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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Dead Heat In Doha
Holly Jones | November 27th, 2012
As the world races to solve climate change, five nations have drawn a dead heat in equal last. Or rather equal first in Climate Action Network’s (CAN) “Fossil of the
Figueres on Australia, Youth and Ambition
Sophie Trevitt | November 27th, 2012
In the weekend leading up to COP18, Christiana Figueres, UNFCCC Executive Secretary, spoke to the young people at the Conference of the Youth (COY) in Doha, Qatar. Her entrance was
The Six To Watch At COP18
Tim Hall | November 27th, 2012
With 17,000 people descending Doha, Qatar for the next round of UN climate change negotiations over the next fortnight, you’d be forgiven if you couldn’t remember who was who. Here
Coal, It’s A Love Story
Sophie Trevitt | November 26th, 2012
Australia’s long-term sordid relationship with Coal, and its reluctant fling with climate change makes for a turbulent family affair. Climate change is the lover that divided the conservative family who wanted
Power of We: Little Sun
Michael M | October 15th, 2012
The Little Sun is an energy efficient light bulb powered by a small solar panel, with both items contained in a versatile sun shaped case.
Occupy Questions Remain Unanswered
Nagida Clark | August 31st, 2012
City of Melbourne Lord Mayor Robert Doyle has been subject to renewed criticism over decisions made during the Occupy Melbourne protests last year. Cr Doyle established a Facebook and Twitter
Rio+20 and Civil Society in Hindsight
Lachie McKenzie | July 9th, 2012
The 1992 Earth Summit is still widely referenced today, yet the Rio+20 conference that ended a little under a month ago has already disappeared from the public space. People may not
The Real Rio: They Don’t Care About Us
Sam Bowstead | June 23rd, 2012
One of Michael Jackson’s most famous songs was the 1995 “They Don’t Care About Us”. The music video became a sensation featuring panoramic shots set in Rio de Janeiro and importantly, of him dancing
Can Lawyers Save The Planet?
Lachie McKenzie | June 23rd, 2012
Consider two scenarios: Scenario one involves a corporation that wants to extract oil from a territory where an indigenous population lives. When they refuse to leave their homeland, a government
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