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SA driving reforms in electricity sector

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… emissions by 2050. “A just transition to a low carbon, climate-resilient, greener economy forms part of South Africa’s global climate change commitments. We believe that there is alignment …

SA, Finland lay foundations for improved trade and investment relations

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… facing humankind today. “These include wars, the threat of climate change, and the economic inequalities worsened by the …

Global world needs to unite to attain sustainable development: President Ramaphosa

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… has become even greater than before.” Meanwhile, he said climate change is advancing at a faster pace and affecting lives and …

Energy crisis and climate change must be tackled together

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… is determined to tackle both the energy crisis and climate change together. “The country is faced with both an electricity crisis and a climate crisis, which we must tackle together. Our position … Energy crisis and climate change must be tackled together …

Pandor to host Norwegian counterpart

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… interlinking global issues. These include global health, climate change, energy, sustainable blue economy, peace and …

SA must chart its own energy transition path

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… was speaking during a panel discussion at the Presidential Climate Commission’s National Colloquium on South Africa’s … organised labour and business to discuss the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) recommendations on the JET and … the changes that need to take place in relation to climate change. What responsibility is the developed world taking for …

South Africa's energy transition will leave no one behind

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… South Africa faces biophysical risk in terms of climate change and transitional risk to the economy. “[The … biodiverse country, it means we have the full spectrum of climate induced disasters… floods, droughts, heatwaves, …

Role of science, technology critical in disaster mitigation

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… has become more critical. “With the deepening impact of climate change, the role of science, technology and innovation in …

Agriculture committee to assess presidential employment initiative

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… market access for emerging farmers; assess the impact of climate change and related disasters on agricultural production and …

SA signs agreement to ensure water security

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… basin, and adaptation to, and mitigation of the impacts of climate change in water resources management, as well as hydrological … on inspiring and capacitating young talents in water, climate and sustainability in South Africa and abroad. Dr …

Mchunu reinforces government's commitment to ensure water security

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… to the Water Action Agenda - Integrated Water and Climate Solutions – From Science to Decisions to Actions”, … scarce country and its strategy for managing the impact of climate change mainly focusses on efficient use of limited water …

SA, Belgium partnership has potential for mutually beneficial partnerships

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… faced by South Africa's agricultural sector, such as climate change and water scarcity. Belgium has strong manufacturing … revolutionise the energy sector in pursuit of low-carbon, climate resilient development, and is actively seeking …

Limpopo firefighters prepare for winter season

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… experienced heavy rains and excessive heat as a result of climate change, and this influenced the growth of fuel, which will …

Emergency response required for climate change adaptation

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… efforts to adapt to the reality of a rapidly changing climate, and to close the existing adaptation gap in this decade. This as a recently released report on climate change shows that more than a century of burning fossil fuels … Emergency response required for climate change adaptation …

President explains SA priorities to new ambassadors

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… challenges such as energy and food insecurity, climate change, conflict and the existential threat of nuclear …

Young people are innovators and change makers

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… Young people are change makers and agents of progress, President Cyril … integration, entrepreneurship, sustainable development, climate change and good governance,” President Ramaphosa said. He was … Young people are innovators and change makers …

RSA, Kingdom of Eswatini conclude Komati Treaty review consultations

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… Officer, Trevor Shongwe, affirmed that the effects of climate change - which often result in drought and severe flooding - … of us to proactively curb or prevent the dire effects of climate change,” Shongwe said. Stakeholders who attended the …

Mapisa-Nqakula leads SA delegation to IPU assembly

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… as part of the overall execution of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. “Various statutory structures of the IPU will also be … will this year focus on innovation and technological change and education in the digital age for achieving gender …

Just Energy Transition must consider Africa's needs

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… the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 26 and 27) resulting in a resolution to …

Government invests R252m in sports infrastructure

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… Transition Framework developed through the Presidential Climate Commission. The Just Transition Framework informs the basis for SA's long-term climate action and affirms South Africa’s net zero … to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will be a significant moment where the first …