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DRIVING SUSTAINABILITY IE3-rated motors help customers in the paper and pulp sector to advance their environmental, social and governance goals by reducing their energy consumption and subsequently, their carbon footprint
Nelspruit branch helps paper and pulp facility remain competitive
28th March 2025

South Africa’s paper and pulp industry is a vital economic sector, with the adoption of sustainable practices, such as improved energy efficiency, having bolstered its resilience despite challenges... 


78% of businesses in Africa made climate-friendly investments in past 5 years – survey
27th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

According to audit and assurance firm PwC’s twenty-eighth ‘Annual Global CEO Survey’, 78% of CEOs in sub-Saharan Africa initiated climate-friendly investments in the past five years, and are... 


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African exporters to face market challenges as EU expands Carbon Border Tax
26th March 2025 By: Darren Parker

Recent amendments to the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) regulatory framework, introduced on February 26, are expected to have significant implications for African exporters. The... 


Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Dr Blade Nzimande
TIA names 2025 Cleantech Innovation Programme – South Africa winner
24th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Government incubation organisation the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) has selected AB Farms, led by entrepreneur Mogale Maleka, as the winner of the 2025 Global Cleantech Innovation Programme –... 


Climate Change Act implementation starts
17th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The Climate Change Act has been published in the Government Gazette and is aimed at enabling the development of an effective climate change response, as well as a long-term, just transition to a... 


PCC deputy chairperson Dr Crispian Olver
Presidential Climate Commission calls for recommitment to global efforts on climate action
10th March 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) has called for a recommitment to global efforts on climate action at its seventeenth ordinary quarterly meeting on March 7. The meeting was convened to... 


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Decision nears on $2.6bn of green funds for South Africa
7th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

A decision on a disbursement by the World Bank-linked Climate Investment Funds that would trigger a $2.6-billion green-finance package for South Africa may be made as early as Friday, people with... 


Western Cape, National Business Initiative, sign MoU on climate change and growth
7th March 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Western Cape provincial government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Business Initiative (NBi) on Thursday afternoon, to establish a new climate and economic... 


South Africa confirms US withdrawal of $1.5bn Just Energy Transition Partnership pledge
South Africa confirms US withdrawal of $1.5bn Just Energy Transition Partnership pledge
6th March 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The Presidency has confirmed that it has been formally informed that the US has withdrawn from the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), to which it had initially pledged more than... 


TIA fostering innovation for climate change adaptation
5th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

With climate change a top priority for government, the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) has been involved in climate change research and developing tools to help South Africa adapt to climate... 


Royal HaskoningDHV climate resilience director Karen King
Opinion: The climate change reality in South Africa: An engineer’s call to action
4th March 2025

In this article, Royal HaskoningDHV climate resilience director Karen King writes that climate change presents severe risks in South Africa, but also opportunity for innovation and leadership. 


DFFE adding public comments into sectoral emissions targets
28th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is refining the Sectoral Emission Targets (SETs) by incorporating feedback from stakeholders and the public following the first... 


EIB commits $52m to AFC Infrastructure Climate Resilient Fund
28th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Multilateral development finance institution the European Investment Bank (EIB) will invest $52.48-million in multilateral financial institution the Africa Finance Corporation's (AFC's)... 


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We must adapt to permanently 1.5 ºC warmer climate, scientist says
26th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

Global warming has not only surpassed 1.5 ºC above preindustrial levels but is also set to remain at or above that level permanently, University of the Witwatersrand Professor Francois Engelbrecht... 


Presidential Climate Commission executive director Dorah Modise
Presidential Climate Commission welcomes Dorah Modise as executive director
25th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The Presidential Climate Commission has welcomed Dorah Modise as its executive director. She stepped into the role on February 24 and will oversee the commission’s strategic direction and efforts... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
G20 energy work group set to meet amid divergence over just energy transition
25th February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The G20 Energy Transition Work Group will have its inaugural meeting this week to discuss the energy priorities that South Africa is seeking to place on the international agenda during its G20... 


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Sasol cuts emissions-reduction capex as it confirms rejigged plan
24th February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

JSE-listed Sasol has confirmed significant changes to its emission reduction roadmap (ERR), while also announcing material reductions to its capital expenditure requirements for implementing the... 


AfDB Climate Change and Green Growth Department director Anthony Nyong
Although global challenges exist, Africa has great opportunities in meeting climate change 
20th February 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Although the world is today facing critical challenges, there are great opportunities for Africa to be a leader in countering climate change. So affirmed Côte d’Ivoire-based African Development... 


