Global Climate News

South African President discussed electricity sector reforms, climate change impacts, and infrastructure development including renewable energy initiatives in address to National Council of Provinces.

UK government has paid £57.5 million to farmers through Farming Recovery Fund for flood damage recovery, with £5 billion farming budget announced for sustainable food production over next two years.

Comunidad de Regantes Las Galletas has planned a 1.75 MW solar plant with storage in Arona, Tenerife to reduce desalination plant energy consumption by 50%. Project costs €3.22M with €1.45M EU funding.

South African government has intervened to address sewage spillages in Emfuleni Municipality, with Rand Water implementing upgrades to wastewater treatment plants and infrastructure to prevent Vaal River pollution.

Department of Water and Sanitation reports declining water levels across Mpumalanga Province's dams, with Grootdraai Dam falling below 70%, urging public water conservation measures.

University of Birmingham researchers have developed a five-point action plan to integrate climate resilience into UN Sustainable Development Goals, following COP29 discussions in Baku.

The Coal Authority has rebranded to Mining Remediation Authority to reflect its role in managing historical mining effects and pursuing low-carbon opportunities in England, Scotland and Wales.

Sun'Agri revealed 2024 harvest results from two pilot sites testing agrivoltaic systems on vineyards, showing 30% yield increases and reduced irrigation needs through real-time climate optimization.

India has announced 45 new coal mining projects over next 5 years, with Coal India Limited developing 36 projects, SCCL 7 projects, and NLCIL 2 projects. Coal production reached 537.57 MT in current fiscal year.