COP22: Does the “Spirit of Paris” Live On?
A summation of the COP22 UN climate change negotiations.
Vulnerable Nations Pave a Moral Path to 1.5
The Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) launched its Marrakech Vision on the last day of the UN climate talks, explaining how its members would both fight climate change and better the
Don’t Be such a Colossal… Fossil
The last Fossil of the Day at COP22.
COP22: Russian Government Event Marred by Nuclear Controversy
Activists critical of government’s nuclear policy and intimidation of environmental groups denounce being silenced at panel on low-carbon business activists confront Rosatom executive over nuclear industry’s impacts.
The Long Road to Safety
Mexico, the United States and Canada announced on Wednesday their strategies to meet greenhouse gas emission targets for 2050.
Frustrations and Proclamations on Climate Justice Day
Now in the final hours of the negotiations, learn what’s been happening at COP22.
Rhetoric and Fossils
Three Fossil of the Day awards were given to countries not quite walking the talk in Marrakech.
The Marrakech Action Proclamation
The Marrakech Action Proclamation and what that means for COP22.
Germany Leads with Release of Long-Term Climate Strategy
Highlights and deficits to Germany’s 2050 strategy and how we feel about this first step forward.
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Durban: What’s the Down Low?
admin | November 28th, 2011
Standing ovations finished the Cancun COP16 climate negotiations. The echoes of the Cancun applause have now worn off, and it’s time for hard decisions to be made at COP17 in
Inching closer: Day 9 at COP16
Tim Hall | December 10th, 2010
Parties remained deadlocked over key issues on day 9, with some even hardening their stances as others called desperately for compromise. Anchoring any pledges to a legally binding commitment, together
Time is Running Out: Day 8 at COP16
Tim Hall | December 9th, 2010
The tired delegates and observers were given a pick-up today with the arrival of UN Secretary Ban Ki-moon. A buzz filled the Moon Palace with the high level segment starting
China/US Cities Act on Climate Change
Tim Hall | December 8th, 2010
Yesterday at COP16 I attended another fascinating side event on China, this time on its cooperation with the US at the sub-national level in reducing emissions. I was taken aback by
Youth Bring Success to COP16
admin | December 8th, 2010
Finally, some tangible success at COP16! The first major consensus decision between nations was reached with the help of more than 100 young people from around the world. Article 6, as
China Steps Up: Day 7* at COP16
Tim Hall | December 8th, 2010
All talk has been with China today, with its offering to tie its voluntary carbon emissions reductions to a binding UN resolution. It came as a surprise to many, and
All Quiet in the Western Hall: Day 3 at COP16
admin | December 3rd, 2010
Day Three was my first full day at Cancunmesse, the conference hall 8km away from Moon Palace, where the actual negotiations are taking place. For me this came with some
Treachery by Japan?
Tim Hall | December 2nd, 2010
Japan doesn’t want to continue Kyoto, but is it Japan the real problem?
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