COP22: The Other Side of Morocco
The other side of Morocco, the host of COP22.
COP22: A Brief Window of Democracy for Moroccan Civil Society
Outside of the UN climate talks; The Verb turns its eye to the other struggles of Moroccans.
The Trial Of Our Lifetime
US Youth To Take Government To Court.
The Practicalities of Walking Away from the UNFCCC
Will the US pull out of the Paris Agreement, is it even possible?
Morocco: Feeling the Climate Heat
Learn about Morocco, the host of the UN climate talks in 2016, and how it is faring in a warmer world.
The Politics of Hosting
Human rights: the things that are oft discussed when we talk about climate change.
Does Climate Change Cause Migration?
In the weeks leading up to the Paris climate change conference, and during COP21 itself, high-profile voices like those of Barack Obama, Prince Charles, Al Gore, Francois Hollande and Pope
Finding a Home for 10 Million People
Finding a venue to host 40,000 people in Paris was no mean feat. But the UN managed to secure Le Bourget for the COP21 climate conference. It’s spacious, with a great
Party Time: The Main Players at COP21
Almost 200 countries are gathered in Paris to hash out a deal on climate change. The COP21 meeting is one of the biggest gatherings of world leaders in history. Officially
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Environmental March, First for Qatar
Andres Fuentes | December 2nd, 2012
In a first, close to three hundred people gathered earlier today in what was promoted as “the first peaceful environmental march in Qatar.” Organised by Doha Oasis – a nongovernmental
REDD: Actually Working in Brazil
Sophie Trevitt | November 30th, 2012
Brazil’s announcement that Amazon deforestation levels have hit a record low was easily the most positive piece of environmental news in a week filled with news on permafrost and equally
FAO Warns UN About Population Growth
Gab Donohue | November 30th, 2012
The agriculture industry must adapt to climate change to avoid dramatic food shortages, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) warns at the latest round of climate talks in Doha, Qatar. Agriculture
It’s All About the Money: LCA Updates
Sophie Trevitt | November 30th, 2012
As negotiations in Doha continue three things are glaringly obvious – the process is slow, there remains a distinct lack of trust between developing and developed countries and it’s all
Who’s Who at COP18: Chairs
Michael M | November 30th, 2012
Every round of the UN climate change negotiations, this time COP18, comes with a fresh batch of facilitators elected to serve as chairs for the different negotiating streams. Most have
Naderev Saño on Kyoto, the G77 and Philippines
Andres Fuentes | November 30th, 2012
The G77 have set their eyes on securing a second commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol at the latest round of climate change meetings in Doha, Qatar this week. Naderev
QELRO Confusion with Australia
Michael M | November 30th, 2012
Despite leading rhetoric around the need for other countries to lift their ambition to reduce greenhouse emissions in response to climate change, Australia’s own pledges are decidedly uninspiring. On the
Brazil Deforestation Highs And Lows
Sophie Trevitt | November 29th, 2012
Brazilian deforestation has hit an all time low, yet vested interests still present an immediate problem for further reductions.
Mood Shifts at COP18
Michael M | November 28th, 2012
As COP18 shifts from formalities to working groups, the focus of the conference too has shifted from big picture rhetoric to finicky details being negotiated. Little progress was visible on
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