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Women empowerment key to advancing gender equality

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… Minister said women have a unique ability to inspire change, and their leadership in promoting sustainable consumption, environmental conservation and climate action is both impactful and essential. “Women have … “The environmental challenges we face today, from climate change and biodiversity loss to water scarcity, …

Govt lends helping hand to servicing technicians

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… and to address the challenges posed by ozone depletion and climate change. We must remain vigilant in our efforts to phase out …

BRICS economic potential must be realised - President Ramaphosa

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… BRICS is an inclusive formation that has the ability to change the trajectory of the Global South. “To do this, we … on the point of decarbonisation and its twin issue in climate change, President Ramaphosa warned that the two … devastating impact on lives and livelihoods of our current climate trajectory. As South Africa, we remain committed to a …

Gender equality remains key in climate change adaptation

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… women being disproportionately affected by the impacts of climate change through policy, legislation and action. Addressing the Climate Change Adaptation and Gender Mainstreaming Dialogue … Gender equality remains key in climate change adaptation …

Africa urged to act now against climate change

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… With climate-driven events such as droughts and floods disrupting … African Development Community (SADC) to act now against climate change. “To counter this, it is essential to promote … Africa urged to act now against climate change

SA, Russian Presidents meet ahead of significant BRICS Summit

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… world and also, the matters that have to do with trade and climate change [and] with peace and security,” President Ramaphosa …

SA must enhance agricultural productivity to achieve Zero Hunger

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… of factors including the COVID-19 pandemic, conflict, climate change and deepening inequalities. According to the United … and organic farming can increase resilience against climate change and reduce reliance on chemical inputs. …

Citizens urged to change behaviour towards water usage

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… citizens to secure the country’s scarce resource through a change of behaviour towards water usage. The department noted … and that water resources are under immense pressure due to climate change effects. To further worsen the situation, the … Citizens urged to change behaviour towards water usage …

Climate Commission to hold dialogue on Response Fund

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… The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) is expected to convene its second public dialogue on the National Climate Change Response Fund on Thursday. According to the PCC, the … Climate Commission to hold dialogue on Response Fund …

Revitalising SA’s national parks to world destinations

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… the short to medium term, the department will prioritise climate change and energy; fisheries, particularly small-scale …

Department undertakes initiative to review spending habits

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… the short to medium term, the department will prioritise climate change and energy; fisheries, particularly small-scale …

SA’s G20 Presidency a significant moment for the country’s young democracy, says Lamola

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… that Africa receives less than 3% of the global climate change financing, while being the most affected continent. We … advocate for more resources to be allocated to Africa for climate change.”  On Thursday, International Relations and …

Human Settlements seeks engagement to localise New Urban Agenda

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… patterns, the emergence of innovative technology, climate change and changing human settlements demand patterns. Kubayi … of new ways of doing things, better ways of planning, change of pace of delivery, and adoption of innovative …

Majodina to participate in Africa and Cairo Water Weeks

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… and water infrastructure for economic production, climate resilience, and disaster risk reduction. “With less … the Cairo Water Week to be held under the theme “Water and Climate: Building Resilient Communities” aims to explore the … that fortify communities against the challenges of climate change and water scarcity. Climate change  As part of the …

Cabinet urges public to monitor weather warnings

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… damaging winds and heat waves due to the effects of climate change,” Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said …

SA committed to prioritising Africa’s development during G20 Presidency

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… and the need for a unified approach to address issues like climate change and indebtedness were also addressed.  The two leaders … of the environment, which is intertwined with climate change. –  SAnews.gov.za …

G20 women’s working group places gender equality under spotlight

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… economic empowerment, women leadership in addressing climate change, and the under-representation of women in decision … women's safety in all sectors. -    Gender-Inclusive Climate Action: Recognizing women’s crucial role in combating …

SA, Norway Ministers to drive talks on climate change mitigation

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… Dion George, and his counterpart from Norway, Minister of Climate and Environment Tore Onshuus Sandvik, have been … on mitigation before and during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29). The Ministerial Pair was … SA, Norway Ministers to drive talks on climate change mitigation …

Carbon pricing poses threat to economies of developing countries

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… such as the United National Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), discussion and agreement [on] the CBAM … said. Just Transition South Africa recognises the need for climate action to be centred on a Just Transition, meaning a …

Human Settlements aims to improve rural landscape

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… development, but it will also assist us with mitigating climate change and its effects,” Kubayi said. Kubayi was speaking at … sector is faced with many challenges, including climate change, population growth, low economic growth, …