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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.
Keeping Faith When All Hope Is Lost
Willemien Calitz | December 10th, 2011
Dear Minister Mashabane This morning a Namibian radio station, Kosmos Radio, phoned me to ask how the negotiations were going. “Any news?” they asked excitedly. No, I thought. At least
“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
African Group wants Kyoto Protocol Second Commitment Period
admin | December 5th, 2011
The African Group’s official position at COP17.
Day 1: “It always seems impossible…”
Tim Hall | November 29th, 2011
COP17 climate negotiations began with a flurry of urges and recommendations, though moves to kill Kyoto soured the first day. Quoting Nelson Mandela to invoke South Africa’s difficulty in defeating
Durban: What’s the Down Low?
admin | November 28th, 2011
Standing ovations finished the Cancun COP16 climate negotiations. The echoes of the Cancun applause have now worn off, and it’s time for hard decisions to be made at COP17 in
Inching closer: Day 9 at COP16
Tim Hall | December 10th, 2010
Parties remained deadlocked over key issues on day 9, with some even hardening their stances as others called desperately for compromise. Anchoring any pledges to a legally binding commitment, together
Success Depends on the Young
Tim Hall | December 9th, 2010
If there is one true success story from Cancun, it is young people continuing to stand up and take action on climate change. It is amazing to see the energy
