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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 …

Majodina hands over sanitation facilities to mark World Toilet Day

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… geographical and resource constraints, water resources and climate change, including the availability of infrastructure. As the … of people, sanitation is under threat due to conflict, climate change, disasters and neglect. It also calls on …

World leaders urged to intensify fight against poverty, hunger 

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… equality. And we must overcome the planetary crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, environmental degradation and …

Two-day G20 Summit kicks off in Brazil

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… issues affecting the globe, with a specific focus on climate change.  Several roads will be closed to the public for the … much faster to tackle fundamental common challenges. The climate crisis has burned through another record, with 2024 …

Top climate activist warns of catastrophic outcomes if world doesn't transition to clean energy

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… Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - South African human rights and climate justice activist, Kumi Naidoo, has warned about the dangers of catastrophic climate change, calling on the Group of 20 (G20) leaders to urgently … Top climate activist warns of catastrophic outcomes if world …

SA seeks balance between livelihoods and renewable energy ambitions

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… to promote urgent action to combat poverty and tackle the climate crisis. “As we go to renewables, relying more on the … 80% of power stations in South Africa), the Presidential Climate Commission, the Climate Investment Fund and the World … on the role of the upcoming 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in focusing on a just transition …

SA’s G20 Presidency will be inclusive and represent different voices - Lamola

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… addressing hunger, poverty, inequality, sustainability and climate change, and global governance reform.  “We believe this …

R7.6 billion loan to implement Just Energy Transition concluded  

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… out of the €1 billion pledged at COP26 ( United Nations Climate Change Conference) in Glasgow. “The partnership with the AFD … and institutional framework that includes the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC), a dedicated JET-PMU, a …

National Treasury calls for comments on policy proposals

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… measures to achieve these mitigation goals and adapt to climate change, and the finance requirements to support the transition to a lower carbon climate resilient economy. “Carbon tax is an integral part of …

COP29 expected finalise financing model for developing economies

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… With the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) taking place this week, South Africa expects … resources for developing countries to meet ambitious climate targets under this year’s theme of “In Solidarity for …