COP17 Blogs
COP17 Blogs
In November and December 2011 our team will be blogging updates from the COP17/CMP7 UN Climate Change Conferences in Durban, South Africa.
9.12.11 From the Sublime to the Ridiculous?
In the current world of contradictions, some are very evident at COP17. From 12,585,220,536 trees planted by a children-led campaign to the world's fourth biggest coal fired power plant planned for South Africa.
8.12.11 This little piggy went to market
World leaders are relying heavily on market solutions, consumer demand and the leadership of business to make the transition to a green economy.
7.12.11 Is the world perhaps starting to speak with one voice?
With only two more days to run after today, we are not clear how the negotiations are going or what the outcome of this COP will be, but we are encouraged by a practical announcement from the South African government today.
6.12.11 Practical grass-roots action growing in the face of difficult international negotiations
Pooran Desai argues that practical actions are the ones gaining credibility as hopes for an international agreement are not strong.
5.12.11 10,000 people at COP so far...
Sarah Alsen gives her insights so far. One Planet Living is going down well but Canada and USA are being unhelpful in the negotiations.