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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.
Interesting Fossil Developments
Andres Fuentes | November 21st, 2013
Fossil of the Day traditionally goes to developed countries – those that have the most to lose economically. Today’s Fossil was a surprise given that it went to five countries
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,
Durban: What Of It?
Tim Hall | December 14th, 2011
Speak Your Mind editors reflect on the outcome of COP17; what was delivered, who was involved and what it really means for the world.
Keeping Faith When All Hope Is Lost
Willemien Calitz | December 10th, 2011
Dear Minister Mashabane This morning a Namibian radio station, Kosmos Radio, phoned me to ask how the negotiations were going. “Any news?” they asked excitedly. No, I thought. At least
Are we Seeing Bali 2.0?
Tim Hall | December 9th, 2011
On the final day at COP17 all the talk is about the push for a mandate—a firm timetable—leading to a new global emissions reductions treaty. The European Union (EU) has
BREAKING: Canadian Negotiator Dies from Heart Attack, Climate Talks Progress at “Deadly” Speed
Tim Hall | December 7th, 2011
Tragedy struck the United Nations climate negotiations in Durban today as Canadian negotiator Adam Mapleleaf collapsed amid heated discussions on a post-Kyoto agreement. His passing will add to a growing
“We must not lose momentum” – Ban Ki-moon
Tim Hall | December 7th, 2011
The opening of the High-Level Segment of the 17th United Nations climate negotiations (COP17) took place in Durban on Tuesday in the presence of South African President Jacob Zuma, UN
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
