change. "As you are aware, the colour green … Mbombela commuters learn about climate change

Mthethwa confident over COP17 security

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… Nathi Mthethwa says the country is ready to deliver a safe climate change conference. "We have reviewed our plan and we are …

Youth Summit to discuss climate change

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… of youths from more than 180 countries who will discuss climate change on Sunday. The 185 youngsters, between the ages of 18 … and 35, are participating in the six-day Africa Youth for Climate Change Summit. Government representatives, the … Youth Summit to discuss climate change