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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 …

Rich countries urged to honour $100-billion climate finance goal

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… keep their promises to developing nations by meeting the climate finance commitment of US$100 billion. This is after … a pledge in 2009 to the less wealthy countries at a UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, to assist them in … Rich countries urged to honour $100-billion climate finance goal …

BRICS well positioned to create equitable world order

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… President Ramaphosa said. As the world grapples with climate change, the President said it has become crucial to ensure that the transition to a low-carbon, climate resilient future is just, fair and takes into account …

Creecy lobbies for funding of environmental challenges

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… Global Biodiversity Framework Fund, which seeks to address climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. “South Africa calls … the world tackles the triple environmental challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. The assembly …

Innovation key to thriving in a changing world, says Minister Patel

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… Ebrahim Patel. "Today, the world is more polarised, climate change is more pressing and the speed of technological …

Call to support farmers

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… Jai Shroff, said food security is a big issue, while climate change has a huge impact on farmers.  “Soil is the biggest … “If BRICS can take a lead, we can see a massive change that will really help improve soil and also create a …

Patel reflects on global challenges as he welcomes BRICS delegates

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… Summit in 2018.  “Today, the world is more polarised, climate change is more pressing and the speed of technological … more of us can project,” he said. The Minister noted that change across the globe has created turmoil and tension.  “As …

African leaders engage on environmental matters

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… of accelerating work on reducing vulnerability to climate change impacts. This work must focus on delivering key … the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP28). They will also consider …

BRICS Ministers sign declaration on agriculture

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… on agriculture. These include reducing the impact of climate change on agriculture and food production; ensuring access to … strengthening exchange of agricultural information. “On climate change, the BRICS Ministers of Agriculture called for …

Minister Creecy pays tribute to two senior environmental officials

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… of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment’s Director of Climate Change Mitigation Policy, Regulation and Planning, Mashudu … a short illness. He was a key member of the government’s climate change team and had recently been promoted into a …

DPE affirms commitment to restructuring Eskom

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… to new technologies, transforming customer behaviours and climate change policies.  “Eskom’s current structure is no longer …

TNPA, CSIR to address extreme wind disruption in Port of Cape Town 

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… CSIR-hosted programme, the Alliance for Collaboration on Climate and Earth Systems Science (ACCESS), and the other … of the Witwatersrand’s experts are studying the seasonal climate patterns that result in these extreme winds to … patterns in the Cape Peninsula and the port are likely to change because of climate change.  In addition, the …

BRICS agriculture meeting to promote sustainable production

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… issues of common interest relating to food security, climate change, rural development, economic challenges, poverty, and … production. The event will showcase rural development and climate change programmes,” the department said. The meeting …