Predicted productivity changes in oceans around Africa
Ocean productivity likely to decline in the future, satellite data shows – CSIR
12th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Of 15 global Earth system models of how climate change will impact oceans, those that project a future decline in primary production in oceans correlate most closely with remote sensing satellite... 


Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen
Steenhuisen urges unity in face of ‘new threat’ from US, while calling for changes to expropriation law and equity rules
11th February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen has called on the country to unite in the face of a “new threat” of possible US tariffs and even sanctions, following a rapid deterioration in relations... 


EY tax partner Duane Newman
Nersa’s carbon tax decision may signal extension of prevailing approach to electricity price neutrality
7th February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s (Nersa’s) recent decision to disallow Eskom from raising revenue through the tariff for carbon taxes may indicate that the National Treasury has... 


Spark to finance energy efficient lighting projects at 93 retail stores
6th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Climate and impact fund manager Camco subsidiary Spark Energy Services has signed an agreement with renewable energy and energy efficiency company GreenYellow South Africa to finance a portfolio of... 


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Africa50 to set up off-grid power, green infrastructure funds
5th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

Africa50, a pan-continental infrastructure investor, is setting up the first region-wide investment vehicle dedicated to off-grid power companies and plans a $500-million fund to invest in... 


Mission 300 secures commitments to drive clean cooking energy in Africa
31st January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Twelve African countries signed energy compacts during the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit, held in Tanzania this week, signalling their intent to accelerate the pace of access to electricity and... 


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CSIR monitoring wind disruptions in Cape Town that are undermining fruit exporters
29th January 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research- (CSIR-) hosted Alliance for Collaboration on Climate and Earth Systems Science (Access), along with other CSIR researchers and partners, have... 


Local private philanthropy funding pledge to counter effects of climate change now live
28th January 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Independent Philanthropy Association South Africa (IPASA) has launched an initiative for independent philanthropy funders to help counter climate change. This is the South African Philanthropy... 


Impala Refineries in Springs on Gauteng's East Rand
Implats signs deal with Discovery Green for supply of wheeled electricity to Springs refinery
27th January 2025 By: Terence Creamer

JSE-listed Impala Platinum (Implats) has signed a five-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Discovery Green for the supply of wheeled renewable electricity to its refinery operations in... 


South Africa can use G20 chairing to drive international policy issues
27th January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The South African business and government delegation that attended the World Economic Forum annual meeting, in Davos, Switzerland, last week, encountered a transformed outlook for South Africa.... 


WEF Centre for Industry and Technology South Africa to be hosted at UP
24th January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Global economic organisation the World Economic Forum (WEF) will launch four new Centres for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR), including C4IR South Africa, which will be hosted at the... 


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South Africa's patchwork climate plans risk widening inequality
24th January 2025 By: Reuters

Inconsistent government and corporate climate strategies may see poorer regions left behind in the transition away from polluting industries to green jobs, according to new research. Wealthier... 


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Thirteen new clusters join WEF initiative for reduced carbon emissions, economic growth
22nd January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Thirteen new industrial clusters, from Australia, Brazil, Colombia, India, the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Thailand and the UK have joined the World Economic Forum’s (WEF’s) Transitioning... 


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WEF calls for ‘constructive optimism’ amid global tensions
22nd January 2025 By: Darren Parker

Addressing a gathering of global leaders on January 21, World Economic Forum (WEF) founder and chairperson Klaus Schwab called on the global community to embrace "constructive optimism", urging... 


Southern African countries urged to collaborate to improve environmental action
20th January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Deputy Minister Narend Singh has noted the critical need for collaboration among countries in the Southern African region to address pressing environmental... 


PCC acting executive director Blessing Manale
PCC appoints Manale temporary executive director
8th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) has appointed Blessing Manale acting executive director effective January 1 to February 24, following which Dorah Modise will continue in a permanent... 


Dorah Modise named Climate Commission director, Olver to serve as deputy chair
17th December 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) has appointed Dorah Modise as executive director, effective from February 24, 2025, following the retirement of Dr Crispian Olver, who President Cyril... 


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Renewables covering area the size of Europe needed for clean energy future, report shows
10th December 2024 By: Darren Parker

A newly released report by technology and lifecycle solutions provider Wärtsilä shows that an area the size of Europe will need to be covered with renewable power to reach a clean energy future... 


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