global south
Banking on Bunkers
Awa Momtazian | December 11th, 2011
The global shipping industry has joined hands with civil society organisations calling on parties at the UN climate talks in Durban to cut carbon emissions from commercial shipping in order
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
Development, what of it?
Julian K | December 7th, 2011
The term ‘development’ is one that everybody uses yet, nobody understands. It splits the world in half, differentiating between ‘developed’ and ‘developing’ countries, and broadly defines discourse on international politics,
African Group wants Kyoto Protocol Second Commitment Period
admin | December 5th, 2011
The African Group’s official position at COP17.
Knowledge Fuelling Women
admin | December 1st, 2011
On the back of the immense challenges posed by the climate crisis, adaptation solutions have become an opportunity to empower women in the Global South. “There was soot deposited in
Where are the goal posts? Day 3 at COP17
admin | December 1st, 2011
It was business time at COP on day 3, as dozens of informal meetings took place and the plot of COP17 began to take shape, with the developing/developed nation divide
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
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
