kyoto protocol
Bigger or Smaller, What’s Better?
Sam Bowstead | June 21st, 2012
Every second day seems to be in recognition of something or the beginning of another conference. What makes Rio+20, the UN Conference on Sustainable Development any different? The UN regularly organises meetings
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
Are we Seeing Bali 2.0?
Tim Hall | December 9th, 2011
On the final day at COP17 all the talk is about the push for a mandate—a firm timetable—leading to a new global emissions reductions treaty. The European Union (EU) has
“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.
COP17 President assures youth of influence in climate talks
Willemien Calitz | December 3rd, 2011
All delegations at the United Nations climate negotiations (COP17) in Durban are in agreement that there should be a Green Climate Fund (GCF). At a briefing on Friday with global
Behind closed doors: Day 4 at COP17
Tim Hall | December 2nd, 2011
Intense secret negotiations and a quickened tempo characterised day four at COP17. With the previous days spent drawing lines in the sand, national delegations got to work making genuine progress
