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More work needs to be done on climate education

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… With the imminent threat of climate change, South Africa has laid the foundation to enable climate education in schools but there are areas of … More work needs to be done on climate education …

Cabinet reflects on G20 Leaders’ Summit

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… to environmental, social and economic effects of climate change,” Gungubele said.  Cabinet further endorsed the Africa … commitments made under both the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and its Paris Agreement. These include a call …

President Ramaphosa holds bilateral meetings at G20 summit

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… a statement. The two presidents also discussed issues of climate change, the BRICS group of countries and support for the … from developed economies to fulfil their Paris COP21 climate agreements. The two nations further committed on more …

Developed nations backtracking on climate change mitigation commitments

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… resources. “Such double standards are incompatible with climate equity and justice,” the Ministerial Joint Statement … of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 27) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. The meeting was … Developed nations backtracking on climate change mitigation commitments …

President Ramaphosa calls for AU to join G20 leaders group

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… developed nations at the recently held 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties (COP27). “We … countries in the G20 need to demonstrate more ambitious climate action and must honour their financial commitments to …

President Ramaphosa to attend G20 summit

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… are most affected by food shortages and the effects of climate change. In this regard, South Africa will support that …

Grant funding also needed for energy transition

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… and from commercial financial institutions. “At the UN Climate Change Summit last year, France, Germany, UK, US and the …

Communities warned against building in low-lying areas near rivers

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… the season of unpredictable weather conditions induced by climate change which are threatening human lives.” She commended the …

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 …