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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, …

Department of Science and Innovation renamed to highlight focus on tech

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… on the global stage. “Its priorities include climate change and environmental sustainability, human resource …

Comments sought draft First Biennial Transparency Report

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… in 2015, at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) COP21, provides the overarching global goal and framework for international climate action in the post 2020 period. The Paris Agreement’s …

Government working with communities to find suitable land for housing

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… and put measures in place to mitigate future disasters. Climate change is upon us, and we should be better prepared and be …

Minister urges G20 to show leadership in addressing climate crisis

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… The G20 needs to show leadership in addressing the climate crisis, says Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the … Environment, Dr Dion George. “The existential crisis of climate change is posing significant threats not only to human health … Minister urges G20 to show leadership in addressing climate crisis …

SA calls for financing model to fund climate change

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… financial model to effectively fund the global response to climate change. “For South Africa and many other developing … The Minister was speaking at the G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Ministers meeting in Brazil. He said … SA calls for financing model to fund climate change …

Deputy President hopes SA's G20 Presidency will make the world more equitable

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… rising extreme poverty; the current global economy; climate and energy crises; the debt crisis facing developing … issues that will inform and drive our agenda forward.” Climate change Meanwhile, the Deputy President has described climate …

Business urged to adopt sustainable practices

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… social protection system that can withstand the impacts of climate change and support a just transition to a sustainable … South African’s vision for long-term, just transition to a climate-resilient and lower-carbon economy and society. South …

Citizens encouraged to participate in National Science Week

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… things as poverty, inequality, pandemics and the impact of climate change.” The Minister highlighted the stellar achievement of …

GNU working to build an inclusive economy

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… ensure inclusive economic growth, address and respond to climate change challenges and the Just Transition, and ensure a …