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November 21, 2011
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South Africa: Durban Ready to Welcome COP17 Delegates
Durban is now ready to welcome over 15 000 delegates, more than 10 000 observer, from over 190 countries for the COP17, says Ethekwini Municipality mayor James Nxumalo. Read more »
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South Africa: Climate Talks Should Place Contient First
With just a week before the start of the UN climate talks in Durban, a group of women from 23 African countries has called on the continents leaders to push for a climate deal that... Read more »
November 18, 2011
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South Africa: Home Affairs Ready for Cop17 Delegates
The Department of Home Affairs is to implement a special operational plan to efficiently expedite the arrival of COP17 delegates. Read more »
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South Africa: Cosatu, Business Back Govt's Green Accord
Government's all-inclusive Green Economy Accord, signed earlier today, has won the support of its key partners, including the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu). Read more »
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South Africa: Green Accord to Create 300 000 Jobs
Government and its key partners, such as labour and business, have signed an all-comprehensive Accord geared to create 300 000 jobs in the next 10 years. Read more »
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South Africa: State Owned Entities to Get Climate Change Policy
A climate change policy framework for state-owned enterprises (SOEs) is expected to be launched ahead COP17. Read more »
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South Africa: Climate Change Could Reverse Development Gains
Climate change and its impact have the potential to reverse the development gains achieved since the dawn of democracy, says Water and Environmental Affairs Deputy Minister,... Read more »
November 17, 2011
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South Africa: Women to Find a Common Voice Before Cop17
Women from rural areas in KwaZulu-Natal will be able to share their own challenges on climate change at an international conference for grassroots women just before the start of... Read more »
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South Africa: Host City Ready to Manage Cop17 Traffic
Transport authorities are confident that there will be no unnecessary traffic delays or problems during the upcoming COP17. Read more »
November 14, 2011
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South Africa: State Product Soon to Be UNFCCC Accredited
A South African project that initially attempted to tackle poverty has shown potential to mitigate the effects of climate change and is expanding beyond the country's borders. Read more »
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South Africa: Durban's Plan to Offset COP17 Carbon Footprint
An estimated 15 000 tons of CO2 is expected to be produced during COP17 but Durban has a plan to offset the carbon footprint. Read more »
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South Africa: Agulhas On Pre- COP17 Voyage
The Department of Environmental and Water Affairs has released South Africa's polar research and supply vessel, the SA Agulhas on a symbolic ten-day climate change voyage ahead of... Read more »
November 10, 2011
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South Africa: Govt Hopes for Fair Deal At Cop17
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane says South Africa will aim for a fair deal at the upcoming COP17 climate change conference in Durban. Read more »
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South Africa: President Zuma Urges Locals to Support Cop17
President Jacob Zuma and Cabinet have called on the nation to warmly welcome the thousands of delegates set to attend the upcoming COP17 climate change conference in Durban. Read more »
November 9, 2011
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South Africa: UK Youth Group Eagerly Awaits Durban COY7
A number of youth groups who are making a difference in the fight to save the planet will be attending the Conference of the Youth (COY7), set to take place before COP17 in Durban... Read more »
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South Africa: Youth Ambassadors Take On Climate Change
"The earth has been diagnosed with a sickness, and we have to cure it!" That is how 15-year-old Shraddha Rajcoomar, one of the three South African Climate Change Youth Ambassadors,... Read more »
November 7, 2011
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South Africa: Religious Sector Outlines COP17 Plans
The religious community in Africa will ensure its voice is heard during the 17th Conference of the Parties to the US Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP17) to take place in... Read more »
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South Africa: Take Action to Mitigate Climate Change Says Minister
Action must be taken to mitigate the effects of climate change on children, says Women, Children and People with Disabilities Minister Lulu Xingwana. Read more »
November 3, 2011
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South Africa: Focus On the Arts At Cop17
Artists from South Africa and around the world are being given opportunities through different competitions to express their take on climate change issues. Read more »
October 31, 2011
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South Africa: Kids to Get Lessons On Climate Change
Minister for Women, Children and People with Disabilities, Lulu Xingwana, will spend this year's National Children's Day empowering children with information on global warming and... Read more »
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South Africa: President Jacob Zuma Talks Climate Change
With less than a month to go before COP 17, President Jacob Zuma has warned that if parties fail to renew and sign the Kyoto Protocol, this would be a major setback for the world. Read more »
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South Africa: Climate Train Leads Way to Conference of the Parties 17
Government and civil society have partnered to launch a unique "climate change train" to criss-cross the country raising awareness on changing weather patterns ahead of COP 17 in... Read more »
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South Africa: Positive COP 17 Outcome Crucial for Africa - Zuma
President Jacob Zuma says a positive outcome from the upcoming COP 17, to be hosted in South Africa, is especially important for Africa as it is vulnerable to the effects of... Read more »
October 24, 2011
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South Africa: Climate Change Tops Commonwealth Meeting Agenda
Food security and climate change will take centre stage when President Jacob Zuma leads a delegation to the Commonwealth Heads of State and Government Meeting (CHOGM) this week. Read more »
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South Africa: Climate Change On the Agenda
A climate change awareness campaign will begin in Orange Farm on Monday October 24 in the build-up to the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP 17) reports Joburg.org. Read more »
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