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Africa's conflict hotspots to be discussed with EU

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… impact on the developing world; and the Environment and Climate Change. Furthermore, the Ministerial Troika will also discuss …

SA marks World Oceans Day

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… Gansbaai to mark World Oceans Day. Themed "One Ocean, One Climate, One Future", the World Oceans Day highlights that … the ocean can never be separated from the fight to combat climate change, which is also the focus of National Environment month …

SA, Denmark to advance North-South relations

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… Issues of global interest including the financial crisis, climate change and the reformation of global institutions of … an address on the "Broad Security Concept including Climate and Energy" at the University of Pretoria African …

Retail trade sales drop 4 percent

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… African consumers spending less in the current economic climate of high interest rates and diminishing disposable … appliances and equipment contributed negatively to the change in retail trade sales, Stats SA said. Retail trade …

SA, Denmark 'Declaration of Intent' to enhance wind energy

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… minister said challenges such as the economic recession, climate change and energy supply further heightened the need for … of economic and energy supply issues, but managed to change the composition of its energy consumption, cut their …

Political will and action required to combat climate change

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… will and action in order to deal with the issue of climate change, says President Kgalema Motlanthe. Addressing … when the world faced serious challenges, not least that of climate change. "The problem of climate change and other … Political will and action required to combat climate change

Environmental partners meet to formulate national climate framework

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… Midrand - Environmental and climate stakeholders from across the country have gathered at the National Climate Change Summit to formulate a framework to lead South Africa … Environmental partners meet to formulate national climate framework …

Motlanthe highlights importance of low carbon economy

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… Kgalema Motlanthe has expressed hope that the National Climate Change Conference will through its deliberations draft a … on a policy that would forward the country's response to climate change with the aim of halving South Africa's carbon …

Solar power initiative casts new light on sustainable energy

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… emission free way. Speaking to BuaNews at the National Climate Change Conference on Tuesday, Mr Menzies highlighted that solar cookers are a direct climate mitigation strategy that give off no carbon emissions …

Denmark advocates African solution to Zimbabwe crisis

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… Both ministers highlighted the significance of a climate change conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, in December 2009, …

"Joule" on display at climate change conference

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… first electric car will be on display at the National Climate Change Conference on Wednesday. Named "Joule", the ultra sleek zero-emission car is Africa's answer to climate change. It was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show last … "Joule" on display at climate change conference …

African leaders need to turn economic crisis around - Report

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… models that contribute to global efforts to manage climate change," he said on behalf of the panel. Mr Annan said Africa … that concrete achievements were possible. "The economic, climate change and food security crises are all linked. They …

World's environment ministers to meet in Kenya

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… will take place from 16-20 February, will also discuss climate change and the ongoing talks towards a new international …

Ban urges greater efforts to feed world's hungry

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… executives, and deliver remarks on subjects ranging from climate change and water scarcity to the global financial crisis. He …

Climate change White Paper to be drafted by 2010

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… Midrand - The National Climate Change Conference has laid the foundations for a Policy White Paper on climate change to be drafted by 2010 as part of government's … Climate change White Paper to be drafted by 2010 …

WC's climate plan to help reduce emission of green house gases

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… Cape Town - The Western Cape's Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan will be used as a primary … was leading the way in an area of international interest. "Climate change affects everyone and all individuals need to … WC's climate plan to help reduce emission of green house gases …

SA's National Space Policy takes to the skies

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… "Outer space is leading scientific research, research into climate change and communication technologies. "We will be using …

Renewed calls for UNSC reform

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… agenda" forward through the Congress of Parties on climate change (COP 17), to be held in Durban later this year.  "In …

Joburg residents to receive billing discounts

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… dealing with billing issues.  On the fight against climate change, Masondo said Johannesburg's initiatives to create a … Parks, while the city also supported 770 households with climate proofing in Cosmo City, including the installation of …

SA saves 629MW of power during Earth Hour

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… their lights off for one hour to take a stand against climate change.  Support for the initiative has increased each year. …