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Arab Gulf State of Qatar to Host in 2012 the 18th Conference of Parties on Climate Change
The Arab Gulf state of Qatar is to host the 18th Conference of Parties on Climate Change (COP18) in 2012, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) said on Wednesday in Durban, South Africa where the COP17 is being held. How People...
South Africa to Launch Ambitious Project Aimed At Boosting the Green Economy During COP 17
In a move geared towards reducing the country’s carbon footprint, South Africa will launch an ambitious project aimed at boosting the green economy during COP 17.
South Africa on Track with Preparations for the 17th Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
With less than 50 days to the kick-off of the 17th Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP17), South Africa is well on track with its preparations for the conference. How People Arrived Here: preparations...
South African Society Urged to Rally Behind Climate Awareness
With less than three months before the international climate summit in Durban, government has called on all sectors of society to help intensify the country’s communication on climate change and its impact on the developing world.
South Africa Cautions on Future of Kyoto Protocol
Failure to get all parties to sign onto and renew their commitment to the Kyoto Protocol at the Durban conference would take the world a step back, the Deputy Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Rejoice Mabudafhasi, cautioned this week. How People...
European Union Making Deeper Emission Cuts Than Promised
The European Union (EU) is ahead of schedule in its promise to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 2012. The Commission’s annual report shows that the 25 member states with reduction targets under the Kyoto Protocol will meet their commitments
Earth Hour in Cancun a Prelude to Key Climate Role
When Earth Hour rolls into the city of Cancun on Mexico’s east coast on March 27th, it will be a prelude to the city’s year in the climate spotlight. It might be lights out for an hour from 8:30 pm for Earth Hour, but it will be television...
Draft Climate Change Agreement Reached At the UN Conference in Copenhagen
Just before 01.00 on Saturday morning, a number of heads of state and government agreed on a draft climate agreement at the UN conference in Copenhagen. The agreement includes agreement on the two degree target and money for climate financing. The agreement...
