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Zuma, ministers jet off to Davos

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… among the emerging markets of the South, and indicates the change and new voice that is emerging globally. We are … Halonen of Finland. This panel has a special focus on climate change as a sustainable development challenge, … the 17th United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP) on Climate Change to be held in Durban from 28 November to 9 …

IMC to lead climate change conference preparations

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… for the United Nations Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP 17), said President Jacob Zuma on Thursday. The … will use the conference to showcase the way in which climate change impacts on the country and Africa, as well as … IMC to lead climate change conference preparations …

SA shares notes with Japan on water management

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… ideas on water resource management, waste management, climate change and biodiversity within the context of strengthening … institutions and deliberated on issues pertaining to climate change mitigation and adaptation, water resource …

Zuma encourages more trade between India and SA

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… of the United Nations, the future of multilateralism, climate change, South-South Cooperation and multilateral trade …

Parts of KZN declared disaster areas

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… is estimated at R715 816 400. The report highlighted that climate change manifests itself in various forms and the whole world …

SA, UK strengthen relations

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… between Ebrahim and Bellingham are expected to include climate change and international institutional reform, among others. …

Limpopo sets aside R40m for meat production

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… projects to enable communities to mitigate the effects of climate change, curb land degradation, and contribute to both food …

AU summit kicks-off in Ethiopia

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… Upon departure from New York, Ban said development, climate change and achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) …

SA sets targets for 2011 climate talks

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… Pretoria - With the recent United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference in Mexico not having addressed a number of … the 2011 conference. Outlining the outcomes of the recent climate change conference in Cancun, Mexico, Minister of … SA sets targets for 2011 climate talks …

SA's mining role players on a mission

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… of MIDGETT. Another key issue discussed was Global Climate Change and its implications for developing countries in the …

Add your voice to carbon tax discussion

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… February 2011 to comment on - discusses the economics of climate change, as well the role of carbon taxes in reducing … the external costs of greenhouse gas emissions causing climate change and should help to create a level playing …

U.S. hails Cancun agreements

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… pledges are being carried out, launch a new Green Climate Fund, create a framework to reduce deforestation in … decisions under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which represents "meaningful progress" in the global …

SA hosts high level UN meeting

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… eminent persons from around the globe. EU Commissioner for Climate Action, Connie Hedegaard, Brazilian Minister of … panel members. The panel has been tasked with focusing on climate change as a sustainable development challenge and addressing …

SA, France to talk business

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… the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, will also be discussed in detail. The political …

SA eyes joint G20 proposal with Mexico

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… Cancun on Wednesday for the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, as well to build bilateral relations with Mexico. The … outcome, which is an inclusive, fair and effective global climate change regime." He called on the participating …

Zuma urges world leaders to walk the talk

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… world leaders gathered in Mexico for the latest round of climate talks to come with decisions that will support a … global agreement which engages all major economies in climate action and that the "environmental integrity" of the … areas. Zuma said considering that the effect of climate change is already felt by most developing countries, it was …

Beefing up road infrastructure

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… transport system. South Africa is to host this year's climate change conference in Durban and all eyes will be on the …

Govt hails improvement on land reform

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… and global markets. This, combined with challenges such as climate change and uncertainty around land reform, has resulted in a …

2011 Budget Speech by Minister Pravin Gordhan, Minister of Finance

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… left behind. Inclusive growth also means addressing the climate change challenges that confront the long-term global outlook. … host the 17th United Nations Conference of the Parties on climate change. Our own efforts to green our economy will …

Zuma to partake in Cancun climate change talks

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… world leaders in Cancun, Mexico for the United Nations Climate Change Conference. President Zuma is expected to participate … must take to move forward on a global agenda on climate change. The Cancun conference is expected to produce … Zuma to partake in Cancun climate change talks …