Countries

Violent storms expected in South Africa due to climate change

Cape Town — South Africa should brace for more thunderstorms due to rising temperatures, following the tragic storms that... Read more

8 Jun, 2024

Companies

Climate change makes life harder: in South Africa it’s likely to bring heatwaves, water stress and gender-based violence

Peter Johnston, University of Cape Town South Africa is feeling the impacts of global warming. Heat is frequent and... Read more

2 May, 2024

Environmental Friendly

African countries at COP28: several big wins and a united voice

Bamidele Olajide, University of Lagos African countries entered the recent COP28 negotiations on climate change in high spirits. Before... Read more

14 Dec, 2023

Countries

SA needs to spend an extra R535bn a year to meet climate goals

The Climate Change Bill, currently before the National Council of Provinces, sets out legislation on greenhouse gas emissions. Archive... Read more

6 Dec, 2023

Countries

COP28 conference to tackle key issues and meet climate objectives

Cape Town — Ahead of the COP28 climate change conference taking place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) later... Read more

16 Nov, 2023

Countries

Ramaphosa calls for climate aid pledge fulfilment

Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has reiterated the call for developed countries to fulfil their... Read more

26 Sep, 2023

Countries

Rich nations to face climate pressure at pre-COP27 talks in DRC

Kinshasa – Environment ministers from some 50 countries gather in DR Congo on Monday for the pre-COP27 climate talks,... Read more

30 Sep, 2022

World

Australian Indigenous activists hail UN climate decision

Sydney – Indigenous campaigners from Australia’s northern Torres Strait Islands said on Monday their fight is just beginning after... Read more

26 Sep, 2022

News

IMF urges policy caution for vulnerable Africa

Johannesburg – African countries have to walk the tightrope as they contemplate economic reform at a time of worsening hunger... Read more

15 Sep, 2022

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Climate-related health emergencies on the rise in Africa, says WHO

Brazzaville – Climate-related health emergencies are on the rise in Africa, though the continent contributes the least to global warming,... Read more

7 Apr, 2022