Looking back on the environment in 2012

Looking back on the environment in 2012

02 Jan 2013 09:20 - Sipho Kings
Last year provided a wealth of meetings and conferences with minimal outcomes, while catastrophes continued to show how the climate is changing.
COP 18 talks go into extra time

COP 18 talks go into extra time

08 Dec 2012 09:10 - Sapa-AFP
The UN climate talks in Doha have yet to produce a deal the day after their scheduled close, with negotiators locked in a stand-off about funding.
What does it mean to be sustainable in a climate-changed world?

What does it mean to be sustainable in a climate-changed world?

07 Dec 2012 14:36 - Alec Joubert
Adaptation is woefully lacking among South African businesses as the scale of climate change impact grows, writes Dr Alec Joubert.
Two degrees spell drought and death

Two degrees spell drought and death

07 Dec 2012 00:00 - Sipho Kings
With reports saying the world's temperature could rise by 2C, what does this mean for South Africa?
COP 18 running out of time but left with many issues to resolve

COP 18 running out of time but left with many issues to resolve

06 Dec 2012 14:20 - Sipho Kings
COP 18 started with minimal expectations, but after 11 days of negotiations, the big issues are still to be resolved
Grim prospect of living in a world that's 4C warmer

Grim prospect of living in a world that's 4C warmer

03 Dec 2012 16:10 - Sipho Kings
The World Bank has offered a sobering look at a world where temperatures are allowed to increase past the 4 degrees Celsius mark.
Basic countries push for extension of Kyoto Protocol

Basic countries push for extension of Kyoto Protocol

30 Nov 2012 00:00 - Fiona Macleod
But several major signatories are refusing to expand emissions cuts when the agreement expires, writes Fiona Macleod.
Kyoto battlelines drawn at COP 18

Kyoto battlelines drawn at COP 18

27 Nov 2012 14:59 - Faisal Baatout
Climate talks got down to the nitty-gritty in Doha as developing countries and the EU staked out rival positions on the fate of the Kyoto Protocol.
COP 18 - Critical but not spectacular

COP 18 - Critical but not spectacular

26 Nov 2012 12:33 - Sipho Kings
COP 18 comes with low expectations, but it is critical to put the nuts and bolts together for a global climate change agreement.
Climate change group charting universal agreement

Climate change group charting universal agreement

11 Dec 2011 15:07 - Staff Reporter
According to the presidency of COP17, an ad hoc group will now work towards charting a new universal legal agreement on climate change.