Un Framework Convention On Climate Change
latest news & developmentsSouth Africa supported last-minute change to COP26 deal
Scores of countries at the UN climate talks accepted the COP26 pact reluctantly, condemning a last-minute meeting that led to a slightly different wording
COP26: Momentum gathers to end new coal builds
South Africa, the continent’s largest emitter, is not among several African countries that joined the UK-led coalition committing to phase out the fossil fuel
Top greenhouse gas emitter South Africa earns kudos for new protection measures
The Healthy NDCs Scorecard has recognised South Africa’s efforts in revising its nationally determined contributions to mitigate climate change
What is COP and why is COP26 so important?
This year’s UN climate conference will be the first in-person meeting since COP25 in 2019, when developing countries walked away, outraged by the poor outcome
Creecy calls for cheaper finance at London climate talks
Emerging markets need $3-trillion to 4-trillion a year in low-carbon investments over the next 15 years to meet their climate mitigation commitments
Coal on a drive to delay its demise
The just transition that is currently being executed is a balance between energy security and climate change, according to one analyst
Pressure on rich G7 countries to show climate leadership
The ongoing three-week talks ahead of COP26 are proving tricky in a world of virtual climate diplomacy
Sona 2021: Ramaphosa accords the climate crisis only a cursory nod
Country can’t lose sight of the threat climate change poses, President Ramaphosa says.
Carbon report puts SA in the hot seat
A report on greenhouse gas emissions says just 90 carbon emitters, some of which are South African, are reponsible for two-thirds of global emissions.
Landmark roadmap sets climate change course for 2015
After two and a half days of round-the-clock discussions at the end of COP17, global leaders have finally agreed on a course to fight climate change.
After lull, war on climate change faces crunch year
After a year in which it nearly lost its compass, the campaign against climate change heads into 2009 needing top-level political commitment.