Intervention by Ms. Mira Mehrishi, AS, MoEF, India during informal Ministerial roundtable
We need to see and ambitious results under the Kyoto Protocol(KP) as well as LCA track to inspire increased global efforts in future.
CoP18, Doha: An assessment A Gateway that leads nowhere
For the past 20 years, the world has been haggling about who will cut greenhouse gas emissions and how much.
Another bold move by Tuvalu - Update I
As we await news on the status of the Kyoto Protocol plenary (see previous post), Equitywatch offers a more indepth analysis of what's going on.
Another bold move by Tuvalu - Update II
G77 negotiators explain their concerns
Copenhagen talks resumed
Talks have resumed in Copenhagen after informal consultations were held to address concerns of developing countries.
Under the microscope: Funding for NAMAs
Developing countries appear to have made a significant concession on funding for mitigation actions
Controversial LCA Text
May remove distinction between developed and developing countries
A possible Copenhagen deal - Update II
Negotiations on a possible Copenhagen outcome text are still underway, but enthusiasm for a deal is on the wane
Political declaration - Update I
A deal just reached between the US and BASIC countries appears to undermine every principle of effective collective action on climate change
An Interaction with Jairam Ramesh
Jairam Ramesh gave details of how the Copenhagen Accord was negotiated, the role of the BASIC group in negotiations and the domestic action …
Unknown Future
The conference of parties to the un climate convention in Nairobi went along predictable lines.
EU peeved as CoP-8 draft does not mention Kyoto Protocol
The European Union (EU) came out strongly against the first draft of the Delhi Declaration at the UNFCCC climate convention in New Delhi
All gas
Negotiations over the past four years have diluted the already weak Kyoto Protocol signed in 1997.
Global warming in an unequal world
The answer to the current dilemma in negotiations is to make emissions from every citizen of the world count equally
Finally, a decision on agriculture comes through at Bonn climate talks
Parties have been invited to submit adaptation assessment methods for improvement of soil health, soil carbon and soil quality
African countries launch Renewable Energy Initiative in Paris
AREI aims to achieve 10 GW of new renewable installation by 2020, and expand the generation capacity to 300 GW by 2030
Global South concerns genuine or 'obstructionist'?
A look at who left their shoes behind at Place de la Republique during the climate march ban in Paris
Climate change denial 2.0 was on full display at CoP26, but there was also pushback
COP26 was yet another win for the fossil-fuel sector, but a loss for the planet. And as Greta Thunberg said, it’s simply more “Blah, …
Bangkok climate negotiations: Carbon market discussions miss the point
Implementing carbon markets can incentivise climate action and emission reductions; however, the state of current negotiations makes that questionable
Bangkok climate intersession: Balanced rulebook must be the priority
The rule book cannot focus only on certain elements of the Paris Agreement and ignore the rest
BASIC ministers pledge support for robust and fair rule book on Paris Agreement
They stress on the need for a comprehensive and party-driven negotiating text by Bangkok intersession in September 2018
Marrakech climate talks produced defiance towards Trump, but little else
The latest climate summit generated more questions than answers, particularly on how to handle a Trump-led United States
COP 22: little progress on pre-2020 actions
The facilitative dialogue was held at Marrakech to review progress of pre-2020 actions before the Paris Agreement comes into force
COP 22: developed countries pledge $23 million to support technology transfer
The pledge, however, does not mean that there shall be a transfer of intellectual property or patents to developing countries
CoP26 Diary (Nov 9): India will not update its NDCs till there is clarity on climate finance
Developed countries are also keen to expand the list of donor countries, possibly including China to provide climate finance