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Cape Town accredited as a Ramsar Wetland City

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… such as disaster risk reduction and contributes to climate change adaptation and mitigation. “Over the past 20 years, … of cities through improving water quality, regulating the climate and reducing the effects of urban heat islands, …

Private sector rallied to invest in green economy

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… has found that SA and EU taxonomies both pursue the climate ambition of a "net-zero economy to 2050" as a core … Overall, for the criteria of significant contribution to climate change mitigation and adaptation, the SA taxonomy has very …

SA readies to host the World Science Forum in December

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… marked by global challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, unemployment and persistent poverty, science is more …

SA clearing economic growth impediments, says Godongwana

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… is devastated the most by the worsening effects of climate change, which pose an existential threat to humanity. We are … foster resilience and address the loss and damage due to climate change. For this to happen, the continent needs a …

Nelson Mandela lecture to place climate change under spotlight

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… delegates gather at Sharm el Sheik in Egypt for the Climate Change Conference (COP27), KwaZulu-Natal will at the weekend … the 20th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture, which will place climate change under the spotlight. For the first time in … Nelson Mandela lecture to place climate change under spotlight …

African integration integral for the continent - President Ramaphosa

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… approach to deliberations at the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) held in Egypt recently. “As Africa … be…making available $100 billion per year [to address climate change], they have not met those commitments. …

President Ramaphosa announces 90-day Visa free entry for Kenyans

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… superhighway and creative economy, and the environment and climate change. “There are definitely opportunities for South Africa …

DWS welcomes commencement of Lesotho water project phase II

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… urbanisation, continuing economic activity, and impact of climate change, put a strain on water infrastructure. Therefore, the …

France, Germany grant SA €600 million JET concessional financing

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… Germany, at a ceremony held during the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), currently taking place in Sharm El … in accelerating its journey to a low-carbon economy and climate-resilient society,” said Treasury. Last year, the …

Commitments made at Climate Change Conference must be honoured

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… Ramaphosa has told world leaders at the United Nations climate talks that commitments made during climate change negotiations must be honoured. Delivering the country … Commitments made at Climate Change Conference must be honoured …

President Ramaphosa calls for innovative ways to fund Just Transition

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… project risk and crowd in private sector finance for climate and just transition projects. “A one-size-fits-all … the high-level roundtable on Just Transition at the COP27 climate conference in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. The President … emissions, respond meaningfully to the effects of climate change on the vulnerable and ensure that no person, no …

Decarbonisation must be in line with development goals

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… the eve of the 2022 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) also known as COP27. “Although South Africa is playing its part in the global climate change effort, we have been consistent in emphasising …

President Ramaphosa to participate in climate summit in Egypt

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… Cyril Ramaphosa will participate in the Sharm El-Sheikh Climate Implementation Summit scheduled from today until … will allow discussions on innovative approaches to address climate change in the context of Just Transition, inspired by the … President Ramaphosa to participate in climate summit in Egypt …

World Bank loan to help SA decarbonise, says Godongwana

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… It seeks to make a major contribution to mitigating climate change and ensuring energy security while supporting a range …

President Ramaphosa to address Presidential Climate Commission

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… Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address the Presidential Climate Commission on government’s priority investment and … will serve as preparation for the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference – known as COP27 – which is expected to be … President Ramaphosa to address Presidential Climate Commission …

World Bank approves SA’s $497m request for Komati power plant's decommission, repurposing

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… said the Bank. The Komati Project aims to help mitigate climate change, enhance energy security, and support economic … which aims to minimise the socio-economic impacts of the climate transition, improve the livelihoods of those most …

Government seeks to strengthen support for entrepreneurship

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… with Disabilities in Africa. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Meeting Meanwhile, Cabinet endorsed the … of new chairperson at the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The IPCC Bureau will be convening its …

President to update Parliament on electricity, empowerment and energy transition

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… Ramaphosa will also spell out the role of the Presidential Climate Commission in developing South Africa’s climate change commitments as part of the country’s clean and …

SA-Spain strengthen relations

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… continents facing conflict and instability,” he said. Climate change  With less than a month to go before the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), the Heads of State …

Government commits more assistance to victims of flooding

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… April flooding in several parts of the country,” he said. Climate change Minister Godongwana said government is in the final … and the United States, as well as the European Union. “[Climate] change is reshaping the world around us, including …