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COP19 – Day Ten

Andres Fuentes | November 23rd, 2013

The end of the UN climate change negotiations are approaching but there is little more than rumour as to if that will be Friday 5pm, Saturday 4am or Sunday 2am.

European Investment Bank – A Pioneer In Climate Finance

Cécile S | November 21st, 2013

From coal-fired power plants to insulated homes, Europeans are busy greening their economies through climate-friendly finance. The Verb has compiled a top ten list with all you need to know

Will Africa Always Be The Underdog?

Krishnee A | November 20th, 2013

The Africa Group, a coalition of African states, looks out for the continent, and it has much at stake during these UN climate talks in Warsaw. Despite their willingness to

Durban: What Of It?

Tim Hall | December 14th, 2011

Speak Your Mind editors reflect on the outcome of COP17; what was delivered, who was involved and what it really means for the world.

Vox Pops With the Global Youth

Willemien Calitz | December 13th, 2011

During the final days of the UN climate talks (COP17) youth were keeping their hopes up for an ambitious deal. I asked a few about their COP17 experiences and where

“We Have Not Come Here To Negotiate Ourselves Out Of Existence”

Karuna Rana | December 11th, 2011

The Joint High-Level Segment meeting of the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP 17) on Tuesday ended with a candid statement delivered by Grenada on behalf of the Alliance of

Banking on Bunkers

Awa Momtazian | December 11th, 2011

The global shipping industry has joined hands with civil society organisations calling on parties at the UN climate talks in Durban to cut carbon emissions from commercial shipping in order

“We must not lose momentum” – Ban Ki-moon

Tim Hall | December 7th, 2011

The opening of the High-Level Segment of the 17th United Nations climate negotiations (COP17) took place in Durban on Tuesday in the presence of South African President Jacob Zuma, UN