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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 …

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 …