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Govt to support science, technology innovations

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… era. “Science and Technology has the potential to change people’s lives. As a country, we commend the positive … “These scientists are using pioneering methods to measure climate change so that we are better able to slow its progress and …

Renewable energy a basic need

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… poverty and fast track sustainable development in a climate resilient manner. “In South Africa, energy is a basic … and other innovations aimed at mitigating the effects of climate change. The Minister said as countries prepare to meet at …

Govt, varsities meet to solve student issues

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… in higher education in the context of a constrained fiscal climate,” he said. Funding for poor academically capable … and the demand to open access more effectively and thus change entrenched institutional cultures. “We also discussed … legitimate means of negotiation and protest to bring about change. In attendance was the Chairperson of Universities of …

Joburg commended for promoting EcoMobility

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… be discussed as the world coordinate efforts to mitigate climate change. “What impresses me is that this project is basically …

Renewable energy a catalyst for development

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… energy security, access and to mitigate the effects of climate change. Briefing journalists shortly after opening the South …

Park your car during October

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… World Festival. She said South Africa has a national climate change response strategy. “We are committed to sustainable … Africans to mitigate the impact of greenhouse emissions on climate change. Mayor Tau said the best way to do this was to …

Opportunities for "ecopreneurs"

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… the direct result of the challenges relating to addressing climate change, promoting sustainability and improving environmental …

SA gives 2030 Agenda thumbs up

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… as well as the current United Nations Framework for Climate Change Convention negotiations. “We are also pleased that the … conserving and sustainably using the oceans; to addressing climate change,” President Zuma said. Global partnership …

President Zuma arrives in New York

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… resources for sustainable development and addressing climate change. “The SDGs contained in Agenda 2030 are aligned to …

All eyes on UNGA70

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… where they are expected to tackle world issues such as climate change, the refugee crisis, peace and security. Pope Francis … resources for sustainable development and addressing climate change. “The SDGs contained in Agenda 2030 are …

Intl political, economic imbalances must be addressed

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… with their respective mandates,” said the Minister. Paris Climate Conference In December, at the upcoming Paris Climate Conference, they hope to adopt a new legal agreement … it is important that this multilateral process on climate change be respected and lead to the adoption of an ambitious …

SA delegation to attend UNGA70

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… resources for sustainable development and addressing climate change. “The SDGs contained in Agenda 2030 are aligned to …

Festival to encourage eco-mobility

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… world how people can help reduce problems associated with climate change and traffic congestion on the road, which affect the … to show commitment in doing their part regarding issues of climate change. Mayor Tau said he has witnessed interest by …

Efforts stepped up in climate change

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… to reduce the country’s vulnerability to the impacts of climate change, says Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa. “To … security and infrastructure are not negatively impacted by climate change we have developed Long Term Adaptation … Efforts stepped up in climate change

National Parks Week kicks off

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… measures which are designed to enhance efforts to curb climate change," he said. General Manager: Strategy at Total South …

Forests can grow economic development

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… development, food security and job creation. “Global climate change is a reality and the only way is to look at mitigation … into account forests and their management in relation to climate change,” Minister Zokwana said. The trend, he added, …

Dti to fast track plans to address economic challenges

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… made reference to the fact that the current economic climate in China is having a knock on impact on mining … that government needs to move more rapidly in order to change the country’s place in the global division of labour …

SA to play its part in forest conservation

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… on important challenges facing forests and the world, from climate change to habitat loss and threats to rural livelihoods. It … of all countries – for the sake of the earth‚ people‚ climate change and water security. – SAnews.gov.za …

Minister to take part in Paris talks

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… The COP21 to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will be hosted in France from 30 November to … will focus on adaptation and loss and damage caused by climate change, and means of implementation of a new legal …

XIV World Forestry Congress kicks off

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… rural populations out of poverty, act as buffers against climate change and inspire new technologies and renewable products. …