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Astronomy in Africa given a boost
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… like global positioning system stations, automated climate change monitoring weather stations and seismic activity …Govt concerned about unemployment - Zuma
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… reducing South Africa's carbon footprint and the impact of climate change. These issues were expected to take centre stage as … Africa prepared to host the 17th Congress of Parties on climate (COP17) in Durban later this year. On Monday, Zuma …Molewa delivers South Africa's position at COP18
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… Doha - Climate change is already undermining past development and … statement a day before the end of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP18, where she told delegates that the …Finance key in COP18 talks
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… the Parties (COP18) in Doha are faced with the urgency of climate change action. Many countries are already experiencing … treaty -- the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) -- proceeded successfully last week, …SOEs to play bigger role in reducing carbon emissions
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… Pretoria - The newly launched Climate Change Policy Framework is expected to optimise the impact of … will develop a detailed strategic plan in relation to climate change and green economy considerations in the way …Zuma urges business, labour to ensure stability in SA
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… as a nation that is perpetually fighting. We must create a climate of constructive social dialogue, which South Africans … said. He also acknowledged the negative global economic climate and the problems faced by countries that were the … should also look more within the continent where profound change is taking place," he said. Government would provide as …SAA looks to voluntary carbon offset project
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… taxes on carbon emissions. Speaking at the launch of the Climate Change Policy Framework for state owned enterprises (SOEs) on … The EU ETS is a cornerstone of the EU's policy to fight climate change as well as a tool to reduce industrial …SA can strengthen global food security: minister
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… to include agriculture, food security and land in the climate change negotiations. …2012 Youth Water Awards winners named
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… 11 who focused on raising awareness about the impact of Climate Change on water resources. Handing over the prizes to various …Kudu Green School initiative launched
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… to enable learners of all ages to gain an understanding of climate's influence on society as well as appreciation of the … in," said SANParks CEO Dr David Mabunda. Mabunda said climate change was such a topical issue at the moment but most people …SAA joins intl carbon offset programme
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… to make voluntary contributions to offset the effects of climate change. "The environment, along with safety and security, is … limit their impact on the environment, slowing the pace of climate change. The airline has selected projects that follow …Minister urges SA to save water amid pressure
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… to provide safe and clean water to its citizens. "Climate change causes complexity in water resources management due to … years. Last year, Cabinet approved the country's national climate change response policy which spells out South …Zuma in Equatorial Guinea for AU summit
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… the Conference of Africa Heads of State and Government on Climate Change, which will take place in the margins of the summit. …Green future for transport under spotlight
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… of the Parties of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP17) is due to take place in Durban later this … 11 July with a special session on the role of transport in climate change chaired by Deputy Minister of Transport, …SA to host BASIC ministerial climate meeting
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… - South Africa will host the 11th BASIC Ministerial climate change meeting on Thursday and Friday in Johannesburg. The … BASIC group of countries comprises ministers dealing with climate change from Brazil, South Africa, India and China. … SA to host BASIC ministerial climate meeting …Zuma lauds Libya framework agreement
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… said DIRCO. On Africa's preparations for the Convention on Climate Change (COP17), taking place in Durban later this year, the … for efforts made to uphold the African Common Position on Climate Change. Under the theme "Accelerating Youth …Molewa confident of positive outcome at COP18
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… the level of ambition," said Molewa at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP18/CMP8) underway in Doha, Qatar on … conclusion to the LCA, citing that future funding for the climate mitigation and technology transfer to poor nations …Declaration on gender, climate change adopted
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… (NWMLE) has adopted a Declaration on Gender and Climate Change that will be presented during COP18 in Doha, Qatar. … and job creation. The NWMLE met on the sidelines of the climate change conference. During the meeting, the network … Declaration on gender, climate change adopted …Time pressure weighs on climate change negotiators
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… months before the world descends on Durban for this year's climate change conference, International Relations Minister Maite … team in the lead up to COP 17. She told the Petersburg Climate Dialogue in Germany that negotiators also had limited … Time pressure weighs on climate change negotiators …'Saving Electricity in a Hurry' to address challenges
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… in a Hurry' would ultimately help with the problem of climate change," Tanaka said. Peters said energy is important for …