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G20: A win for South Africa; a win for Africa

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… (COP17) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, BRICS, the World Conference Against Racism, and the … has since expanded its agenda to include trade, health and climate change, among others.  The G20 members represent 85% …

Charcoal innovators transform wattle into wealth

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… charcoal, contributing to the environment and combating climate change.  Black wattle is one of the most widespread and …

What happens to all that wasted food?

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… also produce a potent greenhouse gas that can accelerate climate change,” City of Cape Town’s Member of the Mayoral Committee … to greenhouse gas emissions and exacerbates the effects of climate change. With the festive season in full swing, the …

G20 Africa Expert Panel to support Finance Track

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… can meet the urgent challenges of sustainable development, climate change and efforts to eradicate poverty”. “The G20 Roadmap …

Financial injustice a hindrance to Africa’s development

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… in the history of colonialism. “Injustice in worsening climate chaos - which Africans did virtually nothing to cause … including peace and security, sustainable development, climate change, digital cooperation, human rights, gender, youth and …

G20 urged to deliver on climate justice

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… developing nations being considered the most vulnerable to climate change, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres … Group of Twenty (G20) countries must lead in delivering climate justice. Addressing the closing session for the Joint … G20 urged to deliver on climate justice …

First G20 Sherpa meetings 'robust'

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… that the Sherpas must also delve deeper into the issues of climate change and financing the green transition. “[There were] …

Water transboundary partnerships benefit SA  

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… remains untapped. Although it has also been threatened by climate change and the levels of evaporation, we are looking at …

Lamola advocates for the evolution of multilateral institutions

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… With the world facing complex issues such as climate change, economic inequality, global health crises, and … divisive geopolitics and unprecedented challenges such as climate change, slow economic growth and deepening poverty, …

Fire services key to building safe, resilient communities

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… dealing with the complex challenges of rapid urbanisation, climate change, and socio-economic dynamics in communities. The … of fire-related challenges, from wildfires driven by climate change to urban fire risks, the Board’s role in …

Presidential Climate Commission to convene quarterly commission meeting

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… The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) is expected to convene its 16th … transition and have a discussion on global and national climate priorities. “[During] the State of the Nation … Address, President Cyril Ramaphosa established the Climate Change Response Fund (CCRF). Since then, the PCC held two …

South Africa, Germany strengthen development cooperation

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… in several areas, including economic development and climate change.  The two countries met at the 2024 Intergovernmental … cooperation, namely peaceful and inclusive societies; climate energy and the just transition; sustainable economic …

SA’s G20 Presidency to focus on inclusivity 

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… development, health, agriculture, energy, the environment, climate change and anti-corruption,” the President said. The G20 is … at a challenging time, with global crises ranging from climate change to inequality, poverty, geopolitical …

SA to advocate for transformative policies during G20 presidency

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… systems, such as water, energy, infrastructure, trade, and climate change. “Under the global pillar, the Task Force would embark …

South Africa remains committed to ozone protection and climate action

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… times more powerful than carbon dioxide in driving climate change.   At MOP 36, South Africa reaffirmed its commitment … ODS while offering significant co-benefits for global climate health. We celebrated the recent decision to allocate … South Africa remains committed to ozone protection and climate action …

SA welcomes US$300 billion commitment for climate finance

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… - which was committed by high-income economies, to finance climate action for developing economies.  The deal was clinched at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29), which … SA welcomes US$300 billion commitment for climate finance …

G20 community outreach empowers Ehlanzeni community

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… including unemployment, inequality, access to finance, climate change, tourism and artificial intelligence. “We will be … “Issues of unemployment, inequality, access to finance, climate change, tourism, artificial intelligence, and other …

De Lille highlights the power of tourism 

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… spotlight issues such as economic inequality, development, climate change, and fair-trade practices but it is also helps to once …

President Ramaphosa reflects on ’successful’ G20 Leaders' Summit

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… and financial organisations, as well as addressing climate change. “Overall, this has been a very successful G20 Summit, … He said key priorities include ending hunger, addressing climate change, and focusing on digital technology, …

Lamola urges global citizens to hold G20 leaders accountable

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… to scaling up urgent action to address challenges posed by climate change, biodiversity loss, desertification, ocean and land … to look for the implementation of the Paris Agreement on climate change and the people of the world must do the same …