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… Celsius, says Oxfam International Policy Advisor on climate change, Tim Gore. Emissions from the shipping and aviation … the funds can then be filtered through to the Green Climate Fund (GCF) - therefore making this a double dividend …SA, Ireland seek closer economic ties
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… South Africa, he said, would engage Ireland on energy and climate change, a phenomenon that would no doubt impact agriculture …SA's renewable energy future looks bright
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… partners and the banks were happy to proceed. It didn't change the landscape for us and this is still a very good … will be driven by the need for security of supply and climate change concerns, energy efficiency and technological …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 …More women scientists needed - Pandor
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… that support and recognise women in research, significant change was unlikely to take place. Pandor also expressed … gain an understanding of how human activity is warming the climate, and what impact that will have on food and water …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 …