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A Time of Change \u2013 Asia\u2019s Dominance at COP 17<\/p>\n

<\/a> With China shaping up to be the world\u2019s leading 21st Century economy, it is no surprise to find the Asian giant at the centre of attempts to plot a route out of the tangled tactical web that is COP17, writes BBC environment correspondent, Richard Black.<\/strong> It\u2019s probably no exaggeration to say that if China decides to make a deal, a deal will be made; and the reverse is also true… <\/span>More<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n

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Responsible for the Past; Responsible for the Future \u2013 Asian Countries\u2019 Climate Positions<\/p>\n

<\/a> Producing a comprehensive climate agreement at Durban was always far beyond the horizon with developed countries like the United States, Canada, Japan and Russia insisting on major developing country emitters from Asia to take binding commitments, writes Felix von Geyer<\/strong>. Since the climate talks started in earnest, the world is a far different place than in 1992 and any post-2012 agreement needs to reflect this reality… <\/span>More<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n

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Choosing the Pathway to Sustainability?<\/p>\n

<\/a> Critically assessing the Earth\u2019s natural ecosystems helps to explain why we are experiencing financial upheaval, biodiversity loss, desertification, climate change, migration, poverty and disparity, writes John Liu<\/strong>. The worldwide discussion on climate change and sustainable development has strayed far from natural ecology and now heads towards politics and markets. This shift fails to inspire confidence because of a continuation of the business as usual scenario. Allowing nature to participate in the discussion illuminates a clearer pathway to sustainability; and this requires looking at our problems from an ecological perspective… <\/span>More<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n

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Challenges and Realities in the Wake of a Global Deal<\/p>\n

<\/a> <\/span>Despite the absence of a global framework on climate change, leading companies are striving to do what they can to support the global low-carbon agenda, writes Dr. Jeanne Ng<\/strong>. Energy efficiency measures, carbon reduction targets, and the MRV of environmental performance have been integrated into the operations of many responsible businesses. While these steps have contributed to mitigating climate change, the world has reached a point where certainty at the international policy level is required to unlock the massive amounts of funds needed to turn a low-carbon, resource-efficient vision into reality… <\/span>More<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n

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Climate Finance: One Source won\u2019t fit all<\/p>\n

<\/a> Money is central to meeting the climate challenge, writes David Lansley, World Vision<\/strong> The centrepiece of global funding for climate change mitigation and adaptation is the Green Climate Fund (GCF). It is intended that, by 2020, the GCF will have the major share of the $US100 billion agreed to at COP16 last year. This may well not be enough, but ensuring any money gets into the GCF\u2019s coffers (or even getting the GCF up and running) is a key issue at Durban. .. <\/span>More<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Grassroots Women at COP 17<\/p>\n

<\/a> If you had passed by a particular conference venue in the north-western suburbs of Durban a couple of weeks ago, you may have been struck by the sound of strong voices \u2013 women’s voices \u2013 singing in unison and harmony. But this wasn’t choir practice, writes Sally Wilkinson, GenderCC<\/strong>. This was the Grassroots Women’s Conference on Climate Change, taking place on 24th and 25th November in Durban… <\/span>More<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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ITUC questions UN’s Decision to hold COP 18 in Qatar<\/p>\n

<\/a> The ITUC is calling on the UN to review its decision to host COP18 in Qatar, writes Philip Pearson<\/strong> Migrant workers, who make up a 94% majority of the Qatari workforce, lack basic labour and human rights, are systematically exploited, often work in health threatening conditions, and may be expelled for forming a trade union. Qatar is also the world\u2019s largest per capita emitter and has been a barrier in climate negotiations… <\/span>More<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Profile: Mary Robinson<\/p>\n

<\/a> Nationality<\/strong>: Irish
Country of residence<\/strong>: Ireland
Current Position<\/strong>: President, Mary Robinson Foundation Climate Justice www.mrfcj.org.. <\/span>More<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Impact of Climate Change on Children<\/p>\n

<\/a> Governments are convened at COP 17 to negotiate a new climate regime that will hopefully protect today\u2019s children and future generations from increased climate change and associated impacts, writes Jazmin Burgess, UNICEF UK<\/strong>… <\/span>More<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Durban: A very personal Plea<\/p>\n

<\/a> In January 1898, \u00c9mile Zola famously published an open letter to the President of the French Republic entitled \u201cJ\u2019Accuse!\u201d This piece is emphatically NOT in this mind set! It is not meant to point the finger of blame ? if anything the analogous heading would be \u201cJe Supplie!\u201d It is a humble personal plea to one of the most important and influential Parties in the UN climate change negotiations not to inadvertently cause the baby to be thrown out with the bathwater at the Durban Climate Change Conference, writes Dr. Benito Mueller, Oxford University<\/strong>… <\/span>More<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Podcasts: Outreach Live at COP17<\/p>\n

<\/a> Interviews from<\/strong>: Water, Climate and Development Day:
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