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BRICS ministers talk trade, UN reforms, terrorism

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… Pretoria - Trade, climate change, reforms of the United Nations and terrorism were high … principles of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. “They further called upon developed countries …

Communities urged to use land responsibly

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… smart agriculture and adaptation to our changing climate, especially in the dry fragile parts of our areas … sustainably manage our land, we will reduce the impacts of climate change and reduce the potential for disasters. “Our success …

Firefighters thanked for their brave efforts

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… for South Africa and Africa as a whole of adapting to climate change, referring to recent natural disasters like the … to the fires getting out of control.  “Although we cannot change the weather, we can adapt to it by using our renewable …

Minister thankful for assistance offered to stranded tourists

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… it has become essential to support all efforts to combat climate change, and the disastrous weather patterns that have become …

President sends condolences to storm victims’ families

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… towards the full implementation of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. “As a developing country, we believe that the Paris …

Universal access to clean drinking water achievable

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… targets to wipe out poverty, fight inequality and tackle climate change over the next 13 years. It is aimed at building on the … Water sources are threatened by overuse, pollution and climate change. Billions of people lack access to safe water …

Cabinet regrets USA's decision on Paris Agreement

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… Affairs said the international community regards climate change as the single biggest threat to the well-being, health … Protocol, is a victory for multilateral effort to curb climate change. The Agreement entered into force far earlier …

SA regrets USA's withdrawal from Paris Agreement

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… the outstanding contribution made to the fight against climate change in the US by past administrations, states, cities, … multilateral process. “The international community regards climate change as the single biggest threat to well-being, …

National Green Fund creates 6 000 direct jobs

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… transition to a low carbon, resource efficient and climate resilient development path delivering high impact … the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) where South Africa serves on the Board and … are now able to process finance applications for climate change adaptation and resilience. “We continue our …

Operation Phakisa making waves in oceans economy

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… this financial year, the department will also develop a Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) strategic framework, which … in this financial year, government will finalise the Climate Change Adaption and Mitigation Plan. –  SAnews.gov.za …

Cape Town residents urged to reduce water consumption

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… the City. Cape Town is experiencing the harsh impacts of climate change, with reduced annual average rainfall and abnormal …

Mpumalanga declares war on potholes

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… are going to be the bedrock of this programme. Due to climate change and lack of regular maintenance as a result of limited …

Municipalities to be hubs of economic transformation

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… municipalities will integrate the possible impact of climate change into their plans and work to mitigate the effects of … in remote regions of the country. “Even where there was a change of leadership after the August 3rd Local Government …

President Zuma lauds Team SA on positive WEF

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… combating, adapting to and building resilience against climate change; and science, technology and innovation and with …

Africa strives for a climate resilient economy

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… private sectors will contribute to the development of a climate resilient economy in Africa. Minister Molewa said … together the World Economic Forum’s Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders, and CEOs who are part of the group and those … of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in 2015 concluded a four-year negotiating process that …

How smart waste management and recycling can benefit economy

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… The situation is being exacerbated by the effects of climate change. These are some of the issues being raised at World … as well, the session that I attended this morning was on climate change. The good thing about the WEF meeting is that …

SA has a good story to tell: Finance Deputy Minister

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… of progress in their continent. Drought, exacerbated by climate change, is making things worse in some regions with shortage … that the structural economy of the country needs to change if the persistent inequalities and poverty were to be …

Dam levels critical for Cape Town

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… to become more frequent as a result of the impact of climate change. In addition, the severity and scale of drought … Our relationship with water therefore must start to change – this relationship is something that we can control.” …

President Zuma welcomes WEF delegates

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… combating, adapting to and building resilience against climate change, and science, technology and innovation. -  …

President Zuma to lead SA delegation to the WEF

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… combating, adapting to and building resilience against climate change, and science, technology and innovation. President …