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South Africa aims for zero emissions by 2050

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… reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Speaking at the Climate Resilience Symposium underway at the Council for … “It takes into account the feasibility of undertaking a climate response through a set of just transition pathways. … we have taken proactive measures like setting up a Climate Change Response Fund , we need to think seriously about the …

South Africa will decarbonise at a pace affordable to the economy

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… said on Monday. The President was speaking at the Climate Resilience Symposium, which is underway at the … International Convention Centre, in Pretoria. READ | Climate resilience tops agenda at symposium Held under the theme, 'Moving the needle on climate change and just transition: The role of the National …

Western Cape, KZN a stark reminder of worsening climate change - President Ramaphosa

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… President Cyril Ramaphosa says with the effects of climate change worsening, as seen in the Western Cape and Kwa-Zulu … more ways to make both the economy and country more climate resilient. The President was addressing the nation … Western Cape, KZN a stark reminder of worsening climate change - President Ramaphosa …

Climate resilience tops agenda at symposium

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… The spotlight will be on climate change as climate experts, including academia and senior government … Climate resilience tops agenda at symposium …

President Ramaphosa and Prime Minister Starmer commit to deepen ties

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… people-to-people, diplomatic, trade and investment and climate change domains,” said the Presidency. The Prime Minister … G20 would be a platform for advancing shared interests in climate change, economic growth and the eradication of …

US Secretary Blinken congratulates Minister Lamola on his appointment

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… goals, and supporting renewable energy sources to address climate change and provide reliable power,” the statement said. – …

President Ramaphosa, President Biden commit to deepening relations

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… as economic growth, job creation, social development and climate change, as well as South Africa’s Presidency of the G20 in …

New dispensation needed to improve water and sanitation service provision

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… with CMAs as partners.  In acknowledging the effects of climate change, Mchunu said the department is an important contributor to building a climate-resilient future through continuous strategising and …

Pandor believes BRICS has opportunity to shape a 'refreshed' global order

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… challenges such as poverty, inequality, underdevelopment, climate change, migration, disease, human trafficking, terrorism, and …

Celebrating World Environment Day

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… linked to food and water security, poverty, urbanisation, climate change and biodiversity, and are therefore among the most …

Research into Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation receives $92m

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… into the International Joint Initiative for Research in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation.  The Canada Research … and trans-sectoral research on key risks of climate change, announced in Ottawa, Canada, on Monday, 3 … Research into Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation receives $92m …

CoGTA, Defence sign agreement to collaborate on disaster management

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… on a path of sustainable development and prosperity.” Climate change The Minister emphasised the catastrophic impact of climate change, referring to it as a nightmare in South …

Programme to bridge gap between research, public policymaking

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… “These areas include energy, social sciences, agriculture, climate change adaptation and mitigation, health, and other relevant …

NCOP approves Climate Change Bill

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… Barbara Creecy, has welcomed the approval of the Climate Change Bill by the National Council of Provinces (NCOP). “Climate change is here, and we have relatively little time to … NCOP approves Climate Change Bill …

SA on track to eliminate malaria disease by 2028 

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… challenges such as heightened heatwaves exacerbated by climate change, with the potential to directly impact transmission …

El Niño effect on Southern Africa to be addressed by government agencies, partners 

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… Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.  “El Niño and climate change are fuelling this disaster, inflicting severe damage …

Diversifying water resource mix essential for supply security, says Mahlobo

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… water use, degradation of wetlands, and the impact of climate change. He also highlighted the financial challenges faced by … dry by 2030, but there will be challenges if there is no change in the way of doing things. – SAnews.gov.za …

DWS commends water entity for outstanding service delivery

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… and resources to address the challenges of water scarcity, climate change, and social inequality. – SAnews.gov.za …

Call for inclusivity in efforts to grow biodiversity economy

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… carbon sequestration, which is important in the context of climate change. To ensure a more holistic approach to access and … is experiencing the increasingly destructive effects of climate change. African countries are among the most …

SA marks World Water Day

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… of the country’s households had access to water by 2021.  “Climate change and drought add a further layer of complication when …