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SA to host BRICS Friendship Cities

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… It is an opportunity for sharing strategies on climate change, energy and resilience. “South Africa seeks to address urban resilience, cities and climate change adaptation and disaster risk reductions and …

SA moves to reduce climate change vulnerability

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… has a number of initiatives that are aimed at fostering climate change adaptation and reducing the risk and vulnerability of … Environmental Affairs Acting Deputy Director General: Climate Change and Air Quality, Tlou Ramaru, said one of the … SA moves to reduce climate change vulnerability …

Change agricultural colleges, says Minister

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… help to respond to challenges facing the sector, including climate change. The Minister said this when he hosted a BRICS … will be able to even withstand the challenges of climate change and be able to flourish even during the … Change agricultural colleges, says Minister …

National state of disaster expires

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… of dealing with drought as a concern for adaptation to climate change. This entails, among others, improving the …

Public comments sought on climate change bill

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… Affairs Minister Dr Edna Molewa has published the National Climate Change Bill in Government Gazette 41689 (Notice No. 636) for … comment. “The purpose of the Bill is to build an effective climate change response and ensure the long-term, just … Public comments sought on climate change bill …

Durbanites explore SA Agulhas II

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… to further enhance the understanding of present day global climate change. The vast experience in Southern Ocean research has …

Ministers lay BRICS foundation for July summit

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… 2019 Spring Meetings,” reads the communique. 2030 Agenda, Climate change, global issues With regards to the 2030 Agenda for … manner. They reaffirmed their commitment to tackling climate change. They welcomed the entry into force of the …

Revised law to ensure old sex crimes don’t go unpunished

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… health care services. The publication of the National Climate Change Bill of 2018 for public comment was also approved by … the alignment of policies that influence South Africa’s climate change response. It will ensure the country’s …

BRICS ministers reaffirm commitment to Paris Agreement

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… their commitment to the Paris Agreement in dealing with climate change. “We reaffirm our commitments to the Paris Agreement … technology, which is one of the most critical enablers for climate action,” the ministers said in a joint statement. The …

Cabinet approves African tripartite free trade zone pact

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… Report for submission to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The primary objective of the UNFCCC is to … anthropogenic activities from interfering with the climate system. South Africa’s report contains an analysis of …

SA to use CHOGM to lobby for investment

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… the resilience of small and vulnerable states facing climate change (especially its impact on oceans); Advancing the …

Renewable energy projects to cut carbon emissions

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… industry. “I can proudly say that it is also an effective climate change mitigant and a water-smart programme. The 27 projects … over the last few years has highlighted the impact of climate change and water security. “Generating electricity …

Firefighters prepare for 2018 fire season

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… Minister Molewa reiterated the importance of adapting to climate change, referring to recent natural disasters such as the …

Minister calls for investment in SA

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… will also address the challenges associated with climate change. “Over and above, the socio-economic benefits, the …

SA marks Earth Hour

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… demonstration of their commitment to action against climate change.  Marked each year on the last Saturday of March, …

Use weather services info to your advantage

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… is able to effectively address the challenge posed by climate change. They also enable stakeholders to make climate smart decisions across critical sectors, from crop …

SA, Norway to strengthen relations

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… environment - with emphasis on oceans and pollution, climate change and sustainable energy in South Africa and Norway. …

Let's celebrate National Water Week

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… sources and water conservation. It encourages behavioural change towards the use, management, conservation, development … to the water challenge. The department said global climate change challenges have exacerbated the drought … the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. “Climate change also adds stress to the water sector by …

Drought declared a national disaster

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… infrastructure. The sectors will continue activating their climate change adaptation strategies and plans to support … common condition of most of the communities calling for a change of behaviour and the safe use of water. –  …

France congratulates President Ramaphosa

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… France and South Africa and on a common strategy to fight climate change. “President Macron has assured President Ramaphosa of …