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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 …

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 …