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AU Summit kicks off with PRC meeting

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… they meet, consider the report of the commission on the climate change negotiations that was held in the Copenhagen. They …

'Basic Four' recommit to climate agenda

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… this year. COP-16 is a follow up to the United Nations Climate Change Summit (COP-15) which was held in Copenhagen last … talks. "The ministers underscored the centrality of the [climate change framework] process and the decision of the … 'Basic Four' recommit to climate agenda …

Sarkozy calls for overhaul of global financial system

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… major challenges such as the global economic crisis, climate change and the Doha Round of multilateral trade negotiations. …

Landfill gas-to-electricity project launched

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… strategic vision to be more sustainable and to tackle climate change. She said government recognises that renewable energy …

IRP2 to ensure future energy generation

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… as we develop the IRP is the critically important issue of climate change and the need to reduce South Africa's carbon …

We are ready for the world, says SA govt

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… was optimistic that the success of the World Cup would change perceptions and challenge stereotypes on Africa. "It … to become good hosts, sustain the current positive climate and make a resounding success of this African World …

World Bank approves Eskom loan

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… South Africa chart a path toward meeting its commitment on climate change while meeting people's urgent energy needs," said …

SA must play leadership role - US vice president

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… meeting also focused on international challenges such as climate change and Haiti, the Presidency said. On a bilateral level, …

Govt, Eskom, business welcome World Bank Loan

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… manner and that it is committed to meeting its long term climate change mitigation objectives. It said South Africa will …

SA's Olympic hopes get Blatter's backing

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… of world leaders and civil organisations to discuss climate change. "South Africa has shown what it can do. I know we are …

Nuclear security summit kicks off

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… issues. The two also acknowledged the critical role that climate change and clean energy will play in securing a safe and …

No water tariff hike in the pipeline

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… she said. However, she said that with impending climate change, the country would have to consider other means by … affect when we plan for development and we are trying to change that," said Sonjica, who pointed out that one method …

BSA kicks off Thursday

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… importance. Their positions on UN Security Council reform, climate change, and the pursuit of the Millennium Development Goals, …

Clinton to cheer at US match

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… challenges such as poverty, health, HIV and AIDS and climate change. Clinton, who was named honorary chair of the …

Zuma saddened by Brazilian floods

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… should push world leaders to take an active stand against climate change. "The disastrous consequences of climatic conditions … reinforce our resolve to focus more of our attention to climate change and to work jointly so that we mitigate the …

Youth have a role to play in nuclear energy - Peters

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… The Minister said the conference had come at a time when climate change had put nuclear energy back on the agenda of the local … mix, was seen as a solution to the supply of energy and to climate change challenges, she added. South Africa, through …

SA, US seal strategic dialogue deal

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… security, health, arts and cultural cooperation, climate change/sustainable resources - energy and water. The US and …

Zuma to serve on UN panel

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… to serve as co-chair of the United Nations Second Panel on Climate Change Sustainability. United Nations Secretary General Ban … to co-chair the panel which will have a special focus on climate change as a sustainable development challenge. The …

Zuma in Brazil for IBSA summit

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… international financial crisis, G-20 related matters and climate change. The three will seek to arrive at a common view on …

Govt committed to creating quality jobs- Zuma

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… facilities that are designed to mitigate the effects of climate change. "Through a massive public investment programme for …