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G20 nations must place inequality at the heart of economic policymaking: Deputy Minister Mohai

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… the mobilisation of innovative financing solutions for climate action and other pressing global issues. The seminar … when the world faced overlapping global crises such as climate change, inequality, and geopolitical instability, which …

Cabinet welcomes proclamation on Climate Change Act

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… Cabinet has welcomed the proclamation of the Climate Change Act by President Cyril Ramaphosa as it enables the development of effective climate change policies and the long-term plan for a … Cabinet welcomes proclamation on Climate Change Act …

SA-EU relations flourishing

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… only the end of the brutal system of apartheid, but also a change in the country’s international image. The country’s … for cooperation in various key areas such as trade, climate change, science and technology as well as regional and global …

George rallies world leaders to accelerate efforts to achieve SDGs

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… achieving the SDGs and the end of this critical decade for climate action. Yet, we are still far from our goals and … global challenges related to poverty, inequality and climate change, among others, with the year 2030 set as the target to …

Water and Sanitation Indaba to tackle SA’s water security challenges

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… below the global average and further exacerbated by climate change, the Department of Water and Sanitation said the …

Hydroponic farming system overall winner of Global Cleantech Innovation Programme Awards

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… in South Africa’s response to the challenge of climate change by nurturing and accelerating cleantech startups and … and production have led to the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, and pollution …

Minister leads G20 environment working group

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… this week lead the Group of Twenty (G20) Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group (ECSWG) as part of South … amongst G20 Member States on the key environmental and climate change priorities and deliverables,” the Minister said on …

SA to partake in Petersberg Climate Dialogue 

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… this week represent South Africa at the 15th Petersberg Climate Dialogue (PCD), where the country will reinforce its commitment to climate action. “The dialogue will provide a strategic … a crucial bridge between successive United Nations Climate Change Conferences (COPs), providing a platform for …

EThekwini Municipality commits to building houses for flood victims

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… because the frequency and intensity of floods, due to climate change, poses a huge risk to human lives and infrastructure,” …

Deputy President Mashatile concludes working visit to Japan

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… in the private sector, infrastructure, human resources, climate change, and education.  “Indeed, South Africa and Africa have …

South Africa strengthens ties with Japan 

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… of global cooperation in addressing challenges such as climate change, rising nationalism, and economic instability. “As I …

SA-EU Summit a 'watershed' moment for trade and investment relations

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… by all countries to overcome global challenges such as climate change, pandemics, rising inequality and conflict. “The EU …

Condolences for KZN flood victims, relief efforts continue

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… them can have dire consequences”. “The effects of climate change are upon us [and] in times like these, we must stand …

EU affirms strategic partnership with SA

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… development goals, and drive towards global action on climate change, poverty reduction, and economic reform.  “We … science and technology, education and skills development, climate action, peace and security, health and critical …

South Africa successfully hosts key G20 Working Groups and Task Force Meetings

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… Fostering innovation and technology transfer and Building climate resilience for sustainable agriculture Tourism … held virtually, deliberated on how tourism can be used to change people’s lives, communities and the world.  The group … barriers, funding for food production, and the impact of climate change on food supply chains,” Cabinet said.  Some of …

Summit to strengthen SA-EU relations

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… to addressing regional and global challenges, including climate change; human insecurity; peace, security and stability; the …

Economic growth projected to reach 1.8% over the next three years

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… from adverse weather patterns and events resulting from climate change. Geopolitical tensions continue to cloud the fuel …

US withdraws from Just Energy Transition partnership with SA

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… the United States’ decision to revoke the US International Climate Finance Plan, which had led to the withdrawal from … United States from the Paris Agreement designed to combat climate change by curbing global greenhouse gas emissions. The …

North West launches agri-hub to empower local farmers

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… sector remains resilient in the face of challenges such as climate change, market fluctuations, and the increasing demand for …

G20 nations urged to embrace Ubuntu in Agriculture Working Group

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… animal and plant diseases, the worsening impacts of climate change, persistent poverty and high levels of hunger. He … farmers with the tools they need to thrive. •    Building climate resilience for sustainable agriculture. South Africa …