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Department of International Relations to Hold Consultative Dialogue on Women And Climate Change
As part of preparations for the upcoming UN climate change summit in Durban, the Department of International Relations is to hold a consultative dialogue on women and climate change this week.
South Africa Cautions on Future of Kyoto Protocol
Failure to get all parties to sign onto and renew their commitment to the Kyoto Protocol at the Durban conference would take the world a step back, the Deputy Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Rejoice Mabudafhasi, cautioned this week. How People...
Environment Committee Resolution Says European Union Should Cut CO2 Emissions By 30%
Before the end of 2011, the European Union (EU) should pledge to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2020 (from 1990 levels), says a resolution voted by the Environment Committee on Tuesday. Limited scope for offsets should be allowed, but a...
African Carbon Exchange Launched in Nairobi
The African Carbon Exchange, the first of its kind in Africa, was officially launched in Nairobi on Thursday, a new initiative that will assist countries to trade their carbon credits.
South Africa to Reduce Carbon Emissions By At Least 34% in a Decade
South Africa plans to address the impact of climate change by reducing carbon emissions by at least 34 percent in the next decade while a series of strict measures will also be put in place to avert pollution by the country’s mines.
European Union Making Deeper Emission Cuts Than Promised
The European Union (EU) is ahead of schedule in its promise to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 2012. The Commission’s annual report shows that the 25 member states with reduction targets under the Kyoto Protocol will meet their commitments
Kazakhstan Plans to Sign an Agreement to Sell Its Greenhouse Gas Emission Quotas
Kazakhstan’s deputy environment minister has said the government plans to sign an agreement with the Chicago Climate Exchange this year to sell its greenhouse gas emission quotas.
Kenya to Host 2nd All-Africa Carbon Forum
The Second all-Africa Carbon Forum is expected to start in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi on Wednesday at the United Nations offices. The three-day forum, an initiative of the Nairobi Framework partner UN agencies and the International Emissions Trading...
