INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLAN: The Minister of EnergyThe ability to perform work, mainly kinetic, potential, thermal energy, but also in forms of gravitational, sound, elastic and electromagnetic energy., Dipou Peters, has published the Integrated Resource Plan for energy. However, WWF-SA believes the plan has failed to take into account the most recent developments at Eskom (i.e. Eskom’s proposed increase tariff application and Eskom’s announcement that construction at Kusile has been postponed). See: http://www.fin24.com

CARBON FOOTPRINTThe carbon footprint is a measure of the exclusive total amount of carbon dioxide emissions that is directly and indirectly caused by an activity or is accumulated over the life stages of a product.: It is estimated that the 2010 FIFA World Cup will produce approximately 2 753 250 tonnes of carbon dioxideCarbon dioxide (CO2) is emitted in several ways. Naturally through the carbon cycle and through human activities like the burning of fossil fuels. These human activities have increased CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere since the beginning of the industrial revolution and these high .... Econ Pöyry, a Norwegian consultancy and engineering firm, has produced a feasibility studyA feasibility study considers all factors, like economic, legal and geographical issues, before a power plant is built. for a carbon-neutral World Cup. The report notes that while proposed greening measures and environmental standards can reduce the footprint, they will only affect the smaller components of it (i.e. intercity transportTransport includes all kinds of mobility, like cars, buses and airplanes., intracity transport, stadium construction and materials, energy use in stadiums and in accommodation facilities). See: http://www.engineeringnews.co.za

EMISSION TAXA carbon tax is a levy on the carbon content of fossil fuels. Because virtually all of the carbon in fossil fuels is ultimately emitted as carbon dioxide, a carbon tax is equivalent to an emission tax on each unit of CO2- equivalent emissions. An energy tax - a levy on the energy content of ...: National Treasury will introduce a new tax, adjusting the existing ad valorem excise duty on motor vehicles, which will come into effect in March 2010. The tax is part of government’s efforts to limit greenhouse gas emissions as well as increase tax revenues which declined sharply during the recession.  The National Association of Automobile Manufacturers (NAAMSA) has accepted the new tax in principle but noted that its early timing could hinder recovery prospects for struggling automakers. See: http://communities.thomsonreuters.com

CDMDefined in Article 12 of the Kyoto Protocol, the CDM is intended to meet two objectives: (1) to assist parties not included in Annex I in achieving sustainable development and in contributing to the ultimate objective of the convention; and (2) to assist parties included in Annex I in achieving ... PROJECT: The second component of eThekwini’s landfill gas to electricityA form of energy having magnetic, radiant and chemical effects. Electric current is created by a flow of electrons. Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) project was launched by the Energy Minister, Dipuo Peters on 28 January 2010. The second component involves the extraction of landfill gas at the Bisasar Road landfill site through extraction wells and interlinking pipe work. See: http://www.engineeringnews.co.za

CLIMATE CHANGEClimate change is a lasting change in weather patterns over long periods of time. It can be a natural phenomena and and has occurred on Earth even before people inhabited it. Quite different is a current situation that is also referred to as climate change, anthropogenic climate change, or ... POLICY: The Department of Environmental Affairs announced that it will aim to complete the country’s national climateClimate is typically defined as the average weather (or more rigorously a statistical description of the average in terms of the mean and variability) over a period of time, usually 30 years. These quantities are most often surface variables such as temperature, precipitation, and wind. Climate ... change white paper by the end of 2010, with a green paper to be completed by the middle of 2010. See: http://www.engineeringnews.co.za

IRENAMandated by governments worldwide, IRENA's (International Renewable Energy Agency) mission is to promote the widespread and increased adoption and sustainable use of all forms of renewable energy. IRENA's Member States pledge to advance renewables in their own national policies and programs, and ...: President Jacob Zuma has given Energy Minister, Dipuo Peters, authorisation for South Africa to join the International Renewable EnergyRenewable energy is power generated from infinite sources, such as wind or solar power. Conventional energy is generated from finite sources, such as natural gas or fossil oil. National Agency (IRENA) and to participate as a full member. See: http://www.engineeringnews.co.za

OUTCOMES OF COP15, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK, DECEMBER 2009: Water and Environmental Minister, Buyelwa Sonjica, met with ministers from Brazil, India and China to discuss pledges for action against climate change. the “BASIC” (Brazil, South Africa, India and China) countries played a crucial role during climate change talks in Copenhagen last year . See: http://www.miningweekly.com

3RD PREPARATORY COMMISSION OF THE INTERNATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY AGENCYMandated by governments worldwide, IRENA's (International Renewable Energy Agency) mission is to promote the widespread and increased adoption and sustainable use of all forms of renewable energy. IRENA's Member States pledge to advance renewables in their own national policies and programs, and ... (IRENA): took place on 17 January 2010 in Abu Dhabi. Parties met to discuss IRENAs work programme and budget for 2010. See: http://climate-l.org

ENERGY INDABA 2010: A TIME OF CHANGE: will be held from 24-26 February 2010 at the Sandton Convention Centre. It is an annual event on the African business calendar with a specific focus on exploring solutions for a new energy future for Africa. For more information on the event please see: www.energyafricaexpo.com or send an email to info@siyenza.za.com

EARTH HOUR 2010: The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has called on South African’s to switch off their lights on 27 March 2010 from 20:30 – 21:30. Earth Hour will be officially launched on 15 February 2010. See: www.wwf.org.za