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It been a little more than a month since I left Durban with some disappointment. After the festive season,…

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Between now and COP18 at the end of the year, much work needs to be done. Here’s a look at what opportunities and challenges are in store for 2012 for the international climate regime.

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New Year, New Climate?

On January 5, 2012 By

It’s the end of another COP, and the beginning of another new year.  All over the world, 2011 was a…

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Bien qu’elle ait eu lieu à l’opposé de la planète, la conférence de Durban aura été l’un des plus important événement de l’année concernant l’avenir de l’Arctique. Malheuresement pour la planète, certains des pays Arctique semblent avoir oublié à Durban leur engagement commun.

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Despite taking place on the opposite side of the planet, the COP17 was surely one of the most important event of the year for the future of the Arctic. Unfortunately for the international community, the 8 Arctic States have demonstrated once again in Durban very different levels of commitment to climate action.

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At 5am this morning, the final session of Durban’s COP 17 came to a close over a day and…

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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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US: Stand Aside

On December 10, 2011 By

It’s the not-so-hidden secret of the UN climate negotiations: the United States has consistently blocked progress on reaching a deal…

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Are decisions at COP17 delayed or derailed? Read more to know.

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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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We’re back in the ICC this morning, as talks failed to wrap up as planned last night.  The mood here…

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