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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 …

Zuma discusses climate change

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… and adaptation during the upcoming United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen. Zuma said this during a … Lokke Rasmussen on Tuesday night to discuss the upcoming climate change talks. Other participants included UN … Zuma discusses climate change

SA, Switzerland to deepen bilateral relations

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… Council; Human Rights Council; Durban Review Conference; Climate Change; and Nuclear Disarmament. The Annual Consultations …

Zuma to undertake state visit to Zambia

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… Council, AU Commission, Bretton Woods Institutions, climate change and others. According to the Presidency, agreements …

Climate Change summit kicks off

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… the opening ceremony of the crucial United Nations (UN) Climate Change Summit. More than 34 000 thousand people have asked to … implemented at the most recent UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) gathering in Barcelona in November. … Climate Change summit kicks off …

WWF commends Zuma

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… Zuma has been commended for attending the United Nations Climate Change Summit in Copenhagen and taking with him South … and mitigation and a balance between development and climate imperatives. It said that for developing country's it …

UK youth group eagerly awaits Durban COY7

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… before COP17 in Durban later this month. The UK Youth Climate Coalition (UKYCC), which has trained over 350 young … to COY7. They sent a delegation of 23 young people to the climate negotiations in Copenhagen last year, who produced a … and United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change UNFCCC policy sessions. "We believe strongly that the …

Durban gears up for COY7

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… around the world can expect a bigger platform to engage on climate change issues in ways that appeal to them the most - games, … issues and form partnerships to help deal with climate change. The youth will learn new skills and have the …

Youth ambassadors take on climate change

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… Shraddha Rajcoomar, one of the three South African Climate Change Youth Ambassadors, views the crisis. Three youngsters passionate about the earth have been chosen as Climate Change Youth Ambassadors for South Africa at the … Youth ambassadors take on climate change

Communities learn about severe weather conditions

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… as well as several incidences of loss of life. “The climate records of the South African Weather Service show a … of the Parties (COP17) of the Framework Convention on Climate Change in Durban in 2011, experts again confirmed their …

Humanity's future 'shaped' in Copenhagen

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… Pretoria -The outcome of the United Nations climate change conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, will have … a turning point in the world's efforts to prevent runaway climate change," he said. United States President Barack …

Electric cars on SA roads soon

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… - As the world battles to find ways to avoid the threat of climate change, South Africa says it will also show how vehicles … 5 000 miles each year for up to 30 years. Politicians at climate summits have pledged to ensure that more than 20 …

Minister to participate in commonwealth conference

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… various political issues, the global economic situation, climate change and the youth. The foreign ministers committee is also … on a range of challenges facing the world today such as climate change, sustaining biodiversity and conserving water …

Zuma wraps up Zambian visit

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… (SADC) Agenda," read the communiqu,. With regard to climate change, the two emphasised the need for the international … work together at the current United Nations Conference on Climate Change taking place in Copenhagen, Denmark, with a …