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.
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.
COP22: The Other Side of Morocco
The other side of Morocco, the host of COP22.
Domestic Inaction Overshadows UNFCCC Argy Bargy
With the Paris Agreement framework in place, why aren’t groups pushing for more domestic action.
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.
Africa
EU’s Fast Financing of Africa
admin | December 1st, 2011
Least developed countries are faced with the need to adapt to climate change today, how is the global community assisting them?
Durban Must Deliver: Where to After Kyoto?
Julian K | December 1st, 2011
For Durban to be a success, three main areas must be addressed: a post-Kyoto agreement, financing and forestry. “Durban is here, this is the last moment,” Martin Khor, Director
GCF: The hostage or the hero of Durban?
Tim Hall | November 30th, 2011
Today the Green Climate Fund makes its highly anticipated arrival at COP17. All year the financing issues begun at the 2009 Copenhagen COP15 have been a hot talking point. So
Africa: On Fire from Space
Willemien Calitz | November 29th, 2011
Thirty per cent of the Earth’s surface is affected by fire. Fire destroys forests and vegetations which are our sources of food – it is both a driver and an
YOUNGO: It’s official
Tim Hall | November 29th, 2011
On the eve of international climate negotiations at COP17, the international youth climate movement received official recognition at the seventh Conference of Youth in Durban. YOUNGO, the constituency representing youth
Day 1: “It always seems impossible…”
Tim Hall | November 29th, 2011
COP17 climate negotiations began with a flurry of urges and recommendations, though moves to kill Kyoto soured the first day. Quoting Nelson Mandela to invoke South Africa’s difficulty in defeating
Critically Important
admin | November 29th, 2011
Copenhagen and Cancun were far from successes, the Kyoto Protocol is nearing expiration – Durban needs to deliver. It is therefore no surprise that the focus of the international media
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
Put Out the Climate Fire – for the People
admin | November 18th, 2011
Climate change most adversely affects those in developing countries, such as Zambia with recent flooding. How will the decisions of COP17 best serve these people?
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