US stalls US$2,6bn climate funding kitty for SA

The US is stalling the distribution of $2,6 billion in climate finance to South Africa, stoking concerns the money might be blocked outright, people familiar with the situation said. At a meeting earlier this month, US representatives prevented the World Bank-linked Climate Investment Funds from approving a US$500 million disbursement to South Africa, two of […]

South Africa could kiss R47 billion goodbye

mybroadband.co.za - 21/Mar 05:40

The US is stalling the distribution of R47 billion in climate finance to South Africa, stoking concerns the money might be blocked outright.

US Holds Up $2.6 Billion Climate Aid for South Africa

africa.com - 21/Mar 06:27

The United States has stalled the disbursement of a $2.6 billion climate finance package intended for South Africa, sparking fears the funds may be...

US Holds Up $2.6 Billion Climate Aid for South Africa

iafrica.com - 21/Mar 06:27

The United States has stalled the disbursement of a $2.6 billion climate finance package intended for South Africa, sparking fears the funds may be...

UK Steps Up as US Retreats from Climate Finance Commitments in Africa

africa.com - 21/Mar 06:24

The UK is ramping up its funding of sustainable energy projects in Africa as the US pulls back from global climate commitments. To this end, the...

UK Steps Up as US Retreats from Climate Finance Commitments in Africa

iafrica.com - 21/Mar 06:24

The UK is ramping up its funding of sustainable energy projects in Africa as the US pulls back from global climate commitments. To this end, the...

SPOTLIGHT: What does it mean for health? SAMRC experts weigh in on Budget 2025

daily maverick - 21/Mar 09:28

While the 2025 national budget boosts health spending, researchers from the South African Medical Research Council stress the need for strong...

Implications of US research funding cuts

it-online.co.za - 27/Mar 08:14

The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) hosted a crucial webinar addressing the potentially far-reaching consequences of financial cuts from...