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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COP19 – Day Nine
Jade Neville | November 22nd, 2013
Once again, media attention during Warsaw has been focused on something occurring outside of the conference centre as COP19 President Marcin Korolec was sacked from his role as Environment Minister.
Korolec Goes Missing
Jeppe Fischer | November 22nd, 2013
COP19 took a bizarre turn on Wednesday when Polish COP19 President Marcin Korolec was sacked as minister of the environment after a cabinet reshuffle. The Verb asks: why? Poland has
European Investment Bank – A Pioneer In Climate Finance
Cécile S | November 21st, 2013
From coal-fired power plants to insulated homes, Europeans are busy greening their economies through climate-friendly finance. The Verb has compiled a top ten list with all you need to know
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
Connecting The Dots For Tomorrow’s Agriculture
Cécile S | November 20th, 2013
The Global Landscape Forum highlighted how young people are involved in sustainable agriculture. Original ideas were put forward by engaged young entrepreneurs; including a tree-planting project for ex-soldiers in Uganda,
Where Do Arabs Fit In?
Sara Suwan | November 20th, 2013
“Arabs – Time to lead”, was the slogan emblazoned on my black t-shirt during my participation at COP18 last year in Doha as a youth delegate from the Arab
Poland Left Out In The “Coal”
Jeppe Fischer | November 19th, 2013
Monday’s prize-giving of the esteemed Fossil of the Day award started with an awkward misunderstanding when Poland was presented the ‘Coal Award’ for their brand new energy source: ‘clean coal’
Daily Challenges Of Attending COP
Linh Do | November 19th, 2013
Most delegates to the UN climate change negotiations don’t actually “wake up in the morning feeling like P. Diddy” as Ke$ha sings. Instead, here is a run down of what
Coal Summit Opens Amidst UN Climate Talks
admin | November 19th, 2013
Early Monday morning, amidst the annual climate negotiations in Warsaw, the International Coal and Climate Summit opened at the Ministry of the Economy. Christiana Figueres, the UNFCCC Executive Secretary, was
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