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UNFCCC: That’s a Wrap in Poznań

Jennifer Berry, December 15th, 2008

After almost two weeks of negotiations, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has come to a close. “In addition to having agreed the work program for next year, we have cleared the decks of many technical issues,” said the President of the conference, Polish Minister of the Environment Maciej Nowicki. “Poznań is the place where the partnership between ... read more

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On Last Day of Conference, Al Gore Says: ‘Let’s Finish This’

Jennifer Berry, December 12th, 2008

Today at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Poznań, Poland, Al Gore spoke to delegates regarding the road ahead for climate change in a passionate address. "The goals we are reaching for are incredibly difficult," he said. Encouraging the delegates, Gore continued: "Once the process of change begins, once the momentum shifts, once the decisions are arrived ... read more

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EU Climate Deal What ‘the World Has Been Waiting For’

Jennifer Berry, December 12th, 2008

Leaders of the European Union reached a decision in Brussels, Belgium, today on a climate change package. Encompassing the 27 member countries of the EU, the plan will cut carbon emissions by 20 percent by 2020, compared with 1990 levels. EU leaders have been discussing the so-called "20/20/20" package to tackle climate change and concessions to limit its impact on struggling ... read more

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‘The World is Watching’ Poznań

Jennifer Berry, December 11th, 2008

At the opening of the High-Level discussion this morning, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon urged delegates to work quickly to resolve the outstanding issues during the last few days of the Conference. "We know the problem is growing worse," he said. "The world is watching us, the next generation is counting on us, we must not fail. "We must commit ourselves to ... read more

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Heat is On at Poznań

Jennifer Berry, December 10th, 2008

Thursday will start the high-level segment of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change  (UNFCCC). Four Heads of State, 145 Environment Ministers, and senior government representatives from the 189 countries attending the UNFCCC will meet to discuss a path toward a new global climate change deal. The High-Level Segment marks the half-way point of the negotiations, which are quickly turning ... read more

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Climate Change Insurance: Not Your Typical Policy

Francine Hardaway, December 9th, 2008

The climate change conference at Poznań took the day off yesterday in observance of the Muslim holiday Eid. Today, the UNFCCC is back in full swing in critical negotiations about how to mitigate climate change and its risks for developing countries. For them, if the "big" polluters don't meet their goals, climate change can mean the ... read more

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Global Day of Action Takes Poznań by Storm

Jennifer Berry, December 8th, 2008

What do penguins, clowns and polar bears have in common? They were all part of the Global Day of Action demonstration in Poznań on Saturday. Global Youth Action Day occurred the same day. "The narrow cobbled streets of Poznań were filled with hundreds of youth ... read more

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40% GHG Reduction by 2020? ECO Says: Yes You Can!

Jennifer Berry, December 5th, 2008

ECO, a newsletter published by non-governmental environmental groups at major international conferences, hits hard with its third issue at Poznań. Produced cooperatively by Climate Action Network (CAN) groups attending the UNFCCC conference in Poland, the "Brown Coal" issue boldly states that industrialized nations can hit a target of 40 percent reduced emissions from 1990 levels by 2020, double the United ... read more

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Developing, Industrialized Countries Clash at Poznań

Francine Hardaway, December 5th, 2008

At Poznań, everyone agrees that actions should be taken to protect the climate system for the benefit of present and future generations. But how? According to the original documents, decisions should be made "on the basis of equity and in accordance with their common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities." This is tantamount to the discussion ... read more

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UNFCCC’s Long-Term Vision ‘Should Be Based On Science’

Jennifer Berry, December 4th, 2008

The fourteenth conference of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is pushing forward with its continued deliberations on the way in which the world should approach and handle global warming and its effects. A Difference of Opinion Yvo de Boer, executive director, continues to reiterate the point that developing nations are clamoring for leadership from industrialized countries. According to ... read more

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