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Raise women's voices during National Dialogue - President Ramaphosa

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… every crisis, whether it is unemployment, crime or climate change, affects women equally and, in some instances, more …

SA reaffirms support for global treaty to tackle plastic pollution

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… It will also align with existing global commitments on climate change, biodiversity and chemical safety. - SAnews.gov.za …

Call for nominations for Presidential Climate Commission

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… nominations for Commissioners to serve on the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC). The term of office of the current … which ensures a just transition to a low-emissions, climate-resilient economy and society, and national … Sections 10(4)(a) and 12(1)(a) of the Climate Change Act, 2024 (Act No. 22 of 2024) of the Constitution …

DWS to keep Vaal Dam overflowing to bolster drought readiness

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… sustainability and resilience in the face of variable climate conditions and growing demand. According to the … dip from the previous reading of 101.2%. This minimal change indicates continued stability and resilience in the … long-term water security amid the increasing pressures of climate change and urban demand.” – SAnews.gov.za   …

W Cape invests over R7m to strengthen local disaster response

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… important part of the provincial government’s response to climate change and population growth.  “We need to be ready to …

Hlabisa engages with business on review of White Paper on Local Government

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… facing municipalities, including rapid urbanisation, climate change, youth unemployment and declining public trust. … importance of streamlining regulatory frameworks to enable climate-resilient planning, budgeting, and infrastructure …

Report calls for transformed world’s food systems

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… into national development plans, budget frameworks, and climate and biodiversity strategies. •    Governance … and sectors. •    Science, data and technology are driving change, with increased investments in AI, digital tools and … Countries report reallocating national budgets, accessing climate funds, and engaging with regional and international …

SA affirms commitment to ensuring food sovereignty 

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… which have both nutritional value and resilience to climate change. “Current government programmes are mapping these … and future-proof local food systems in the face of climate volatility,” the Minister said. “Food safety and …

Northern Cape a province making strides

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… meeting further affirmed closer cooperation on issues of climate change mitigation considering the province’s vulnerability to …

Northern Cape green energy potential could be 'heartbeat' of SA's economy

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… to discuss how the province is addressing the issue of climate change and its state of readiness to respond to natural …

Mashatile highlights role of SMEs in economic growth and job creation

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… the Sustainable Development Goals, the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, the Pact for the Future, the Global Digital Compact, … Declaration on Future Generations, the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, and Group of 20 (G20).  He stressed South …

UN Secretary-General Guterres calls for urgent transition to clean energy

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… a just, inclusive energy transition. Delivering a special climate address titled, “A Moment of Opportunity” at the UN … Contributions (NDCs), which are key to meeting the global climate target of limiting warming to 1.5°C.  A new era of … that the transition is not only about mitigating climate change, but also about energy security, job creation, public …

G20 uniquely placed to tackle global crises – Minister Ramokgopa

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… world – from economic instability and inequality to climate change and geopolitical tension. This was the key message … by 2030, with rising debt, economic shocks, hunger, and climate-related threats worsening the development outlook. …

Call to address widening insurance protection gap

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… and severity of extreme weather events, exacerbated by climate change. While insurance markets play a crucial role in … risk sharing mechanisms, improved data and modelling of climate related risks and innovative insurance solutions such …

MoU to promote sustainable development

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… and innovation.” Areas of focus include water, health, climate change, artificial intelligence, and other mutually …

South Africa and Tunisia strengthen ties in science and innovation

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… food security, energy and water sustainability, climate change, biodiversity loss, and digital transformation. …

Environment Deputy Minister urges G20 leaders to prioritise climate action

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… Singh, has urgently called for global leaders to address climate action and provide the necessary support for … Development Goals and the end of this critical decade for climate action.  “Yet, we are still far from attaining these … been expanded into six, with the splitting of the climate change and air quality priorities into separate areas of …

SA to host second G20 environment and climate meeting

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… technical meeting of the Group of 20 (G20) Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group (ECSWG) next week. The … critical topics, including biodiversity and conservation, climate change, land degradation, desertification and drought, … SA to host second G20 environment and climate meeting …

Have your say on the Review of the White Paper on Local Government

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… billion to municipalities affected by recent disasters.   Climate change is among the nine interconnected priorities for change … review document. According to the review, the “escalating climate crisis” which has “profoundly reshaped municipal …

Nzimande places science and innovation at core of long-term sustainability

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… a breakdown of social cohesion, the negative impact of climate change, technological disruption and new tensions arising …