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On the 15th & 16th October 2013 the third Clean Technology business and investment matchmaking conference for the African continent is to be held at the Killarney Country Club, Lower Houghton…Continue
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Started by Suza Adam Mar 23, 2013.
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In a closed COP17 perspective one can celebrate even small changes in the negotiation text. But sadly these changes are until now, far away from the ambition needed, to make a difference on the ground, where vulnurable people struggle with the effects of climate change. I hope the ambition will step up in week two!
Not encouraging at the end of the first week here in Durban. There may have been progress on small issues, but that is not going to slow climate change. FIELD is working with countries and others in the UNFCCC negotiations, but we are also exploring other approaches. For example, obtaining an advisory opinion on climate change damage from the World Court (report available at http://www.field.org.uk/files/field_report_-_advisory_opinion_nov_2...).
Legal issues aren't the obstacle in Durban - it's political will. FIELD's viewpoint on Durban is available at http://www.field.org.uk/files/field_durban_viewpoint_17_nov.pdf.
Considering the outcome of Panama, someting extraordinary have to happen to make Durban a success. Yes, there are texts on the table (for adaptation and tech...) but the big issues about a second commitment period of the KP, ambition levels, MRV, financial sources etc have not moved. Today the EU Environ mental minsters meet to adopt a new EU mandate. I hope that can put some new dynamics into the process.
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