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Sectoral Emission Targets Framework approved

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… of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in 2015. The Minister said the framework would guide … targets. They will be defined and allocated as soon as the Climate Change Bill becomes law,” he said. These, he said, …

Cabinet welcomes R131bn Just Transition Partnership

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… (COP26) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) held in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom … the developed countries to support developing countries’ climate actions, including those of South Africa. “An …

BRICS members called to enhance efforts towards water sustainability

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… Mahlobo said. Mahlobo added that the effects of climate change had devastating impact on water security in South … world and this is exacerbated by drought as a result of climate change. But as a region, we have one of the best …

KZN commits to support new developments to reduce carbon footprint

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… it is sadly the continent that feels much of the brunt of climate change caused by the industrialised nations of the world. “We …

R131bn COP26 financing not meant for Eskom debt

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… Minister Pravin Gordhan says the R131 billion COP26 climate financing to help SA transition from coal to … MP Elphas Buthelezi had asked what the plans were for the climate change financing that was recently announced in Glascow …

Creecy: Phase down of coal should happen in a just manner

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… the Environment Minister Barbara Creecy says the Glasgow climate conference outcome on helping developing countries … media on the outcomes of the recently concluded Glasgow Climate Conference (COP26). The final text of the cover … track to addressing the existential challenge of climate change. For the first time the Governing Bodies of the …

Developing nations take the lead in tackling climate change

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… Developing countries continue to lead from the front on climate change actions, despite not bearing historical responsibility for causing climate change. This is according to a Ministerial Joint … Developing nations take the lead in tackling climate change …

Creecy emphasises importance of addressing climate change

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… With the African continent facing the full impact of the climate emergency, the region cannot delay its climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts, says Minister of … Creecy emphasises importance of addressing climate change …

Economically improving the lives of the previously marganalised

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… Strategy at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) COP 26 in Glasgow, the Minister said local …

Call for developed nations to fund climate change efforts

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… countries for the mitigation and adaptation efforts for climate change. “We share with other developing countries a view that our own ability to fulfil our climate ambition, related to both mitigation and adaptation … Call for developed nations to fund climate change efforts …

Bold action needed in decarbonising energy systems

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… Thursday.  In his message, the President acknowledged that climate change undoubtedly presented a critical and urgent threat to … do not take action now. “There is no longer any doubt that climate change presents a critical and urgent threat to …

Extreme weather events affect health, lives and livelihoods

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… extreme weather events that are experienced as a result of climate change affect the health, lives and livelihoods of people in … the world gathered in Glasgow, Scotland for the COP 26 UN Climate Change Conference. The summit is taking place at a …

SA to lobby for more investment for developing countries at COP26

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… South Africa will use the upcoming international climate change talks to lobby for more investment for developing … of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP26) – scheduled to be held in Glasgow, …

Maloti-Drakensberg range part of global research on climate change

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… plant species at high altitudes. “The deepening effects of climate change on the environment have had devastating consequences … Lesotho and South Africa," Clark explained. With climate change and increasing human pressure, he added that … Maloti-Drakensberg range part of global research on climate change …

Department addresses concerns of fishing community

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… access to the resource, illegal fishing and the effects of climate change have also contributed to the vulnerability of the …

Treasury publishes updated paper on Financing a Sustainable Economy

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… optimising the use of natural resources. “The impact of climate change on the global and South African financial sector is … Treasury said. In the paper, Treasury broadly classified climate-related risks for the financial sector as: Physical …

Creating opportunities at the Dubai EXPO

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… our environment is being altered daily as a result of climate change and we are all still grappling with the effects of the …

Transition to low-carbon emissions economy ‘urgent’ – President Ramaphosa

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… contribute to global warming and changes in the Earth's climate patterns (climate change). President Ramaphosa said the impact of climate …

NA Speaker encourages world parliaments to perform oversight functions

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… left vulnerable by COVID-19 and other disasters, including climate change. They also stressed the need for equity in the …

Gauteng, Northern Cape and Sasol sign groundbreaking memoranda on green hydrogen

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… totality of submission when we go to [the United Nations Climate Change conference],” he said. –  SAnews.gov.za …