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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 …

SA to increase science centres

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

Nkoana-Mashabane launches book on climate change

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… 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

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… 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

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… 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

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… 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

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

Countdown to climate talks

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… 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

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… 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 …