Signs of Solidarity in a Desert Barren of Compassion
Four days ago, Doha held its first ever civil society march for climate justice. The night before, I was able to attend the Middle East premiere of Amy Miller’s powerful documentary “The Carbon Rush”. This past weekend was literally the first time throughout the course of COP18 where I have felt a strong sense of … Continue reading
The International Carbon Casino: Putting the Biosphere Up as Collateral
Halfway through COP17 and one critical point of contention has yet to be resolved: the role of market mechanisms in financing and facilitating climate solutions. This factor is absolutely essential in determining the future of the Earth’s biosphere. What I am arguing is that possibly a worse outcome than the entire UNFCCC process collapsing, would … Continue reading
Canada abandons the Kyoto Protocol
Yesterday, Canada’s Environment Minister announced that Canada will be formally withdrawing from the Kyoto Protocol. Members of the Canadian Youth Delegation released the following statement: While not surprising, Peter Kent’s latest announcement is an outstanding example of our government’s loyal service to the fossil fuel industry. Just hours after returning from Durban, our Environment Minister … Continue reading
Economic Shortsightedness of Pulling Out of the Kyoto Protocol
by Chris Bisson Last night Environment Minister Peter Kent reported that Canada would be pulling out of the Kyoto Protocol. This disappointing announcement came under the guise of a Canadian economic crisis. The statement that Canada needs fiscal austerity instead of the most basic and already existing climate policy is absurd considering that it is … Continue reading
“How was your trip?”
Now that COP17 is over, and I am on my way home, I am a little scared. I am going to be back and everyone is going to ask me how my trip was and what I think of “Africa” and if I had fun. And my answer is going to be my trip was … Continue reading
Durban Climate Summit Saves Face at the Expense of Future Generations
the following is a statement from the Canadian Youth Delegation As the sun rose over Durban, youth from across Canada sat in the final plenary session of COP17 and watched through bleary, sleep deprived eyes as our futures were bargained away in the name of “good” diplomacy. Despite the fact that COP17 is being touted … Continue reading
Canada – COP17 UPDATE
by Ani and Chris UPDATE: 06:00 Thanks-you comments ensued 05:05am The formal meeting commenced with the purpose to pass all outstanding texts, notably the KP and LCA texts deferred to the COP/CMP. Amendment that the length of commitment period of for AWG-KP for the KP2 to be determined at next sitting of the group. Bolivia … Continue reading
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