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Major leap for Africa at G20 summit

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… President Zuma said.   Sustainable development and climate change Climate change, sustainable development and energy also …

President Zuma to lead SA delegation to G20

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… said that given the current global dynamics on trade and climate change, the upcoming G20 Summit presents an opportunity for … show international leadership particularly, in the area of climate change and trade, in helping to achieve progress in …

SA holds China in high regard - Minister

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… institutions, financial governance, the global economy and climate change remains paramount. “Together, with all developing …

SA, DRC push for strengthened trade relations

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… the United States of America from the Paris Agreement on climate change. - SAnews.gov.za …

SA committed to sustainable development

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… demonstrates the country’s commitment to sustainable and climate smart development. “South Africa’s short, medium and … is to contribute towards an environmentally sustainable, climate change resilient, low carbon economy and just society,” …

Minister Molewa to attend BRICS meeting

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… the entering into force of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, and enhancing cooperation in the field of …

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 …