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Heatwave conditions break records

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… still manifest its influence in the next few months and change the outlook of the rainfall forecast for mid- and late … weather service will continue to monitor the weather and climate conditions and provide updates on any future …

President heads to Dubai for UNFCCC’S COP28

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… delegation to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’s (UNFCCC) 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) in … the value of partnerships in dealing with the challenge of climate change and sustainable development,” the Presidency …

Collaboration is key to moving SA towards a water secure future

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… sentiments echoed by leading scientists who attended the Climate Change and Water Sector Consultation workshop, held in … leading minds and various stakeholders in a hybrid Climate Change and Water Sector Consultation workshop. The …

South Africa signs loan agreements to support Just Energy Transition

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… partners to support government’s key reforms under climate change and the electricity sector. “These facilities also …

Cabinet approves Just Energy Transition Implementation Plan

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… required for the country to transition to a low carbon and climate resilient economy in line with the National … Paris Agreement and United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change as well as NDP [National Development Plan] …

President expected to address education conference and cruise terminal opening

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… the COVID-19 pandemic, Ebola, HIV and AIDS, conflict, and climate change. “Discussions during the conference will focus on …

Global teacher and education workers labour federation meets in Joburg

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… as the COVID-19 pandemic, Ebola, HIV/AIDS, conflict, and climate change. “Taking place every four years, EIRAF serves as a …

Initiative seeks to combat alien species

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… invasions will exacerbate the effects of context of climate change and the extreme weather events associated with global … that will assist us in the fight against the effects of climate change,” the Minister said. To ensure sustainable …

SA can expected heat waves this summer

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… as the El Niño event can still manifest its influence and change the outlook of the rainfall prediction to become more … it was not an unusual event that can only be attributed to climate change. Monday’s thunderstorm unleashed a hailstorm … “Isolated incidents cannot be directly attributed to climate change. An increased probability of ‘normal’ severe …

Komati power station repurposing on PCC agenda

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… The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) is expected to convene its 12th … at the back of the latest findings of the PCC commissioned Climate Finance Landscape Report and the mooted Just … Council (HSRC) focusing on “Attitudes towards Climate Change and the Just Transition” as well as a report on the …

Government activities for the week, 13 November - 17 November 2023

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… and the United Nations Development Programme will host a Climate Change Adaptation Workshop. On Friday, 17 November, Minister …

Creecy publishes Game Meat Strategy for SA

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… environmental problems such as poverty, zoonotic diseases, climate change, and food insecurity, for the benefit of the South …

Patel welcomes Ford’s further investment in SA

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… not only supports our national efforts to combat climate change but also positions South Africa as a key player in the …

KZN population increases by 21%

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… social wage and even the unpredictability occasioned by climate change,” Dube-Ncube said. She said knowing that KwaZulu-Natal …

Climate Loss and Damage Fund to be established for developing countries

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… Committee of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) on the operationalisation of the Climate Loss and Damage Fund. The purpose of the Fund is to … Climate Loss and Damage Fund to be established for developing …

Committee concludes oversight visit to Mpumalanga

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… their disaster management plans incorporate the impact of climate change. “We are satisfied with the progress of the …

SANDF is ready and able to secure the nation, says President

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… will continue to experience extreme weather events due to climate change, and that the SANDF will be called upon to assist in …

Funds allocated for future disasters

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… To cater for the growing pressures imposed by climate change on infrastructure, especially at the local level, … Minister said mitigating the environmental risks posed by climate change must go hand-in-hand with addressing the …

Human settlements development bank in the pipeline

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… are receiving allowances is R19 billion,” Tshwete said. Climate change In response to Climate Change issues, Tshwete said the country is now …

SA participates in Cairo Water Week

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… strategies to tackle issues such as water scarcity, climate change, and ecosystem resilience.  The Deputy Minister will …