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Anglo American to launch hydrogen-powered mine haul truck

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… a signatory to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and Paris Agreement, to a just transition, a low carbon economy and a climate-resilient society.  South Africa is party to an …

Protect communities affected by KZN floods: Mbalula

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… must continue to build our resilience to the impacts of climate change, through early warning systems, stronger … said on Thursday in Midrand. Addressing the Presidential Climate Commission’s Just Transition Framework …

Africa Travel Indaba gets underway

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… be cognisant that we are experiencing warning signs of climate change, therefore our sector must be part of the united …

Godongwana attends World Bank, IMF meetings

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… Godongwana stressed South Africa’s commitment to address climate change based on science, equity and sustainable development. … in the electricity sector. South Africa’s Presidential Climate Finance Task Team, recently established by President …

KZN Premier calls for waiver of toll fees on major routes

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… Zikalala explained. Global warming Zikalala warned that climate change affects nearly every aspect of live, and global … of the poor more vulnerable to the devastating effects of climate change. “We also make an impassioned appeal to the …

Post Office contributes towards climate change mitigation efforts

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… consumption costs as well as emissions as part of its climate change mitigation efforts. At the end of the financial year, … dioxide is a greenhouse gas that is a major contributor to climate change due to its increased warming of the globe. At … Post Office contributes towards climate change mitigation efforts …

Floods detail the effect of climate change

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… are the beginnings of South Africa feeling the effects of climate change, says Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs … month,” said the Minister. This, she said, confirmed that “climate change is here”. "The scientists have been telling us … Floods detail the effect of climate change

Phased approach to address flood aftermath

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… for and that the state receives value for money.” Climate change Meanwhile, President Ramaphosa has noted that the … frequency of extreme weather conditions as a result of climate change. “We need to increase our investment in …

Government working together to relieve disaster-affected KZN

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… disaster is an indication of the devastating effects that climate change can have. “This disaster is obviously part of climate change. It is telling us that climate change is …

Economic recovery: No more time for ‘platitudes’

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… ensuring ease of doing business in the country, addressing climate change and raising skill levels within the workforce. “Early …

SA supports healthy recovery from COVID-19

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… due to avoidable environmental causes. These include the climate crisis, which is the single biggest health threat … to certain hazardous chemicals and negative impacts of climate change are the most pressing environmental public health …

Release of sixth assessment report on climate change mitigation welcomed

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… report on mitigation by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). “This important report on mitigation … For South Africa, we take a developmental approach to climate action, and this report provides valuable scientific … Release of sixth assessment report on climate change mitigation welcomed …

Climate change and fires

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… released a landmark report last week calling for a radical change in government spending on wildfires, shifting … of the century, primarily because of the rate of global climate change. The report calls for governments to … communities, and strengthen global commitment to fight climate change”, cautions Humphrey. For the past 18 years, …

SA well positioned to be health centre for Africa: Dr Soon-Shiong

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… communication, infrastructure, bio materials and address climate change,” he said. Soon-Shiong announced that a R150 million …

Costly due diligence, lack of skills impact investments

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… needed to be a transfer of skills. She said a big cultural change was needed for progress. Cabot-Alletzhauser said there was a need to have a mechanism of cultural change and cost control. She added that an entity independent … trillion. “So to move the needle on the SDGs and even on climate change, we only need an alignment of those assets by …

SA explores groundwater as alternative water source

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… in communities affected by water supply challenges. “As climate change gets worse, groundwater will become more critical. … is thus a resource of strategic importance.” Mchunu said climate change and increased demand for water across multiple …

World parliaments called to act against climate change

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… around the world to take all necessary steps to deal with climate change. This, Mapisa-Nqakula said, can be done through … themed ‘Getting to Zero, Mobilising Parliaments to Act on Climate Change’, enjoined the IPU to reflect on the question … World parliaments called to act against climate change

Raising of Hazelmere Dam wall on track

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… serious water problems during 2004/5 drought period. “The climate change has made us aware that these occurrences are seasonal, …

Nuclear energy pivotal for sustainable energy supply

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… security while we gradually transition to respond to climate change imperatives. To this end we need to extract maximum … shall form part of South Africa’s strategy to mitigate climate change’.  “Therefore, in line with this policy …

Climate change poses risk to gender equality

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… side event on 'African Women Resilience in the Context of Climate Change' during the Commission for the Status of Women (CSW66) in New York on Tuesday, Sotyu said climate change is causing massive livelihood losses and … Climate change poses risk to gender equality …