Climate
International Climate Negotiations Grind to a Standstill
Since the flurry of post-Cancun commentary, not much has been said or written about the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. So what’s been happening with the climate talks?
2010: Hottest. Year. Ever.
This chart says it all. 2010 was the hottest year on record. It marks a 1.34 degree increase over the average temperature from 1951 to 1980.
7 Billion People
A must-watch video from National Geographic that spells out the historical significance of the fact that in 2011 the world’s population will hit 7 billion. ”It’s not space we need, It’s balance.”
Cancun Conference a Success In Spite of Oil Company Efforts
It is dangerous to allow multinational corporations a prominent role in the climate negotiations. This risk was made evident by a letter Greenpeace uncovered on the last day of the Cancun conference.
Why the City of Cancun is At Risk From Climate Change
Cancun is not only picturesque, it is also at tremendous risk if climate change continues unabated. The resorts hang down from the central city like a string of pearls dangling in the teal waters of the Atlantic.
What the Conservative UK Government Can Teach Us About Climate Action
At the international climate talks in Cancun, Mexico, the United Kingdom is emerging as a leader. We should all heed their call on climate action.
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The SC; HRC; DPRK; South Sudan
The SC: The Security Council today held its last consultations under the Council Presidency of ROK. Tomorrow, Russia will take over the rotating Presidency of the Security Council for March under Ambassador Vitaly Churkin.
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The SG; Mali; Middle East; Palestine
The SG: At the Fifth Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations in Vienna, Austria today, the SG emphasized the role of youth in ensuring a “prosperous, equitable and peaceful future.”
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The SG; DRC; HRC; Palestinian Prisoner
The SG: In Ethiopia over the weekend, the SG is now in the United Arab Emirates. Today he met with Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashed Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, where the two discussed developments in the region, including Syria, Iran, Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan, and in the Middle East Peace Process.
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