November 28, 2011

• South Africa: Climate Change Response Expo Opens

  South Africa's Climate Change Response Expo has been launched on the sidelines of COP17 with an emotionally-charged audio-visual presentation highlighting the devastating effects... Read more »

• South Africa: Smooth Arrival for COP17 Delegates

  It has been a hassle-free entry into South Africa for international delegates attending COP17 in Durban. Read more »

• South Africa: COP17 Kick-Off Just Minutes Away

  Durban's International Convention Centre is awash with colourful outfits and accents from around the globe as delegates start streaming into the plenary venue for the opening of... Read more »

• South Africa: African Agenda Set At COP17

  The South African government recognises its role as the major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions on the continent, says Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa,... Read more »

• South Africa: Green Movement Is the Future - Mbalula

  South Africa must adopt pragmatic and ambitious goals for the green economy which is part of government's New Growth Path strategy, says Sport and Recreation Minister Fikile... Read more »

• Africa: Hundreds of Youth Attend COY7

  A massive presence of African youth was felt at the Conference of the Youth (COY7) at the weekend. Read more »

• South Africa: We Must Work With Govt On Climate Change

  South Africans need to work with government to help curb the effects of climate change, says Shaka Dzebu, who is leading by example. Read more »

• South Africa: Youth Summit to Discuss Climate Change

  President Jacob Zuma is expected to open a gathering of youths from more than 180 countries who will discuss climate change on Sunday. Read more »

• South Africa: Motlanthe Walks to Raise Awareness

  A relaxed Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe earlier today completed a 3km walk along Durban's beachfront to raise awareness about the rising sea levels. Read more »

• Africa: Climate Change Awareness Growing - UN

  There is growing momentum amongst rich and developing nations to take action against global warming and climate change, UN climate head Christiana Figueres said on Sunday. Read more »

November 26, 2011

• South Africa: Mbombela Commuters Learn About Climate Change

  Ordinary citizens in Mpumalanga had an opportunity to learn about climate change when an MEC spoke to commuters at the Mbombela bus terminal on Friday. Read more »

• South Africa: Mthethwa Confident Over COP17 Security

  With just days to go before the start of COP17, Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa says the country is ready to deliver a safe climate change conference. Read more »

November 25, 2011

• South Africa: Country, Namibia Joint Commission Confident Ahead of COP17

  The South Africa/Namibia Joint Permanent Commission on Defence and Security has expressed confidence that COP17 will yield results that will advance humankind's endeavours to... Read more »

• Africa: Trade Unions Critical - President Jacob Zuma

  President Jacob Zuma says trade unions remain critical in Africa and has wished delegates at the second Congress of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)-Africa region... Read more »

November 24, 2011

• South Africa: Cabinet Hails Green Economy Partnership

  Cabinet has commended South Africa's labour, business and civil society for partnering with government in signing the Green Economy Accord, which it said strengthened the country's... Read more »

• South Africa: Local Youth Make Strides in Climate Change Fight

  Youths from four South African schools will get the opportunity of a lifetime when they participate in the Youth Climate Negotiation session at the Climate Change Response Expo. Read more »

• South Africa: Durban Hotels Challenged to Go Green

  The COP17/CMP7 Responsible Accommodation Campaign could help boost the city's image as a "green events" destination. Read more »

• South Africa: Country's COP17 Preparatory Work On Track

  With five days before the start of the COP17 Climate Change talks in Durban, the South African negotiating team has revealed some of its preparatory work for the critical summit. Read more »

• South Africa: Durban Rolls Out Red Carpet for COP17

  Durban will roll out the red carpet at a parade today to welcome delegates arriving ahead of next week's historic climate change conference. Read more »

November 23, 2011

• South Africa: Kyoto Protocol Must Not Die in Durban

  KwaZulu-Natal Premier Zweli Mkhize says Durban must not be the place where the Kyoto Protocol dies and is buried. Read more »

• South Africa: Local Delegation Confident Ahead of COP17

  Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa says "exam fever" is the best analogy to explain how government is feeling with just few days left to the start of COP17. Read more »

November 22, 2011

• Southern Africa: Southern African Confederation of Agricultural Unions to Voice Farmers' Concerns At COP17

  The concerns of farmers in the southern African region must become a part of the United Nations' climate change agenda. Read more »

• South Africa: Expo Showcases Country's Climate Change Response

  If you want to find out what the South African government, NGOs and private sector are doing about climate change - visit the South Africa Climate Change Response (SACCR) Expo in... Read more »

November 21, 2011

• South Africa: Govt Counts Down Ten Days to COP17

  Not even rainy weather could dampen government's ten day countdown celebrations to the COP17 at Wadley Stadium in Pietermaritzburg on Saturday. Read more »

• South Africa: Free Tours for COP17 Delegates

  A booklet, among other publications, will be launched during COP17 to highlight the city's mitigation and adaptation-focused interventions. Read more »