Sticky issues for Canada: the right to develop, the Kyoto Protocol and major emerging economies
Posted on 16. Dec, 2009 by Rosa Kouri in Canada
It is a flurry of non-activity here at the Bella Centre today. Chief Negotiator Michael Martin had a briefing as usual this morning. When I asked Mr. Martin if Canada had 1) specific elements they want to see in the negotiating texts, and 2) what they would be satisfied to see, he re-iterated Canada’s position [...]
入場も、会議も交渉も錯綜中・・・/Conflicts of …
Posted on 14. Dec, 2009 by Eri Aoki in Japan
Today entrance is so jam-up. And inside, there are many information conflicts and conflicts of opinions…/今日は、入場も混雑、情報は錯綜、そして交渉も混乱・・・？さあ、どうすればいいんだろう。
交渉は裏で行われているけれど・・・その２/Meetings are behind doors… part2
Posted on 13. Dec, 2009 by Eri Aoki in Japan
Many meetings are behind doors, but here on the ground we can get some information and fortunately I can hear some points from negotiators. This part is especially Japan’s position.
交渉は裏で行われているけれど・・・/Meetings are behind doors…
Posted on 12. Dec, 2009 by Eri Aoki in Japan
Many meetings are behind doors, but here on the ground we can get some information and fortunately I can hear some points from negotiators.
Thursday night ROAR!
Posted on 05. Nov, 2009 by annac in E.U., United Kingdom
It’s the penultimate night of the talks, the outlook for Copehagen is looking bleak, and our UK tracker is struggling to take it all in.
Frustration, free food and a fortunate meeting!
Posted on 03. Nov, 2009 by annac in E.U., United Kingdom
The official reception gives everyone a chance to let go of some frustration. But also the chance for a suprise meeting for our UK tracker!
What is justice?/正義の女神は微笑むのか
Posted on 08. Oct, 2009 by Eri Aoki in Japan
会議は進む。しかし、何が公平で、何が正義で、何が成功なのか深い問題はまだのこされている。正義の女神が微笑むことはあるのだろうか。/What is fair? What is justice? What is success? Can we see the smile of The Lady Justice?
How slow is slow?
Posted on 23. Aug, 2009 by annac in E.U., United Kingdom
So in the first of the blogs while I take some time off to finish my Masters we hear from Nic, a friendly Aussie cleverly disguised as a Brit. A seasoned UNFCCCer he travelled OVERLAND from oz to get to the last CoP in Poland! And definitely knows his stuff. He’s going to give us [...]