Pretoria - When Edna Molewa, the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, told guests last week that South Africa was like a student ready to write an exam, understandably, many were not baffled by this comparison. Of course, the minister was referring to the country's preparation to host the upcoming climate change conference in Durban later this month. Anyone who has … [Read more...] about Why COP 17 will not be easy
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Plans finalised ahead of COP17
Pretoria - With less than 25 days to go before the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP 17) climate talks kick off in Durban, government and stakeholders are confident the plans put in place for the summit are on track. Edna Molewa, the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, hosted the last Stakeholder Engagement Summit aimed at updating stakeholders on the country's … [Read more...] about Plans finalised ahead of COP17
Climate change to affect development
Pretoria - Climate change is posing a serious challenge for sustainable development in developing countries, with broad impacts not only on the environment but also on economic and social development, says Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa. "Partly due to their lower adaptive capacities, developing countries and people living in poverty, vulnerable groups, … [Read more...] about Climate change to affect development
Govt to spent R14.2bn on dams, water pipes
Cape Town – Government plans to spend over R14.2 billion over the next three years vamping up dams and water distributions systems to ensure the country maintains a sustainable water-supply, the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs Edna Molewa said. Molewa singled out several mega infrastructure projects, in reply to a parliamentary question raised in the National … [Read more...] about Govt to spent R14.2bn on dams, water pipes
Business urged to play climate leadership role
Johannesburg – The South African government wants to use the upcoming United Nations climate change summit, scheduled to take place in Durban later this year, to convince the country's business sector to take a leading role in the global efforts to slow climate change. Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa on Friday met with Business Unity South Africa (Busa) for a … [Read more...] about Business urged to play climate leadership role
