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UN delegation pleased with COP 17 preparations

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… which is here to check on preparations for the upcoming climate change conference, is happy with the organisation thus far. A team from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) held a press briefing in the city to …

SA's unique values, economy will boost Brics - Zuma

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… said South Africa also wants to ensure a legally-binding climate-change agreement, which will govern the world to the increasingly visible effects of climate change. Zuma today also briefed fellow Brics Heads of …

SA, Mozambique to strengthen science, technology ties

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… annual joint calls, hosted one joint workshop on climate change, and are actively collaborating on the Square …

Zuma jets off for BRICS

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… development issues, which will include discussions around climate change and sustainable development; and the programme of …

Preparations on track for high-level segment of COP18

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… Doha - Week one of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP18/CMP8) in Doha, Qatar is proving to … Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Christiana Figueres, said that work …

Standing ovation for Madiba

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… In today's environment, Mashatile said the word 'change' should be used to drive the fight against injustice, … - which seek to create a more equal global society. This change, said Mashatile, should encompass an inclusive global economy, and support for initiatives to tackle climate change and HIV and Aids. The minister encouraged …

Zuma to attend Third BRICS Summit

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… development issues which will include discussions around Climate Change and sustainable development; and the programme of …

Women to discuss climate

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… Pretoria - As part of preparations for the upcoming UN climate change summit in Durban, the Department of International … Relations is to hold a consultative dialogue on women and climate change this week. It said the dialogue formed part of … Women to discuss climate

Global warming a threat to livelihoods

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… Minister, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, said on Monday. "Climate change affects the economic and social rights of countless … was speaking at a consultative dialogue on Women and Climate Change in Limpopo. She said that as climate change

Gift of the Givers doing their bit for Somalia

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… after addressing the Security Council on the impact of climate change on international peace and security. "If funding is …

White paper on foreign policy sees light

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… the University of KwaZulu-Natal that will be dedicated to climate and water reservation. Manyi said this centre will … serve the needs of the entire continent with regard to climate change and water research. "The specialisation areas of this …

Molewa upbeat about SA's climate talks

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… Johannesburg - This year's climate change conference in South Africa should lead to a successful … hosted by her department, as part of a build up to the Climate Change conference to be held in Durban later this … Molewa upbeat about SA's climate talks …

Trade, job creation central to Norway visit

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… to welcoming the Norwegian delegation at the COP 17 climate change deliberations in Durban, set to start at the end of …

Bring it home Boks!

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… and to contribute towards mitigating the effects of global climate change. According to the minister, the programme is not only … to also address environmental and social concerns such as climate change and food security.  "Trees and forests have a …

Africa to talk climate-smart agriculture at COP 17

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… of the Parties (COP 17) of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to push for "climate-smart agriculture." "At the upcoming COP 17, we will … Africa to talk climate-smart agriculture at COP 17 …

Global warming threatens food security

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… Pretoria - The food security threat posed by climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing the African … as its own African people, but we are faced with enormous climate change constraints such as severe drought, floods …

Norway urged to invest in energy for Africa

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… in Africa's energy security, the green economy and climate change.  Speaking at a business forum in Oslo, Zuma said such … South Africa and Norway should also co-operate on climate issues ahead of the COP 17 summit in Durban later …

Peace, security, important to African agenda

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… been explored in science and technology, culture, sport, climate change and energy," she added. -BuaNews …

Women demand more climate action

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… that would ensure more participation of women on issues of climate change adaptation and mitigation.  Delegates at the Women in … opportunity at our disposal" to raise awareness of climate change among South Africa's women.  South Africa will … Women demand more climate action …

Nkoana-Mashabane concludes Bulgaria visit

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… and collaborate on the forthcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference to be held in Durban from 28 November to 9 …