Skip to main content
Search SAnews

Search Results

Women demand more climate action

203 views
… 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

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

SA to increase science centres

276 views
… indigenous knowledge and technology associated with climate change. The Science and Technology Department had created the …

Nkoana-Mashabane launches book on climate change

248 views
… ya Batho" or "Teachings from my People - Women adapt to climate change" on Gender Day in Doha.  The book, a presidency legacy … who are on the frontline and face the daily reality of climate change on the ground.  It has been described as a … Nkoana-Mashabane launches book on climate change

Climate change a challenge for humanity

245 views
… Doha - Climate change is a challenge for all humanity, which necessitates … Minister Nkoana-Mashabane was lauded for steering the UN climate summit to a historic conclusion. In Durban last year, … because it represents a major turning point in the climate change negotiations; and because for the first time in the …

COP18 gets underway in Qatar

228 views
… have not taken on mitigation limits under the current climate change deal. Speaking at the opening, President of COP18, … of crucial importance and represents a turning point in climate negotiations." He said governments meeting at the …

Govt to spent R14.2bn on dams, water pipes

278 views
… 2010, to masters and doctorate students, to help foster climate change specialists - placing 28% of the bursars. * The South …

Youth get clued up on future of housing

309 views
… land redistribution, housing typologies and climate change challenges. Sexwale wants the youth to starting …

Countdown to climate talks

178 views
… Pretoria - The countdown to this year's United Nations Climate summit in Durban has begun, with exactly 100 days … descend on the city for one of the biggest gatherings on climate change in history. More than 20 000 delegates, including … Countdown to climate talks …

Adaptation to top COP 17

193 views
… Pretoria - Adaptation should be at the centre of the climate deal in Durban and its implementation framework must … the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, and the country hopes to follow on the relative …

Fund to help civil society participating in COP 17

179 views
… and financial contributions in their efforts to deal with climate change. Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa said the … and C17, to present her department's preparations for climate change negotiations that will take place in the …

Climate change to affect development

261 views
… Pretoria - Climate change is posing a serious challenge for sustainable … states are likely to experience significant impacts of climate change South Africa included," she said in a speech … Climate change to affect development …

Climate change to affect development

393 views
… Pretoria - Climate change is posing a serious challenge for sustainable … states are likely to experience significant impacts of climate change South Africa included," she said in a speech … Climate change to affect development …

Help us address climate change

196 views
… cut carbon emissions as part of a government response to climate change, International Relations Minister Maite Nkoana … African government's position ahead of the all-important climate change summit taking place in Durban later this year. … Help us address climate change

SA celebrates Africa Day

2108 views
… the challenges it has faced, such as armed conflict, climate change, and poverty. Africa Day is also used to reflect on …

SA to host agricultural conference

185 views
… the two-day African Ministerial Conference on Climate-Smart Agriculture will be held on Tuesday and … understanding among African Ministers of Agriculture on climate-smart agriculture.  It also seeks to raise awareness around issues relevant to climate change in preparation for the upcoming COP 17 to be hosted by …

Funding vital to tackle climate change

107 views
… - President Jacob Zuma says the global phenomenon of climate change cannot be tackled without an agreement that includes … delegates from 43 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) member states. Zuma said climate … Funding vital to tackle climate change

Sanbi to oversee Adaptation Fund in SA

290 views
… Fund, set up to help developing countries cope with climate change.  The move has been welcomed by Water and … particularly pertinent as it works closely with national climate change policy makers, and has led national …

S Africans called on to fight climate change

194 views
… Africans should pull together to mitigate the results of climate change through efforts that also have the potential to create … to the call to people to work together in addressing climate change. The department has set aside a budget of R3.5 … S Africans called on to fight climate change

New lease on life for NAM

138 views
… non-proliferation and arms control, achieving of MDGs and climate change, saying all these challenges needed common efforts. …