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Department reaffirms commitment to climate change action

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… (DWS) has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing climate change and its impact on water resources and sanitation … Speaking during a workshop organised by the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) in conjunction with the department, … Department reaffirms commitment to climate change action …

Deputy Minister calls on South African thought leaders to drive solutions

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… these protections”. The Deputy Minister shared that climate change and the economic aftershocks of COVID-19 are prompting …

Call to ensure safety of initiates ahead of initiation season

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… and emerge more robust as a nation to face and mitigate climate change effects that we are experiencing.”  Funding for …

President Ramaphosa congratulates incoming Secretary-General of the Commonwealth

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… Heads of Government Meeting correctly identified climate resilience; sustainable peace and the peaceful … empowerment and resilience against global challenges like climate change, debt and inequality. Support for these goals is …

CoGTA, Treasury work together on disaster relief funding

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… wildfires and droughts. “While the pressing realities of climate change have exacerbated some of these risks, others are …

Olver's appointment to climate commission welcomed

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… The Presidential Climate Commission has welcomed the appointment of Dr … and was instrumental in the early development of climate policy and environmental legislation, as well as the … transitions into a public entity in terms of the Climate Change Act recently enacted by President Ramaphosa,” Moosa …

SA prepares for UNFCCC COP29

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… As South Africa prepares to participate in the UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP29), government has indicated that it will advocate for climate finance for developing nations, adaptation and …

SA engages in global talks on protecting the ozone layer

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… times more powerful than carbon dioxide in driving climate change. “The 2016 Kigali Amendment to the Protocol introduced … of Ozone Depleting Substances and maximising the climate benefit. - SAnews.gov.za …

Dr Crispian Olver appointed as new Deputy Chairperson of the PCC

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… Olver as the new Deputy Chairperson of the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC), effective from 1 November 2024.  Dr … South Africa's transition to a low-carbon, inclusive, and climate-resilient economy.  The commission was formalised as … 3A public entity following the signing of the Climate Change Act by President Ramaphosa in July 2024. Dr Olver …

SA to participate in the 36th Meeting of the Parties

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… times more powerful than carbon dioxide in driving climate change. The 2016 Kigali Amendment to the Protocol introduced … of Ozone Depleting Substances and maximising the climate benefit. – SAnews.gov.za   …

Girls have the potential to change the world, says Minister

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… during their adolescent years, girls have the potential to change the world – both as the empowered girls of today and … of humanity is an equal partner in solving the problems of climate change, political conflict, economic growth, disease … Girls have the potential to change the world, says Minister …

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 …