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Reduce food waste this Christmas

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… to greenhouse gas emissions and exacerbates the effects of climate change.  “When food is wasted, not only are valuable … they produce a potent greenhouse gas that can accelerate climate change.  “The city encourages residents to practice …

SA welcomes COP28 agreement global adaptation efforts on climate change

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… which recognises and underscores that the impacts of climate change will be much lower at the temperature increase of 1.5 … adopted a new fund to help poor nations cope with costly climate disasters. “Throughout our facilitation of the Global … SA welcomes COP28 agreement global adaptation efforts on climate change

President establishes Presidential PhD Initiative to boost innovation

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… small business development and tackles the realities of climate change.  “From these examples, it is clear that we are …

KZN Premier calls for practical solutions to address climate change

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… technology and other practical solutions to address climate change. Dube-Ncube made the call when addressing various platforms at the COP 28 Climate Summit, currently underway in Dubai. Being held from … KZN Premier calls for practical solutions to address climate change

White Paper on electric vehicles released

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… urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. Additionally, we recognise the pivotal role the …

Our plan to tackle climate action must leave no one behind – President 

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… President Cyril Ramaphosa has used the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai, known as COP28, to emphasise that … makes it clear that we can take effective action against climate change while pursuing energy security for all our … Our plan to tackle climate action must leave no one behind – President  …

President Ramaphosa pleased with milestones at COP28

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… in decarbonising the economy and mitigating the effects of climate change. The President also called for more countries to participate in efforts to end the effects of climate change in developing economy countries.  "We are …

Developing countries must stand as one - President Ramaphosa

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… was speaking at the inaugural G77+China Summit on Climate Change held on the sidelines of the Conference of Parties … in this group is already experiencing the impact of climate change and its associated loss and damage. This means …

Multilateralism key to dealing with climate change

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… leaders to continue working together in efforts to tackle climate change as unilateralism can have detrimental result on … economies. “Multilateralism must remain central to global climate action. Unilateral, coercive and trade-distorting … Multilateralism key to dealing with climate change

SA commends Cuba’s support in water sector

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… of green energy including the development of hydropower, climate change and its impact on infrastructure and national disaster …

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 …