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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 …

Motlanthe urges leaders to walk the talk

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… negotiations and the December Copenhagen conference on climate change. Motlanthe reminded the delegates that the past decade …

Transition to green economy essential, says China, US

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… to advance policy dialogue and practical cooperation on climate change, energy and the environment, building on the China-US … Memorandum of Understanding to Enhance Cooperation on Climate Change, Energy and Environment announced at the first …

Cabinet approves energy guidelines

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… to include decisions take at the 2009 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen. Minister Peters said that …

South-South co-operation meeting ends

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… to tackle global challenges such as poverty, hunger and climate change. "Addressing these challenges individually can be a …

Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe completes visit to Italy where he was attending the World Food Summit

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… President echoed the linkage between food security and climate security affirming that "the outcomes of the summit … two forthcoming important events the Copenhagen summit on climate change and the conclusion of the WTO Doha round". "If the …

Climate deal intensifies SA, Australia's efforts

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… agreement that will frame future bilateral cooperation on climate change issues. The letter of intent was signed on Friday by … Buyelwa Sonjica. The two nations have been cooperating on climate change matters under a Climate Change Partnership … Climate deal intensifies SA, Australia's efforts …

SA pleased with the Food Summit

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… President echoed the linkage between food security and climate security. He affirmed that the outcomes of the summit … two forthcoming important events, the Copenhagen Summit on climate change and the conclusion of the World Trade Organisation …