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Tag Archives: Policy news

Islanders take on end of Barcelona climate talks

Ben Namakin, South Pacific climate policy officer shares his view on the closing of the climate talks in Barcelona and explains that for Pacific communities survival is at stake if a strong agreement is not reached in Copenhagen.
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We ‘can and must’ have a deal in Copenhagen

Every day of delay in taking action against rapidly progressing climate change would have severe consequences for us and future generations. Delegates gathering for yet another round of climate talks in Barcelona next week should show their leaders back home that progress can be made and a safe and ambitious climate deal not only can but [...]
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Less paper: More problems

Delegates who just ended a long and difficult session of climate negotiations in Bangkok made some technical progress but lack of a political mandate and backing from their capitals prevented the kind of breakthrough needed to significantly advance an agreement. According to WWF, negotiators worked hard to get through hundreds of pages of draft text, and [...]
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Ghandi, climate and UK…what’s the link?

“The future depends on what we do in the present” That’s what Mahatma Gandhi said and Kit Vaughan wonders what he would say if he was at the Bangkok climate talks… Would he urge UK and EU to show better leadership on climate change for a sustainable future?
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AOSIS Summit in New York – a chance for the world to listen to those who are fighting for survival

Small Island States have a right to survive If small island nations are to survive, rich and polluting nations must take responsibility and push for an ambitious climate deal in Copenhagen. WWF highlights that the upcoming meeting of the Alliance Of Small Island States (AOSIS) is an important opportunity to listen to the voices of [...]
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