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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Australia Doesn’t Believe In Public Finance
Jade Neville | November 19th, 2013
Racking up its fourth Fossil of the Day, which is hosted by Climate Action Network, Australia is starting to get it a reputation for its Alice in Wonderland-esque behaviour. The
Interview with Charles Meshack
Cécile S | November 18th, 2013
Charles Meshack heads up Tanzania’s Forest Conservation Group. Founded in 1995, it is now the largest Tanzanian NGO focussing on natural forest conservation. In Warsaw, he recently presented about the
Christiana Figueres’ Speech to the World Coal Association International Coal & Climate Summit: Full Transcript
Linh Do | November 18th, 2013
Christiana Figueres’ Speech to the World Coal Association International Coal & Climate Summit: Full Transcript
Linh Do | November 18th, 2013
There has been much controversy surrounding Christiana Figueres’ speech to the World Coal Association International Coal & Climate Summit, covered by us here and here, that went ahead this morning.
A Night Out In Warsaw
admin | November 18th, 2013
Following UNFCCC tradition, Saturday’s NGO party was held in Warsaw and was in sharp contrast to last years extravagant desert safari fiesta. Festivities instead were held in a typical Polish
Glass Half-Empty
Holly Jones | November 18th, 2013
The United Nations climate change negotiations are often fuelled by political action, or someone would say inaction, and caffeinated beverages. Some would argue that outcomes are directly linked to progress
COP19 – Day Six
Kahil Lloyd | November 18th, 2013
The middle Saturday of the UN climate change talks are known for two things: the people’s march, and the NGO party. This year was no different. Over a thousand people
Japan’s Revised 2020 Target Causes Despair
Kahil Lloyd | November 18th, 2013
Japan has confirmed the rumours – the government has decided to renege on its Copenhagen and Cancun commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Instead of doing so by 25 per
Japan Gets Married To Coal
Mim DiNapoli | November 18th, 2013
Everyday at six o’clock, a crowd flocks to gather on the tiled floors of the UN climate change negotiations to witness an unusual ceremony. Yesterday, Japan was declared Fossil of
COP19 – Day Five
Kahil Lloyd | November 18th, 2013
Disappointment and despair were the prevailing sentiments of delegates trudging the halls last Friday at the UN climate change negotiations. Japan announced its revised target for pre-2020 action – it
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