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SA will not compromise in Copenhagen - Sonjica

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… for a comprehensive, ambitious and fair international climate change deal to be clinched at the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference. Briefing the media on South …

Ban Ki-Moon to arrive in SA this evening

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… situation in the Middle East, the global financial crisis, climate change, reform of the UN system, as well as the Durban Review …

Draft solar water heating framework drawn

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… the power of the sun while adding that the global climate needed to be looked after. "We are all here to make … She said renewable energy technologies help to mitigate climate change and that South Africa is looking at a way of reducing …

RDP recipients join race to save the planet

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… fight to save the environment in the run-up to the COP17 climate change conference later this month. Each recipient of one of … from the community, who received special training on climate awareness and environmental care, were appointed to …

Address global economy imbalances, says Zuma

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… - While the current financial crisis has shown that change is inevitable, the world cannot attain higher growth … of Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change at the end of this month. "We hope to make … to the establishment and the funding of the Green Climate Fund," said the President. Zuma, who is accompanied …

SA commended for peacekeeping role in Africa

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… South Africa has also been an effective advocate for climate change as well, said Mr Ban. He announced that the UN, as part of initiatives to combat climate change, would be donating $11 million to South …

African ministers discuss water challenges

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… infrastructure, how to close the sanitation gap, climate change and water adaptation as well as management of Africa's …

Ban Ki-moon holds talks with Tanzania President

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… Congo (DRC). Mr Ban and President Kikwete also spoke about climate change and its impact on food security in Tanzania, as well … leaders to move forward on education, efforts to battle climate change and the fight against HIV and AIDS. He also …

East London does its bit for the environment

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… The East London Metro is contributing to the fight against climate change by making use of trains instead of trucks to transport … working hard to mitigate its impact on global warming and climate change. "Our plans to participate in the fight …

SA positions itself for Copenhagen summit

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… Cape Town - In preparation for the climate change negotiations in Copenhagen, South Africa is embarking …

Nations meet to discuss climate conference

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… nations for a series of discussions ahead of next week's Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen. Representatives from Brazil, … under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and its Kyoto Protocol respectively," a … Nations meet to discuss climate conference …

Plans finalised ahead of COP17

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… to go before the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP 17) climate talks kick off in Durban, government and stakeholders … developing countries. SA has developed a White Paper on Climate Change, which puts the country on higher ground and will …

WWF urges public to "Vote Earth" ahead of conference

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… groups to "Vote Earth" ahead of the United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen. The Vote Earth Campaign is about urging world leaders to deliver a new climate deal which is fair and effective in keeping global …

Take action to mitigate climate change says Xingwana

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… Pretoria- Action must be taken to mitigate the effects of climate change on children, says Women, Children and People with … the rights of children. The minister said the effects of climate change would be felt mostly by children in the coming … Take action to mitigate climate change says Xingwana …

UN to hold MDG summit

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… economic and social well-being, and the ravages of climate change. The global recession, energy crisis, food insecurity and climate change have all made development more difficult and …

Operations at Kusile not hampered by protest

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… they unfurled a giant banner declaring the power plant a "climate killer" from the top of the crane. Greenpeace Africa … of millions of people to the terrifying consequences of climate change. Pledges by the South African government and others to …

Religious sector outlines COP17 plans

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… of the Parties to the US Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP17) to take place in Durban later this month. … a committed moral stand and reach an agreement to curb climate change, through their We Have Faith campaign. The …

Why COP 17 will not be easy

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… to the country's preparation to host the upcoming climate change conference in Durban later this month. Anyone who has … (COP 17) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change will be a major test not only for South Africa …

Parly holds public hearings on climate change

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… hearings on the political, economic and social impact of climate change. The hearings, taking place on Tuesday and Wednesday, … are aimed at developing a comprehensive picture of how climate change is impacting on communities and ecosystems in … Parly holds public hearings on climate change

Zuma to attend Climate summit

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… government delegation to the forthcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference, Cabinet confirmed on Thursday. Zuma will … conference aimed at finding long lasting solutions to the climate change threat facing the world. South Africa will be … Zuma to attend Climate summit …