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South Africa calls for accelerated implementation of disability rights convention

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… Monitoring Tool, the Disability Inequality Index, and a Climate Change Impact and Disability Research Initiative. She also … “We are part of the implementation of disability-inclusive climate change, disaster risk reduction and humanitarian …

South Africa welcomes AU's year of water declaration

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… water at the centre of discussions on economic growth, climate resilience, food security, public health and … in water infrastructure, water resource protection and climate adaptation across the continent," Majodina said. The … to emerging challenges The Minister warned that climate change, rapid urbanisation, population growth and rising …

Call for SA to be part of climate change response

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… has called on every South African to be part of the climate response.  “Businesses must accelerate cleaner and … being celebrated under the theme: “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future”. “This year’s theme serves as a … protect the environment and address the impacts of climate change. “For decades, the world has heard the climate story …

Deputy President calls for deeper SA-India cooperation

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… in turning global challenges such as unilateralism, climate change and resource depletion into opportunities. “Our … these shared challenges into opportunities, to turn climate action into renewal, technology into empowerment, and …

Funding drive for Western Cape recovery and rebuilding effort

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… said the recent storms underscored the growing impact of climate change and the need for more resilient infrastructure … winter weather has always formed part of our regional climate, the growing intensity and frequency of these events …

DFFE allocated R9.127 billion

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… has been allocated to protect ecosystems, strengthen climate adaptation, improve environmental regulation, and … “One of our realities is that we are dealing with climate change in real time through frequent droughts, floods …

Steenhuisen calls for urgent climate resilience in agriculture

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… concept for agriculture but an “operational necessity” as climate change, failing logistics infrastructure and volatile global … of change, confronting increasingly unpredictable climate conditions, logistical pressures, stricter export … Steenhuisen calls for urgent climate resilience in agriculture …

Africa urged to strengthen space governance for global space economy participation

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… socio-economic challenges across the continent, including climate change, agriculture, disaster management, water security, …

South Africa explains abstention on UN climate change resolution

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… Opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change was aimed at defending the integrity of the global climate framework. In an explanatory note issued on Friday, … South Africa explains abstention on UN climate change resolution …

SA to host Space Law Moot Competition

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… in addressing pressing global challenges such as climate change, food security, resource management, and water …

President urges Botswana, SA to seek mutually beneficial growth 

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… countries need to work together to address the effects of climate change on agricultural industries, especially as large parts …

Government’s Restitution Programme makes progress

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… expand the Drone Remote Sensing Programme and to develop climate-responsive land use management norms and standards aligned to the SPLUMA and the Climate Change Act, 22 of 2024. – SAnews.gov.za     …

Stronger water regulation needed to tackle climate and infrastructure pressures

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… the opening address on Tuesday, Mahlobo warned that climate change, population growth and ageing infrastructure are … of the 21st century. “Those realities include intensifying climate change, rapid urbanisation, population growth, … Stronger water regulation needed to tackle climate and infrastructure pressures …

South Africa advances sustainable urbanisation, despite mounting infrastructure pressures

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… of discussions on inclusion, economic opportunity and climate resilience. It brought together national governments, … including the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, geopolitical tensions, and rising inequality and …

Africa’s Travel Indaba remains a game changer

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… "It is a living landscape shaped by time, learning and change.” Ferguson said over the past century, conservation in … reflect the realities facing conservation today.  “Climate change, biodiversity loss, land use pressures and shifting …

eThekwini champions inclusive disaster resilience

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… Inclusivity for All on Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Summit. The summit, currently underway at Moses … in our society. As eThekwini, we are determined to change this narrative by placing people at the centre of our …

DFFE pilots tree-planting initiative to curb wastewater plant odours

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… plant trees as part of efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change. The launch follows the success of the 2025 One … management intervention to address the effects of climate change.  The Deputy Minister underscored that …

Our freedom is a product of intangible solidarity

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… safer communities, deepening capacity to be resilient for climate change and deepening global cooperation.  Addressing … alive to the fact that the political authority to change that does not rest with us. No single actor has the …

Southern Africa advances pipeline of investment-ready projects through Great Green Wall Initiative

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… unlocking large-scale investment in land restoration, climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods, following the … and implement bankable programmes in land restoration, climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods. Member states … to address land degradation, biodiversity loss and climate change. The outcomes of the workshop are expected to inform …

Call to rethink climate action in developing nations

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… has issued a call to reframe the narrative surrounding climate action in developing economies. Aucamp attended the 17th Petersberg Climate Dialogue held in Berlin, Germany, earlier this week. … terms of emissions but are the worst affected by climate change,” the Minister said. Nationally Determined …