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Treasury publishes second carbon tax draft bill

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… (NDC) commitments in terms of the 2015 Paris Agreement on Climate Change, and to reduce the country’s greenhouse gas emissions in line with the National Climate Change Response Policy and National Development Plan. …

SA Agulhas II sets sail for the 57th Antarctica expedition

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… at land-breeding marine predators as bio-indicators of change in Antarctica. The research in Antarctica … natural variability, the processes that govern global change and the role of humans in the earth and climate system. The potential for new knowledge to be gained …

Youth must lead the science revolution

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… African science and technology to the world.  “We want to change the way they talk about us. Too little is known about … overcome challenges such as poverty, inequality, climate change and disease outbreaks.  The Deputy President said the …

Government improves disaster management strategy

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… remain a reality and are on the rise due to the effects of climate change, the increasing population and pressure on …

SA calls for increased cooperation to deal with migration

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… as environmental degradation, insecurity and instability, climate change and the lack of economic opportunities that compel our … resources; maritime insecurity, as well as the impact of climate change are some of the security challenges that …

Environment, tourism protocols key to SADC development

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… These include the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC), United Nations Convention on Biological …

Conservation still a crucial aspect of SADC economy

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… economic aspirations,” Minister Xasa said. Given that climate change has been identified as one of the key contributors to …

Africa called to support circular economy

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… vision of transitioning to an environmentally sustainable, climate change resilient, low-carbon economy and just society.   The … to the 23rd United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of Parties (COP23).   The …

SA forges ahead with Paris Agreement

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… Thursday. “Despite geo-political uncertainty in the global climate change space, I would like to emphasise that the Paris … segment of the 23rd United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of Parties (COP23) in …

Minister Molewa in Germany for COP23

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… to the 23rd United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of Parties (COP23). “In determining the climate action during the pre-2020 period, COP23 is crucial …

SA to participate in CoP23

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… to the 23rd United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of Parties (CoP23) which will held in Bonn, Germany. “In determining the climate action during the pre-2020 period, COP23 is crucial …

2017 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement

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… the status quo prevails. Therefore, we have the power to change our course; the political, social and economic agency … (and citizens across the world) are rightly calling for a change in how the benefits of growth are distributed. We … can afford.” This will necessarily take the economic climate and electricity demand into consideration. It is …

Petroleum sector codes to promote transformation

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… with minimal carbon emissions, in line with the country’s climate change commitments. “South Africa recognises the role of … security of energy supply and meeting the challenge of climate change. We promote an energy mix of coal, gas, …

Nuclear to power SA into the future

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… security of energy supply and meeting the challenge of climate change. We promote an energy mix of coal, gas, renewables and … source of energy in ensuring security of supply and climate change mitigation.” Currently, nuclear constitutes …

Minister in Fiji for Pre-COP23 meeting

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… of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change on 17 and 18 October 2017. The Pre-COP 23 Ministerial … the work programme under the Paris Agreement as well as climate action agenda during the pre-2020 period. The …

SA Agulhas II leads Africa-led scientific research cruise

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… allow countries to better plan for threats associated with climate change, including storm surges, sea level rising and coastal … need to research the Indian Ocean and its influence on the climate and its marine ecosystem. South Africa’s contribution …

Transnet declares 95% of Durban Port safe

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… similar incidents in the future given the effects of climate change. It was a saving grace that all this took place within …

KZN declared disaster area

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… to monitor the incident and centralise emergency response. Climate change Government acknowledged that the recent floods are an … indicator of the severe weather conditions brought by climate change. This, in turn, affects food security and the …

More restrictions for rhino horn trade

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… development of the Circular Economy, wildlife crime and climate change adaptation and mitigation. “The EU and South Africa …

R18.1m to develop Dawid Kruiper Rest Camp

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… Plan goal of creating an environmentally sustainable, climate change resilient, low-carbon economy and just society by …