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Effects of Climate Change to Further Degrade Fisheries Resources
A new study led by University of British Columbia researchers reveals how the effect of climate change can further impact the economic viability of current fisheries practices. “Fisheries are already providing fewer fish and making less money than...
South Africa on Track with Preparations for the 17th Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
With less than 50 days to the kick-off of the 17th Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP17), South Africa is well on track with its preparations for the conference.
India Rankled By Western Criticism Over Carbon Emission Goals
Citing a developed world’s unwillingness to transfer technology to developing nations to counter rising global greenhouse gas emissions, India has criticized Western foot dragging over the issue.
European Economic And Social Committee Says 25% Reduction in Emissions Needed By 2020
The European Union (EU) should reconsider a 25% emission reduction target by 2020 in order to achieve the agreed goal of an 80%-95% drop by 2050, said the European Economic and Social Committee in an opinion on the European Commission’s roadmap...
Steep Increase in Global CO2 Emissions Despite Reductions By Industrialized Countries
Global emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) – the main cause of global warming – increased by 45 % between 1990 and 2010, and reached an all-time high of 33 billion tonnes in 2010. Increased energy efficiency, nuclear energy and the growing contribution...
The Gambia One of the Countries Most Vulnerable to the Consequences of Climate Change
The Executive Director of the Gambia National Environment Agency, NEA, Momodou B. Sarr, has indicated that The Gambia is one of the countries most vulnerable to the rapacious consequences of climate change in Africa and that Banjul the capital face a...
South African Society Urged to Rally Behind Climate Awareness
With less than three months before the international climate summit in Durban, government has called on all sectors of society to help intensify the country’s communication on climate change and its impact on the developing world.
Right to Food, Health And Shelter Threatened Due to Global Warming
The right to food, health and shelter is threatened due to global warming, International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, said on Monday.
