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China: Annex I or Annex II?

Julian K | December 7th, 2011

Can China still be considered a developing nation? This frequent question in international relations has far reaching consequences, especially at the climate change conference in Durban, South Africa. Depending on

Youth Carry the Burdens and Solutions of Climate Change

admin | December 6th, 2011

Youth across Africa, through non-formal education programs, are being educating on the burdens and also opportunities of climate change.

Innovative Climate Finance

Julian K | December 6th, 2011

As climate change worsens and the solutions continue to develop commercial feasibility, why does climate financing still lag behind?

South Africa: Injustice Starts with Oppression

admin | December 4th, 2011

South Africa has shown the world before how injustices can be overcome. Why are they allowing for different, but injustices nonetheless, still occur to the planet?

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

Communicating Climate Change

admin | December 2nd, 2011

How to communicate climate change? That was the question asked at the Climate Communications Day, a side-event to the UN climate change conference in Durban. Participants were renowned environmental journalists

Capacity Building in the Pacific

Jayden Holmes | December 2nd, 2011

Small island states are amongst the first to feel the impacts of climate change, how will capacity building assist them.

South African Youth Researching Their Water Futures

Willemien Calitz | December 1st, 2011

South African high school students take research into their own hands to offer suggestions to Minister Xingwana on tackling water issues.