At the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Johannesburg, the president also stressed the need for inclusivity in tackling pressing global problems, from geopolitical tensions to climate resilience.
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The president warned about nationalism and protectionism and said South Africa would not change its values or policies
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A strong presidency would establish mechanisms for accountability, ensuring that promises made during G20 summits translate into measurable progress
To achieve these targets, synergy across government departments, institutions and business is required to drive climate action
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The focus would also be on Africa’s high debt levels, financing the just energy transition and the strategic use of critical minerals
The qualified goal offers an illusion of progress while failing to meet the continent’s urgent climate and energy needs
South Africa and other developing nations are pushing for a $1 trillion climate finance target
Promises made at the climate conference need to be turned into effective action that can drive transformation
Azerbaijan’s commitment to diversifying its economy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions mirrors similar aspirations in Africa
Companies must focus on reducing their carbon footprint and run their data centres on renewable energy
The applicants are challenging a government decision that could pave the way for oil exploration in the Deep-Water Orange Basin off the west coast
This year Africa’s Green Economic Summit (AGES) will feature 60 diverse projects from over 180 submissions across vital sectors
David Lammy is on a visit to the continent to strengthen relations with South Africa and Nigeria
Making polluters pay is not only fair, but popular and effective, says Greenpeace International
A new proposal that aims to get more women to breastfeed says this could cut back the greenhouse gas emissions and get countries that produce the bulk of emissions to pay for it
The marginalised bear a disproportionately high burden of mental health problems
The destruction of indigenous forests, which act as carbon sinks, is also driven by foreign demand
LCOY 2024 aimed to provide youth aged 14 to 25 with the tools and knowledge to participate in climate policy and STEM-based solutions actively
Most jobs are for the installation period only, and are therefore temporary
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South Africa has ambitious plans to protect biodiversity
The event connects global capital to develop African projects and accelerate its green economy
Applicants in the Cancel Coal case say the state’s plan threatens several constitutional rights, including the health and well-being of present and future generations
Global financial reforms, action to mitigate and adapt to climate change, a just energy transition and ensuring food security should be central to its work
The devastation caused by the 2019 cyclone goes beyond the destruction of infrastructure and this needs to be included during COP29 in Azerbaijan, in November
Around 3.5 billion people live in hot climates, but only 15% have access to cooling, mainly through air conditioning