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2015 End of Year Statement By President Jacob Zuma

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… a few. Government is committed to improving the investment climate and ease of doing business. I had announced during … December 2015, Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) adopted a historic Agreement in Paris to …

Paris Agreement historic, says President

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… (COP21) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in France following the adoption of the new Paris Agreement on climate change. Late on Saturday evening, the UNFCCC adopted …

President: No change to government's fiscal stance

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… “His appointment as Minister of Finance does not signal a change in the government’s fiscal stance,” said the … focus specifically and exclusively on the current economic climate and on the country’s response,” said President Zuma. … President: No change to government's fiscal stance …

Dept addresses reports on SA's COP21 delegation

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… (COP21) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in France, saying they are based on outdated … travel for a number of journalists to attend COP21.” Climate change is an economic, social and environmental …

Climate change agreement to be concluded

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… of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Paris, France, are expected to conclude a new agreement to address climate change, later today. The Department of Environmental … Climate change agreement to be concluded …

SA pushes for reduced gas emissions in transport

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… took place at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties (COP) currently …

Minister in Paris for climate change talks

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… (COP 21) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The conference, which started on Sunday and … that will enable the international community to combat climate change effectively and boost the transition towards … Minister in Paris for climate change talks …

First State of City Climate Finance Report launched

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… General Ban Ki Moon to launch the first ever State of City Climate Finance Report by Cities Climate Finance Leadership Group (CCFLA). Mayor Tau and Ban … in Paris to adopt an ambitious, meaningful global climate change agreement and local governments are essential to this …

Tshwane pledges to reduce carbon emissions

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… of Mayors from around the world leading the fight against climate change in every region across the globe. Executive Mayor of … Kgosietso Ramokgopa made the announcement on Friday at the Climate Summit for Local Leaders held in Paris. Mayor …

China upgrades its relations with Africa

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… to work together to address challenges like terrorism, climate change and the downturn of economic growth. For the …

FOCAC to boost China- Africa relations

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… to discuss international developments such as the UN climate change conference -  COP21 - which is currently taking place in Paris. The impacts of climate change affect everyone, said President Zuma. He said …

Innovation needed to improve water use

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… in terms of water security and urged people to adapt and change their behaviour around water usage. “Climate change is having a massive impact. We need to talk to each …

President Zuma: Climate finance must be scaled up

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… Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma says climate finance must be scaled up significantly beyond the … the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Paris, France, President Zuma said climate finance … President Zuma: Climate finance must be scaled up …

Africa already affected by climate change

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… are already experiencing some of the worst effects of climate change, says Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa. “We … the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change with President Jacob Zuma in Paris, France. … Africa already affected by climate change

President Zuma attends Paris climate change conference

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… the Parties (COP 21) of the United Nations Framework for Climate Change Convention (UNFCCC) this week. President Zuma will be … to a low carbon economy and to adapt to the reality of a climate that is already changing and the loss and damage that … President Zuma attends Paris climate change conference …

Africa, international partners urged to strengthen relations

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… be conscious that some issues are urgent and pressing. “Climate change is one of those issues which need our urgent attention …

Chinese President to visit SA

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… the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the 11th Session of the Conference of … for a new legal agreement will frame the response to climate change, which will come into effect from 2020 …

Researchers probe climate dynamics

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… in South Africa are conducting ongoing research into climate dynamics in order to understand its mechanisms and … the models - to more accurately understand and project climate and various atmospheric interactions at these time … and managing future events and prepare for climate change scale impacts. The council said although projections …

G20 leaders pledge further action to boost economic recovery

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… and improving energy efficiency. Preparing for COP21 Climate change was also a key item on the G20 summit agenda, as … that requires effective, strong and collective action on climate change and its effects," the leaders said. "We affirm …

International Relations Minister on working visit to Sweden

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… the blue economy, skills development and training, climate change, waste management, renewable energy and cooperation in …