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2011 tenth warmest year

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… its lowest levels this year. Speaking to reporters at the climate change conference, COP17, WMO deputy secretary general Jerry Lengoasa said the statistics were an indication that climate change "is real and is upon us". It comes as leaders …

Qatar to host COP18

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… Durban - Qatar is to host the 18th Conference of Parties on climate change (COP18), the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) announced on Tuesday. The …

Energy efficiency innovations on display

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… you are looking for innovations in energy efficiency, the Climate Change Response Expo has got it. South African technologies … and those from around the world supporting the shift to a climate resilient future have been put on display since …

E Cape reveals climate change strategy at COP17

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… Cape government will be unveiling its strategy to combat climate change at COP17 in Durban. In addition to unveiling the Eastern Cape Climate Change Response Strategy (ECCCRS), the Department of … E Cape reveals climate change strategy at COP17 …

Govt on track to reach ARV roll-out target

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… and their families," said Dlamini. In the present economic climate, social protection mitigated the impact on vulnerable … family planning, particularly in the context of climate change, sustainable development and poverty …

Govt seeks private sector help with climate change

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… is clear that action to address the causes and impacts of climate change by a single country or small group of countries will … this increase in temperatures," Molewa said. Government's climate change policy recognises that in the medium-term, … Govt seeks private sector help with climate change

COP17 can still save Kyoto Protocol

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… and Canada announcing its imminent breakaway from the climate treaty. COP17 President and South Africa's … agreement and has still not agreed to support the Green Climate Fund, which is aimed at making $100 billion available … by 2020 to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change. Nkoana-Mashabane said a discussion on the fund was …

SA working to improve economy - Zuma

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… The country, after hosting the United Nations' COP17 climate change conference in December, is also working to achieve a …

Deputy Minister honours police

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… in securing recent high profile events such as the COP17 climate change global talks in Durban, and the ANC centenary …

Plan to root out waste tyres

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… a stronger job growth trajectory while meeting ambitious climate change goals, government said on Tuesday. This follows the … stress for consumers in an already tough economic climate. The move, she said, was necessary. "A proportion of …

Energy dept shares lessons from COP17

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… has highlighted some of the lessons it learnt during the climate change conference, COP17, in December. Department of Energy's … in developing countries." Regarding the implications of climate change on the energy sector, Modise said given the …

AngloGold Ashanti joins energy saving initiative

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… reducing our energy footprint would mean a lower impact on climate change from our operations and reduced costs," said Cutifani. …

Manuel addresses MPs on National Development Plan

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… Development Plan, which details a number of key drivers of change in the country. He said South Africans should embrace … West to East, globalisation, the resurgence of Africa, climate change, increased interconnectivity among people through …

KZN economy is sound - Mkhize

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… Strategy will be formulated. The formation of the Climate Council, to address the issues which came under the spotlight at the recent climate change summit, COP17, is being finalised. "We will join the …

SA offers humanitarian assistance to four states

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… in the Sahel region due to environmental degradation, climate change and food insecurity. The challenges have been …

EU should consider suspending inclusion of aviation in ETS

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… The EU ETS is a cornerstone of the EU's policy to fight climate change as well as a tool to reduce industrial greenhouse gas … issues including the clash of principles between climate change and air transport regimes. Van Schalkwyk was …

KZN shines spotlight on green economy

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… that the South African government was very conscious about climate change and the country's resources, therefore taking the …

SA readies to leave AU Peace and Security Council

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… to the global economy, global peace and security and climate change. Latest figures indicate that South Africa's trade …

Zuma to bolster relations on visit to Asia

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… focus on sustainable development matters, which include climate change. South Africa will take advantage of the BRICS Summit …

Developing countries have shown commitment to climate change

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… to a communique issued by the ministers dealing with climate change from the BASIC group of countries - Brazil, South … and Friday for the 11th BASIC Ministerial Meeting on Climate Change. The meeting implemented the agreement the … Developing countries have shown commitment to climate change