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President Zuma in Turkey for G20 talks

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… economies in plenary sessions on development and climate change. The discussions will also centre around the global …

Use water sparingly!

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… now comes after three to five years and is an impact of climate change. She said government’s response has taken many forms … setting up a policy framework and there is now a National Climate Change Response Policy. “We then look at how we …

World's advanced, emerging economies to meet at G20

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… with an agenda that includes sessions on development and climate change, the global economy, growth strategies, employment, … place against the background of a gloomy global economic climate, which has affected the South African economy …

SA, US Presidents discuss global issues

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… the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) summit that will take place in Paris at the … meat imports into South Africa,” said the Presidency. On climate change, the Presidency said both leaders have agreed …

South Africa’s position on climate change ahead of UNFCCC COP 21 Summit

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… the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) takes place in Paris at the end of November … the international community to respond to the challenge of climate change collectively and with a renewed sense of … South Africa’s position on climate change ahead of UNFCCC COP 21 Summit …

Paper on SA's lightning research to be produced

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… will also address how lightning impacts on and/or affects climate change. Minister Molewa on Thursday officially opened the …

Communities to hear more about shale gas development

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… country’s transition to an environmentally sustainable, climate-change resilient, low-carbon inclusive economy. “As …

Youth urged to join War on Leaks programme

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… urged citizens to use water sparingly and responsibly as climate change has exacerbated the drought situation in the country. …

Draft Carbon Tax Bill out for public comment

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… part of the system for implementing government policy on climate change as outlined in the 2011 National Climate Change Response Policy (NCCRP) and the National …

SA wants better climate deal at COP21

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… increase in global temperature below 2°C at the upcoming climate change conference in Paris. Environmental Affairs Minister … the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which will be held from 30 November … SA wants better climate deal at COP21 …

Drought: stern warning to use water wisely

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… on citizens to use water sparingly and responsibly because climate change has exacerbated the drought situation in the country. … of water conservation and demand management programmes and climate research as well as hydrological and geo-hydrological …

KZN drought intensifies

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… that is said to be going to prevail along with the climate change and global warming phenomena.” The Kokstad and Ingwe … water because as of now every drop counts. “The effects of climate change are with us as evidenced by the below average …

Water restrictions in Harry Gwala District

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… as of now every drop of water counts. “The effects of climate change are with us as evidenced by the below average rainfall …

Minister Nhlanhla Nene: 2015 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement

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… that we have the most powerful levers of social change. Quality and integrity cannot be assured, as we know, … which Minister Molewa will take to the United Nations Climate Change Conference later this year. This package is intended …

Tax changes mooted to boost revenue

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… next month to negotiate binding agreements to mitigate climate change, the National Treasury said locally, action needed to … to take action to address the causes and consequences of climate change is increasingly important. “The National …

DP Ramaphosa to co-chair SA-Sweden BNC

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… and a Letter of Intent on Environmental Protection and Climate Change. - SAnews.gov.za …

DP Ramaphosa lands in Sweden

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… intent will also be signed on Environmental Protection and Climate Change. “While in Sweden Deputy President Ramaphosa is …

Deputy President to visit Sweden

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… intent will also be signed on environmental protection and climate change. The South African delegation will explore initiatives …

Joburg EcoMobility declared a success

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… cities. The declaration is expected to be taken to the UN Climate Summit (COP21) in December 2015 to convey the message that urban transport is key to addressing climate change. The transport sector is already responsible for 16% …

Joburg says Ecomobility good for future

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… the event also showed that South Africa had a national climate change response strategy. “We are committed to sustainable … But all of this needs to be accompanied by behavioural change, something officials said motivated hosting the …