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South Africa optimistic about COP29 outcomes
South Africa has emerged from the 29th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) with optimism, as key agreements were reached that could significantly impact the country’s climate action and green economy.
Understanding the Treasury's proposal for Carbon Tax Phase 2: what you need to know
Explore the National Treasury's proposed changes to South Africa's carbon tax Phase 2, aimed at achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 while promoting economic growth.
Plans under way for eThekwini to copy LA's blue economy projects
A delegation from the City, led by Economic Development and Planning Committee chairperson councillor Thembo Ntuli met with AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles in the US recently.
Artists feel the pinch of new copyright bill
A section of the South African music and publishing industry has voiced its dissatisfaction with some sections of the Copyright Amendment Bill and Performers Protection Amendment Bill and wants President Cyril Ramaphosa to intervene.
Climate Change Response Fund to safeguard vital infrastructure
President Cyril Ramaphosa recently unveiled the Climate Change Response Fund, a pioneering initiative aimed at bolstering climate resilience and protecting critical infrastructure amidst escalating extreme weather events.
WHO urges nations to seal ‘monumental’ pandemic accord
In his end-of-year message, World Health Organization director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said 2023 had marked a turning point in fighting major health challenges but had also brought ‘immense and avoidable suffering. ’
Oil Jabber heard in Dubai: Our top ten reasons to dismiss the Conference of Polluters 28
Patrick Bond and Desmond D’Sa interrogate the final document from the United Nations Climate Conference, COP28.
China's role highlighted at COP28 in global climate action
The United Nations positively evaluates China's efforts and important contributions to promoting peak carbon dioxide emissions and carbon neutrality, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said.
COP28 parties call for tripling of world’s renewable energy capacity by 2030
The UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai on Wednesday called for the tripling of renewable energy across the globe by 2030 as part of joint efforts to ensure deep and sustained reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and keep global temperature increase within 1. 5 °C.
'Cause for optimism': World reacts to COP28 climate deal
The agreement was reached at the UN-led COP28 summit, which is aimed at fighting the climate change that bears costly and destructive consequences.
LOOK: At least 100 elephants die during Zimbabwe’s drought
Around 100 elephants in Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe have died due to a lack of water, which has been reportedly caused by climate change and the El Niño weather pattern.
How Tanzania’s Mafia Island is protecting its hidden climate treasure
Ailars David, a marine conservation warden at the reserve, said the plan is to build a boardwalk for tourists to reach the lagoon so they can swim surrounded by nature and the freshest of air.
Summit provides opportunity to fight for credible climate goals
OPINION: COP28 provides a critical opportunity to escalate our fight for climate justice and system change and raise long-standing demands for real solutions, writes Shanice Firmin.
KZN communities call for radical climate action and system change at counter COP event
In a bold response to the ongoing global climate crisis, community members from KwaZulu-Natal convened at the Diakonia Council of Churches for the Counter COP Climate Week. Organised by the South Durban Community Environmental Alliance and groundWork, the event aimed to address the critical climate issues and advocate for phasing out fossil fuels.
COP28 breaks records with over $83 billion pledged, unprecedented climate commitments and global support
This surge of financial commitments at the COP28 United Nations Climate Conference marks a turning point in the fight against climate change, with historic pledges and declarations addressing key issues, from loss and damage to renewable energy and efficiency.
Global air pollution crisis: Fossil fuels linked to 5 million deaths a year
The staggering death toll, disclosed on the eve of the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, surpasses previous estimates and intensifies the call for decisive action to address the adverse health impacts of fossil fuel emissions.
Dairy companies tell Cop28 they will begin full emissions disclosure
Livestock is responsible for about 30% of global anthropogenic methane emissions, from sources like manure and cow burps, according to the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization.
COP28: UN chief calls on world leaders to plan for a future without fossil fuels
Delegates to the UN Climate Conference have committed to providing billions of dollars towards supporting developing countries in climate finance.
South Africa’s top five environmentalists urge President Ramaphosa to halt Petroleum Bill
South Africa's esteemed environmental activists and Goldman Prize laureates, Liziwe McDaid, Makoma Lekalakala, Desmond D’Sa, Jonathan Deal, and Bobby Peek, confront President Ramaphosa with a bold demand: withdraw the National Petroleum Company Bill and halt offshore oil and gas exploration.
COP28 marks historic adoption of Loss and Damage Fund
The Loss and Damage Fund, 30 years in the making, aims to support developing and poor nations vulnerable to the adverse impacts of climate change.
How climate change is making the world sick
From 2030, experts expect that just four of these threats -malnutrition, malaria, diarrhoea and heat stress - will push global death tolls up by 250,000 per year.
President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomes loss and damage fund at COP28
President Cyril Ramaphosa said they welcome the loss and damage fund and the pledges that have already been made.
COP28 marks historic moment with adoption of loss and damage fund
COP28 makes history with the adoption of the Loss and Damage fund, a critical step in addressing climate change impacts. Pledges totalling $475 million have been made, but concerns linger about fund size and transparency. Learn why this moment is a turning point in the fight against climate crises.
Climate finance tops list for eThekwini
World experts are in Dubai for climate change negotiations, and the City of Durban hopes money to cope with disasters is high on the list.
COP28: Countries must implement agreements and cut emissions
OPINION: We expect countries to implement the agreements to cut greenhouse gas emissions that were made in previous COPS, such as Egypt, Paris, and Glasgow. They must agree to significant global commitments to cut greenhouse gas emissions and share the time frame to achieve this target, writes Kershni Ramreddi.