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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 …

WEF on Africa to focus on inclusive growth

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… posed by a growing unemployed youth population and climate change, among others. According to the WEF, the impact of the …

Sun farming technology spells good news for food security

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… of the country, as it effectively deals with the issue of climate change and the scarcity of water and land,” said Minister …

SA to participate in high level science dialogue

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… transatlantic and North-South cooperation in the areas of climate change, energy, space and ocean science. Minister Pandor will …

Race to secure safe water for all

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… infrastructure investments, valuing water, catalysing change, building partnerships and international cooperation, … Professor Patrick Verkooijen, a Special Representative for Climate Change at the World Bank warned that unless action is … to the economic growth and stability around the world with climate change making the problem worse. Call for action The …

High Office takes stock of President’s achievements

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… Africa has also ratified the Paris Agreement to combat climate change. Operation Phakisa Government has initiated Operation …

Local Government Summit to address challenges

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… resilient communities to avoid and reduce the impact of climate change and disasters; and to forge government-wide agreements …

W Cape agriculture under threat

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… stress on crops and livestock and droughts resulting from climate change. Delivering his Budget Speech in the Western Cape … are arming themselves against the adverse effects of climate change through its long-term climate change response …

Kathrada lived for South Africa

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… a redoubtable, diligent and passionate activist for social change and justice. “We are pained, gutted, saddened and … established his foundation because he was troubled by the climate of racism which consumed the country. “Such a life as …

President Zuma to open UN World Water Day Summit

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… on risks in water provision induced by drought and climate change. The South African Government has called on all …

WEF Africa to focus on creating new models of growth

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… combating, adapting to and building resilience against climate change; and science, technology and innovation. Over 900 …

Smallholder farmers to gain more access to markets

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… and to helping South Africa meet its international Climate Change Mitigation commitments. “Our message remains that …

Flemish pact to boost SA's social economy

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… to vulnerable communities, by addressing the issues of climate change, ecological sustainability and social justice and by …

President Zuma arrives in Ethiopia for AU Summit

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… on the continent, the African Peer Review Mechanism and Climate Change. The Assembly will also consider the 2016 Annual …

President Zuma set for 28th AU Summit

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… on the continent and the African Peer Review Mechanism and climate change. “The assembly will also consider the 2016 Annual …