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COP17 protesters to lay charges after march attack

COP17 protesters to lay charges after march attack

04 Dec 2011 20:41 - Niren Tolsi
Protesters who were attacked with water bottles and stones in a civil society march during COP17 in Durban intend opening a criminal case.
Zuma's flagship solar plant provides job opportunities

Zuma's flagship solar plant provides job opportunities

04 Dec 2011 18:55 - Staff Reporter
President Jacob Zuma has launched a flagship solar power plant in Hazelmere, KwaZulu-Natal, which is set to provide job opportunities.
Zuma speaks of 'greening SA economy' at COP17

Zuma speaks of 'greening SA economy' at COP17

04 Dec 2011 14:29 - Staff Reporter
President Jacob Zuma has said that government is to invest billions in mass transport systems as a way of 'greening' the South African economy.
Cutting and coping at COP17

Cutting and coping at COP17

04 Dec 2011 12:32 - Marlowe Hood
Climate talks in Durban are on track to help poor and vulnerable nations deal with increasingly fierce heatwaves, storms and drought.
Tensions run high as climate change march is disrupted

Tensions run high as climate change march is disrupted

03 Dec 2011 19:13 - Niren Tolsi
ANC supporters dressed in COP17 tracksuits exchanged stones with members of organisations that were marching against climate change on Saturday.
Disdain in Durban

Disdain in Durban

03 Dec 2011 07:15 - Faranaaz Parker
The EU's "Durban Roadmap" -- a plan to conclude negotiations on a legally binding treaty by 2015 -- has been gaining traction with other parties.

Youth claim their stake at COP17 climate talks

02 Dec 2011 08:58 - Faranaaz Parker
Youth delegations at the Durban climate talks have called for a greater sense of urgency from countries agreeing on a treaty to slow climate change.

Battle over financing at climate change talks

29 Nov 2011 20:08 - Arthur Max
International climate negotiators were at odds on how to raise billions of dollars for the new green climate fund, on the second day of COP17.

Zuma urges 'balanced' outcome at COP17

28 Nov 2011 13:39 - Richard Davies
President Jacob Zuma has urged delegates at the UN climate summit in Durban to work for an outcome that was "fair and credible".

UN warns about climate change action costs

24 Nov 2011 20:02 - Staff Reporter
The cost of meeting the world's target for global warming could rise by half if current pledges under the UN to cut carbon emissions are not improved.
Zuma wants credible outcomes to climate change from COP17

Zuma wants credible outcomes to climate change from COP17

21 Nov 2011 11:27 - Staff Reporter
Jacob Zuma says the outcome of the upcoming UN climate change conference, the 17th Conference of Parties, should be balanced, fair and credible.
Rich nations could take a page from the developing world

Rich nations could take a page from the developing world

14 Nov 2011 18:45 - Cat Barton
UN secretary general Ban Ki-Moon has praised the developing world for its handling of climate change, saying it should be an "inspiration" to others.

A royal visit to Cape Town

07 Nov 2011 19:12 - Sean O’Toole
Prince Charles recently visited South Africa on a whistle-stop tour to discuss trade and investment, unemployment, and visit local royalty.
COP17 conference 'won't be easy'

COP17 conference 'won't be easy'

08 Oct 2011 16:34 - Staff Reporter
International Relations Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane says the United Nations Climate Change conference will not be an easy meeting.

Emerging powers press rich nations on carbon cuts

27 Aug 2011 07:26 - Staff Reporter
Brazil, South Africa, India and China called on Friday on industrialised nations to step up their commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Waging war on Durban's poison

Waging war on Durban's poison

23 Aug 2011 16:22 - Victoria John
Making the transition to a low-carbon city should be seen as offering economic opportunities, not imposing burdens, says a major new scientific study.
Cop17: Listen to the people

Video | Cop17: Listen to the people

04 Dec 2011 11:32
Thousands of activists have hit the streets of Durban to make sure their voices are heard during COP17. "Climate change negotiators need to do more", they said.
Greenpeace's ideal Cop17

Video | Greenpeace's ideal Cop17

02 Dec 2011 09:04
Kumi Naidoo, executive director of Greenpeace. He outlines what the organisation wants to see happen here at the negotiations in Durban.
A green economy -- with coal?

Video | A green economy -- with coal?

01 Dec 2011 10:08
With SA investing Kusile and Medupi, it's clear coal will remain a large part of our energy supply. Hear what the SA delegation, Greenpeace and WWF have to say.

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