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Hlabisa engages with business on review of White Paper on Local Government
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… facing municipalities, including rapid urbanisation, climate change, youth unemployment and declining public trust. … importance of streamlining regulatory frameworks to enable climate-resilient planning, budgeting, and infrastructure …Report calls for transformed world’s food systems
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… into national development plans, budget frameworks, and climate and biodiversity strategies. • Governance … and sectors. • Science, data and technology are driving change, with increased investments in AI, digital tools and … Countries report reallocating national budgets, accessing climate funds, and engaging with regional and international …SA affirms commitment to ensuring food sovereignty
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… which have both nutritional value and resilience to climate change. “Current government programmes are mapping these … and future-proof local food systems in the face of climate volatility,” the Minister said. “Food safety and …Northern Cape a province making strides
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… meeting further affirmed closer cooperation on issues of climate change mitigation considering the province’s vulnerability to …Northern Cape green energy potential could be 'heartbeat' of SA's economy
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… to discuss how the province is addressing the issue of climate change and its state of readiness to respond to natural …Mashatile highlights role of SMEs in economic growth and job creation
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… the Sustainable Development Goals, the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, the Pact for the Future, the Global Digital Compact, … Declaration on Future Generations, the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, and Group of 20 (G20). He stressed South …UN Secretary-General Guterres calls for urgent transition to clean energy
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… a just, inclusive energy transition. Delivering a special climate address titled, “A Moment of Opportunity” at the UN … Contributions (NDCs), which are key to meeting the global climate target of limiting warming to 1.5°C. A new era of … that the transition is not only about mitigating climate change, but also about energy security, job creation, public …G20 uniquely placed to tackle global crises – Minister Ramokgopa
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… world – from economic instability and inequality to climate change and geopolitical tension. This was the key message … by 2030, with rising debt, economic shocks, hunger, and climate-related threats worsening the development outlook. …Call to address widening insurance protection gap
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… and severity of extreme weather events, exacerbated by climate change. While insurance markets play a crucial role in … risk sharing mechanisms, improved data and modelling of climate related risks and innovative insurance solutions such …MoU to promote sustainable development
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… and innovation.” Areas of focus include water, health, climate change, artificial intelligence, and other mutually …South Africa and Tunisia strengthen ties in science and innovation
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… food security, energy and water sustainability, climate change, biodiversity loss, and digital transformation. …Environment Deputy Minister urges G20 leaders to prioritise climate action
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… Singh, has urgently called for global leaders to address climate action and provide the necessary support for … Development Goals and the end of this critical decade for climate action. “Yet, we are still far from attaining these … been expanded into six, with the splitting of the climate change and air quality priorities into separate areas of …SA to host second G20 environment and climate meeting
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… technical meeting of the Group of 20 (G20) Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group (ECSWG) next week. The … critical topics, including biodiversity and conservation, climate change, land degradation, desertification and drought, … SA to host second G20 environment and climate meeting …Have your say on the Review of the White Paper on Local Government
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… billion to municipalities affected by recent disasters. Climate change is among the nine interconnected priorities for change … review document. According to the review, the “escalating climate crisis” which has “profoundly reshaped municipal …Nzimande places science and innovation at core of long-term sustainability
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… a breakdown of social cohesion, the negative impact of climate change, technological disruption and new tensions arising …Government to publish strategy for planned disaster risk management
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… Southern African region experiencing a growing number of climate-related disasters, government says it will increase … Introduce disaster risk financing instruments, including climate insurance products, to improve response time and … financial planning and investment decisions. “Climate change is not a future threat. It is a present reality, and …President Ramaphosa hails BRICS Summit as resounding success
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… Security Council. The summit also looked at the issue of climate change, calling for commitments to assist countries most … commitments, with regards to ensuring that we address climate challenges that we are facing in the world,” …Why the White Paper review matters more than ever
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… adapt to a changing world characterised by urban growth, climate challenges, youth unemployment and digital … opportunity to participate. We emphasise this because real change must be rooted in lived experiences and supported by … and ethical standards for officials and councillors. • Climate resilience strategies that future-proof …Protecting our environment, creating opportunities
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… poverty, and unemployment, which are further compounded by climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. These threats are … act. It’s a movement for environmental justice and climate resilience. Trees are nature’s air purifiers, carbon …Campaign to plant trees and help mitigate effects of climate change
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… With the country bearing the brunt of climate change and the resultant devastation it causes in communities … and indeed the entire Africa was counting the cost of climate change, and drastic measures are urgently needed for … Campaign to plant trees and help mitigate effects of climate change …