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Developed economies urged to accelerate climate action

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… honour past promises. The President was speaking at the Climate Ambition Summit on the margins of the United Nations … Africa has witnessed with increasing alarm the effects of climate change, environmental degradation, unsustainable production … Developed economies urged to accelerate climate action …

KZN Premier calls for urgent action to respond to climate change

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… and collective action in order to respond to the impact of climate change. This, the Premier said during an engagement with various strategic and alliance partners at the 2023 Climate Week in New York, must be accompanied by meaningful … KZN Premier calls for urgent action to respond to climate change

President Ramaphosa calls on wealthy countries to meet financial commitments on climate

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… has called on partners from wealthy countries to meet the climate financial commitments they made to tackle global … billion dollars a year for developing economies to take climate action,” the President said.  President Ramaphosa was … both implement the 2030 Agenda and achieve their climate change goals in a comprehensive and integrated manner. “We …

African solidarity key to future pandemic preparedness

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… said. President Ramaphosa emphasised that a combination of climate change and the increased movement of people has caused an …

SA adds its voice to sustainable development dialogue

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… Ramaphosa stressed the need to step up actions against climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss. At the same time, he …

Oil and gas imperative for SA's energy security

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… and discovery of indigenous gas is crucial for meeting our climate change targets and securing of energy supply,” she … My counter argument is that we are not going to change this situation if we do not use the revenue earned …

President Ramaphosa welcomes inclusion of AU into G20

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… Global Partnership for Sustainable Development to meet climate change commitments. “South Africa welcomes the Indian …

AU joins G20 as a permanent member

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… to respond collectively, decisively and with urgency to climate change. “No country is spared the effects of climate change. It is vital that industrialised countries, …

SA welcomes efforts to accelerate progress of SDGs

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… inequality, and spur economic growth – all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests. In his …

SA celebrates women in science, technology, innovation

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… knowledge systems to astronomy.  Harnessing technological change and innovation University of Witwatersrand Chancellor, … the awards 20 years ago. “Harnessing technological change and innovation, starts with ensuring access in the … women and girls”. Award categories In honour of the late climate-change activist and science champion, the Department …

Deputy President calls on social partners to tackle joblessness, climate change

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… the country’s pressing issues, especially unemployment and climate change.    The Deputy President took to the podium at the … proceed with the best potential or least worst outcomes.”  Climate change He also touched on the impact of climate … President calls on social partners to tackle joblessness, climate change

President Ramaphosa to attend G20 Summit

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… development, health, agriculture, energy, environment, climate change, and anti-corruption,” the Presidency said. Department …

Investment in climate change resilient infrastructure emphasised

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… Africa’s infrastructure investments against the impacts of climate change. “If the impacts of climate change are not taken into account now, there is a … Investment in climate change resilient infrastructure emphasised …

Electricity Minister attends African Climate Summit

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… in Nairobi, Kenya, to participate in the inaugural Africa Climate Summit (ACS). The summit takes place from 4 – 6 September under the theme, ‘Green Growth and Climate Finance for Africa and the World’. “The summit is … of the Committee of African Heads of States on Climate Change (CAHOSCC). “The ACS will draw African Heads of State, …

15th BRICS Summit heralds new chapter for the group

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… for development, international crime, fighting terrorism, climate change and vaccine production, we are able to strengthen our …

Recognising women in science and technology

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… 8 September in Durban. Themed, ‘Harnessing technological change and innovation to achieve gender equality and empower … was one of South Africa's leading young scientists in climate change, a social entrepreneur, and the founder of … recognised as one of the 40 under-40 African Leaders for Climate Resilience in 2019. The DSI and 2023 SAWiSA has 26 …

CoGTA to convene 4th meeting of BRICS Ministers responsible for disaster management

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… the destruction of properties and infrastructure owing to climate change. This makes eThekwini a good case study in the quest … through building back better using risk-informed and climate resilient innovations.” In addition, the department …

BRICS, Africa CDC commit to work with business on future pandemics

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… “Increasing human and animal interconnectedness, climate change and an increasing frequency of infectious disease …

SA working to accelerate water and sanitation access by 2030

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… determine how South Africa experience and respond to climate change. The climate challenge has brought innovative approaches to water …

Expanded BRICS expected to have a firmer say on international agenda

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… to find solutions to the problems facing our world such as climate change, poverty, healthcare, education for the most …