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Will countries positions in the climate change negotiations contribute to building a safe “house” for all? – from ECO

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The final hours

On December 11, 2011 By

The final countdown. A deal is in sight though will it be any good?

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I should be on a bus home now; instead I’m sitting in the ICC waiting for the proverbial white smoke…

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We’re back…

On December 10, 2011 By

After being kicked out late last night, negotiations have started again and Australia and others need to join the coalition of the willing and support the EU, AOSIS and LDCs…

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With only 1 day to go, will COP17 deliver for people of Africa. Clancy spoke to two African representatives about their hopes and fears for the last day here in Durban…

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Tafue Lasama from Tuvalu knows a thing or two about climate change. In the final days, Tuvalu as part of the AOSIS grouping is calling for urgent action to increase ambition

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I just met with Australian Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Greg Combet and handed over some special messages from supporters in Australia and pressed the minister on issues of finance and Australia’s role

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Australia’s Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency is talking up their new policy and linking up carbon markets. However, Minister Combet can play an important role in the big picture issues including mitigation and the Green Climate Fund…

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Today, thousands of people took the streets of Durban, South Africa demanding climate action. Trade unionists, churches, young people, farmers,…

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Australia’s UN Climate Tracker, Clancy Moore reports from a rally of NGOs, unions, churches and women’s organisations all calling for action this year’s UN Climate Summit (COP17) in Durban, South Africa.

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Addressing the UN climate talks for the first time, I was excited, nervous and eager to do my part…

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I just made an intervention on behalf on CAN at the informal on legal form of a future global agreement. Watch this video to find out more about that, the Green Climate Fund and Australia’s role at the UN Climate Summit in Durban, South Africa

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