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Tshwane communities urged to exercise caution during thunderstorms

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… vehicles, livelihoods and livestock. “The impact of climate change during rainy seasons is known to disrupt normal … said.  In its statement on Friday, it added that climate change continues to exacerbate these impacts, with …

DWS rolls out nationwide activities to mark National Water Month

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… Discussions will focus on conservation, pollution, climate change impacts, as well as flood and drought management. The …

Traditional leaders the roots that hold the nation up

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… grow crops and sustain their livestock. “The effects of climate change are worst in rural areas, as we saw with the recent …

Land bills to speed up transformation

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… global challenges, including land and water grabbing, climate change vulnerabilities, and the need for redistributive land …

Land reform central to social and economic development- Nyhontso

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… not resolve the land question, we will never resolve the climate question, let alone the hunger question,” the … global challenges, including land and water grabbing, climate change vulnerabilities, and the need for redistributive land …

Afreximbank commits $8 billion to bolster SA’s economy

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… support the just energy transition, particularly through climate finance mechanisms. According to the Presidential Climate Commission, a just transition to a low-carbon economy … security, while addressing the serious threat of climate change. The bank’s programmes are also designed to support …

South Africa to engage global leaders on agrarian reform

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… global challenges, including land and water grabbing, climate change vulnerabilities, and the need for redistributive land … on land governance, environmental sustainability and climate justice. In addition, the Minister will take part in …

Energy transition a matter of survival - President Ramaphosa

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… The climate transition is not only a developmental goal for South … inaugural meeting of the newly elected Presidential Climate Commission on Friday. “Climate change is an existential threat to the future of humanity and …

Call for renewed push to secure water and sanitation across Africa

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… that delayed investment has left millions vulnerable to climate shocks, poor health, and economic stagnation. … a top priority. “However, the accelerating impacts of climate change have forced governments to confront a new reality. …

Environmental legislation supports sustainable development

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… authorisation and rehabilitation obligations. •    Support climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts; and  •    ensure …

Portfolio committee calls for long-term disaster preparedness

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… the call for long-term disaster preparedness and climate adaptation measures. The call was made during … the importance of long-term disaster preparedness and climate change adaptation. “We are asking what plans are being put in …

Call for shift to innovative building technologies

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… call to decisive action [and] a collective commitment to change how we plan, finance, approve and build sustainable … constrained public finances and the escalating climate crisis as structural challenges that demand new … households directly in harm’s way. At the same time, climate change has become an undeniable reality, with the …

Tech innovations key to building climate-resilient homes - President Ramaphosa

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… no longer meet the needs of a growing population facing climate change and rising urban pressures, says President Cyril … opportunity,” Ramaphosa said. The summit also focused on climate-resilient housing, particularly after recent floods … Tech innovations key to building climate-resilient homes - President Ramaphosa …

TNPA enhances its investment in vessel mooring assets

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… Abdool said the new assets arrive at a critical time, as climate change increasingly exposes ports to strong winds of between …

President Ramaphosa to address Innovative Building Technologies Summit

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… backlog, rapid urbanisation, and the increasing impacts of climate change,” the Presidency said in a statement.  Its objectives … also promote IBTs as solutions for disaster-resistant and climate-resilient housing, supporting community rebuilding …

Protection of persons with disabilities key amid severe weather conditions

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… for the protection of persons with disabilities against climate change as mandated by law and policy. “The call for the … of the rights of persons with disabilities in the changing climate follows the clarion call by the White Paper on the …

SA to champion African water investment agenda at global talks in Dakar

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… in water and sanitation programmes that strengthen climate resilience, support economic growth and advance human … sustainable economic development; Water for the planet — climate change, biodiversity, resilience and disaster risk reduction; …

Innovation at the centre of government’s push to tackle housing backlog

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… areas. “These challenges are further compounded by climate change, which has increased the frequency and severity of … faster, more cost-effective, environmentally sustainable, climate resilient and capable of being deployed at scale,” …

Investment in science, technology and innovation key to development

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… the threat of pandemics, economic and digital inequality, climate change, biodiversity loss, disruptive technologies, and an …

President Ramaphosa assesses flood damage, calls for stronger disaster response

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… said the frequency and intensity of disasters linked to climate change require government to strengthen its disaster response capabilities. “We're now in an era where climate change is quite evident to everyone, and we are now …