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Didiza to lead Nelson Mandela Day activities in Qunu

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… Day is to inspire individuals to take action to help change the world for the better and in so doing, build a … awareness of the intersections between food security and climate change. “In 2022 we will be highlighting the plight of food security and climate change with the tagline, “Do what you can, with what …

New transformative river management programme aids climate adaptation

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… Programme (TRMP) that will mitigate the impact of climate change as witnessed during the April floods. The TRMP, which … streams over a period of 10 years, as part of building a climate resilient and safe city. The programme has a … New transformative river management programme aids climate adaptation …

South Africa, Switzerland conclude $3.5m finance facility

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… Africa’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the climate-linked energy transition. Ministry spokesperson, … solutions in strategic sectors for development linked to climate change, and will particularly support the implementation of …

President Ramaphosa receives Just Energy Transition framework

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… The framework was presented to him by the Presidential Climate Committee (PCC) on Tuesday. “As this Just Transition framework underscores, combating climate change is not only an environmental imperative, but an …

President Ramaphosa urges Africa to focus on food security

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… our own fertilisers to secure our own food security.” Climate change The President said during deliberations, fruitful discussions were held on climate change and the responsibility that developed …

President Ramaphosa urges for UN Security Council reform

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… an emerging international order to a common programme of change. We must be committed to shaping our own institutions … agenda for humanity that would see us collectively address climate change, conflict, poverty and insecurity,” the … “Urgent global issues like COVID-19, poverty, inequality, climate change and the broader sustainable development agenda …

BRICS valuable platform to tackle global challenges: President Ramaphosa

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… Ramaphosa said. He noted that urgent global issues like climate change and sustainable development are not being effectively …

Cabinet welcomes significant drop in COVID-19 infections

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… activities. WATCH |    Post Cabinet briefing Climate change Cabinet has welcomed the visit to South Africa by Alok Sharma, President of the 26th United Nations (UN) Climate Change Summit, from 19 to 21 June 2022. Cabinet has …

Work underway to usher in just energy transition

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… funds. This is according to the Head of the Presidential Climate Finance Task Team, Daniel Mminele, who - together … are appropriately structured to support South Africa’s climate ambitions and priorities. “We have made it clear that … boost the economy and to address the threat of climate change at the same time. The COP President and Ministers …

Progress made towards Just Energy Transition

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… Parties (COP26) President and the Head of the Presidential Climate Finance Task Team, Daniel Mminele, a meeting was held … South Africa’s transition to a low carbon economy and a climate resilient society.   Through the Political … South Africa’s NDC, including the tabling of a Climate Change Bill in Parliament; reforms underway in the …

President Ramaphosa to participate in 14th BRICS Summit

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… outcomes are a standalone BRICS High-level Meeting on Climate Change; the adoption of an Action Plan for the Implementation …

SA's BRICS membership has grown substantially, says President

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… the conflict in Ukraine and the increasing effects of climate change. The strategy aims to maintain sustainable agriculture …

Communities urged to protect their properties amid fire season

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… that scientists across the world have warned that due to climate change and global warming, fire seasons are becoming longer, …

Blue Deal agreement to combat Crocodile River pollution

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… Chairperson, Hans Schepman alluded to the impact of climate change and emphasised the importance of cooperation and working together. “Climate change affects all the people of the world. The …

R350 grants will be paid - Gungubele

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… like soup kitchens, promotion of literacy, greening and climate change mitigation programmes, as well as youth support …

Government to invest in climate-proof infrastructure

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… President David Mabuza says government will invest in climate-resilient infrastructure following the recent … in the vulnerable areas, the response will be to invest in climate-proof infrastructure, including climate-sensitive … to investigate the potential impact of projected climate change disasters that are caused by extreme rainfall and …

Momoniat appointed as acting National Treasury Director-General

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… Tax Act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to counter climate change. “I, as the Minister, the National Treasury team, and …

Treasury notes IMF SA economy assessment

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… matters, South Africa remains committed to address climate change based on science, equity and sustainable development. South Africa’s Presidential Climate Finance Task Team will advise the country on the …

SA commemorates World Food Safety Day

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… innovation, responsible consumption and production and climate change. “In South Africa, food safety remains a shared … as hygiene, antimicrobial resistance, zoonotic diseases, climate change, food fraud and the potential benefits of …

Mchunu intervenes to resolve water challenges in Nelson Mandela Bay

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… this week. Mchunu said this is a clear manifestation of climate change, which resulted in a shortage of rainfall for a period …