https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/702.html South Africa news 15 Climate Change news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/702.html en-us Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:47:44 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-future-of-sustainable-fashion-is-africa-at-twygs-africa-textile-talks-953234a For the sixth year, Twyg will explore the role of Africa in shaping the future of a sustainable fashion industry at the Africa Textile Talks, to be held at Workshop17 in the V&A Watershed in Cape Town from 31 July – 1 August 2026. 1-269004 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Climate Change South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/standard-bank-to-finance-africas-renewable-energy-boom-845013a In 2025, Standard Bank saw Africa’s shift toward renewable energy financing outpace non-renewable energy by an 8:1 ratio. Reflecting this trend, even Eskom, which has traditionally relied on coal, has launched a new business unit focused on developing utility-scale renewable energy projects. With this momentum, the financial institution is energised to finance the continent’s clean energy boom. 1-268899 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:16:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Climate Change South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/myths-about-plastic-shopping-bags-debunked-623801a Every day, up to 80% of consumers forget to reuse plastic shopping bags, content that they are still doing their bit for the environment because of the many half truths circulated about plastic recycling. 1-268801 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:11:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Climate Change South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fnb-commits-r15m-in-disaster-relief-funding-as-nmb-ramps-up-response-623751a The South African Weather Service (SAWS) raised its disruptive rainfall warning in the Eastern Cape from level five to eight, prompting public and private intervention. 1-268771 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:08:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Climate Change South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/barry-callebaut-warns-el-nino-could-add-thousands-to-cocoa-prices-289397a The chief of Barry Callebaut, one of the world's leading cocoa processors, said that El Niño weather conditions could push up cocoa bean prices by a few thousand pounds per metric tonne. 1-268750 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Climate Change South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/topco-media-spearheads-environment-month-with-the-8th-edition-of-esg-the-future-of-sustainability-734872a This important 8th edition of ESG: The Future of Sustainability focuses on where we are in terms of the environment, society and governance - locally and globally - where we would like to be, and why we need a “whole of society “ approach to get there. 1-268712 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Climate Change South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fishers-in-court-to-stop-west-coast-oil-search-289677a Small-scale fishing cooperatives and environmental organisations are seeking to overturn government approval granted to TGS Geophysical Company for a 3D seismic survey off South Africa’s West Coast. The applicants argue that key environmental assessments were missing or inadequately considered, and that the potential cumulative impacts on marine life and fishing livelihoods were not properly evaluated. Government respondents argue that seismic surveying is a longstanding, regulated, non-invasive activity that does not involve drilling and was approved following a comprehensive assessment process. 1-268680 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:02:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Climate Change South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/western-and-eastern-cape-brace-for-disruptive-rain-flooding-and-snow-512920a The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says a cut-off low-pressure system is expected to bring cold, wet and windy weather to the central and southern parts of the country on Wednesday, with possible localised flooding in the Eastern and Western Cape. 1-268656 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Climate Change South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/a-storm-is-brewing-as-experts-warn-of-a-super-el-nino-956824a Benjamin Selwyn of the University of Sussex warns that a “super” El Niño could overwhelm already fragile global food systems, risking worldwide famine. 1-268494 Wed, 27 May 2026 11:51:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Climate Change South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/storm-recovery-efforts-continue-across-western-cape-390088a Recovery and mop-up operations are continuing across the Western Cape after severe weather caused widespread damage to infrastructure, disrupted electricity supply and affected hundreds of roads. 1-268383 Mon, 25 May 2026 08:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Climate Change South Africa