Some governments take global warming seriously, while others defy the science and virtually ignore it. The climate change resisters’ league names names.
The Katowice talks failed to deliver on action points brought forward by developing countries, including compensation for irreparable damages caused by climate change and financing for adaptation and mitigation technologies.
The annual UN global warming conference is over. Despite some progress, the Katowice climate talks show political action still lags far behind the science.
As climate change leads to the flooding of whole countries a “climate passport” may allow the most distressed to settle in countries that have been largely responsible for the impact.
Saleemul Huq –
Negotiating tactics by the US and Saudi Arabia forced developing states to give in on their demands for stronger climate action, writes Saleemul Huq of the International Centre for Climate Change and Development.
Mahua Acharya –
COP 23 may not have produced big commitments; but a number of small, meaningful commitment proves that the global climate negotiations have an important place in today's world, says Global Green Growth Institute's Mahua Acharya.
COP 23 was a mix of encouraging commitments, helpful momentum on climate action, and a reminder the need to accelerate progress towards the goal of capping global temperature increase at safe levels
Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine and former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd outline the opportunities on the horizon for countries worldwide to raise their level of climate ambition and lock in sustainable growth.
From the end of fossil fuel subsidies to rich countries putting their money where their mouth is, here are the five essential things that the UN Climate Talks in Bonn need to achieve.
Elga Reyes –
Various female groups and leaders, spearheaded by the UN Women, gathered at the sidelines of the on-going climate conference to highlight the specific consequences of global warming on women, as well as the climate action they can pioneer
