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Presidential Climate Change Coordinating Commission established

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… Cabinet has approved the establishment of the Presidential Climate Change Coordinating Commission, at its ordinary meeting this … the just transition of our country to a low carbon climate and resilient economy and society by 2050,” said a … Presidential Climate Change Coordinating Commission established …

Change of season impacts KZN dam levels

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… will begin to soar and given the continued effects of climate change, we are expecting that things will get worse before … Change of season impacts KZN dam levels …

Department urges citizens to use water sparingly

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… driest countries. “Added to this are the dire effects that climate change continues to pose on the country’s weather patterns. …

Memorial garden honours COVID-19 victims

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… of sustainable environmental management,” Sotyu said. Climate change The Deputy Minister also handed over 28 Skip bins to … from the atmosphere. “As highlighted by the Paris Climate Agreement in 2015, forests and trees play a crucial …

Have your say on greenhouse gas emissions guidelines

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… South Africa has committed to mitigating the effects of climate change through the reduction of emissions under the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. In terms of the verification guidelines for …

SA works to create new, inclusive economy

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… Africa is that it must be able to withstand the effects of climate change. “A climate-resilient economy is necessary to protect jobs, …

Strategy to help SA address climate change

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… South Africa’s National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy (NCCAS) which supports the … meeting its obligations in terms of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, has been approved. “This strategy defines the … Strategy to help SA address climate change …

SADC condemns violence in Mozambique

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… attacks and cybercrime, and address the adverse effects of climate change. Monday’s virtual summit was attended by President … pillars also recognise gender, youth, environment and climate change, and disaster risk management as important …

Persistent downpours yield slight increases in WC dam levels

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… can go a long way to augment water supply in the face of climate change. This is also in line with the National Water and …

Recovery plan for mining and energy sectors

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… African government and the World Bank. “Concerns around climate change and the just transition have necessitated a deliberate … in accordance with our ratification of international climate change protocols,” the Minister said. – SAnews.gov.za …

COVID-19 revives the spirit of solidarity

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… eliminating poverty and under development, food security, climate change, and Gender-Based Violence (GBV).  “We have it within … taken many lives and destroyed many more. He called for a change in behaviour. “The only way we can beat this virus, is …

Lending a hand this Mandela Day

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… security, promotes ecosystem resilience in an area of climate change, while creating much needed jobs. With the wood from …

Adopt a river in honour of Madiba's legacy

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… for water security, particularly in the face of global climate change, and a multitude of anthropogenic impacts affecting …

Call to protect jobs

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… economies. In so many respects, this pandemic has forced change of a transformational kind upon us, change that would otherwise have been gradual and slow,” he … driven by technological innovation, demographic shifts, climate change, globalisation - and in the current context, a …

President participates in virtual COVID-19 global summit

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… driven by technological innovation, demographic shifts, climate change, globalisation - and in the current context, a global …

Measures in place to support farmers amid drought

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… “In the final analysis, the cumulative negative effects of climate change, resulting in severe drought and flooding, affects all …

Breaking ground for economic growth

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… systems are being explored, especially in relation to climate change and the green economy.” The Minister said government …

Africa launches medical supplies platform to fight COVID-19

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… flows, security, migration and action to deal with climate change. “Humanity is facing a grave and uncertain crisis, as …

Call to protect land

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… desertification. As individuals and corporates, we need to change our behaviour, adopt efficient land use planning and … creating some form of resilience against the impacts of climate change. “We will continue to make funds available for such …

SA supports call for two-year debt standstill

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… resources, responding to the challenges brought about by climate change and to bringing material progress to all the peoples …