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The 15th United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP15) took place in December 2009 and our delegation filmed as much of it as we could! Our team interviewed representatives of government, UN agencies, and civil society, business, and scientific organizations with the goal of helping YOU get an inside view of the conference!
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Category Archives: Common but Differentiated Responsibilities
John Zillman on Intergenerational Equity
Want to learn more about this interviewee? About John Zillman Want more videos featuring this interviewee? John Zillman Videos John Zillman was a retired Australian meteorologist at COP15. He is the former President of the World Meteorological Organization (1995-2003).
John Zillman on the Equity of CDR to Different Parties
Want to learn more about this interviewee? About John Zillman Want more videos featuring this interviewee? John Zillman Videos John Zillman was a retired Australian meteorologist at COP15. He is the former President of the World Meteorological Organization (1995-2003).
Sumaya Zakieldeen on Common but Differentiated Responsibilities
Want to learn more about this interviewee? About Sumaya Zakieldeen Want more videos featuring this interviewee? Sumaya Zakieldeen Videos Sumaya Zakieldeen was a Sudanese delegate at COP-15. Sudan is an African nation which coordinated the G77 and China at COP-15.
Sumaya Zakieldeen on the Role of Sudan in the Negotiations
Want to learn more about this interviewee? About Sumaya Zakieldeen Want more videos featuring this interviewee? Sumaya Zakieldeen Videos Sumaya Zakieldeen was a Sudanese delegate at COP-15. Sudan is an African nation which coordinated the G77 and China at COP-15.
Posted in Africa, G77, Policy, Role of Developing Countries, Sudan
Tagged Africa, G77, Policy, Role of Developing Nations, Sudan
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Jean-Pascal van Ypersele on the Roles of Developed and Developing Nations
Want to learn more about this interviewee? About Jean-Pascal van Ypersele Want more videos featuring this interviewee? Ypersele Videos Jean-Pascal van Ypersele was a Belgian scientist at COP15 and the Vice-Chair of the IPCC. Brett Shollenberger
Jean-Pascal van Ypersele on Common but Differentiated Responsibilities
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Bruce Hewitson on Common but Differentiated Responsibilities in LDCs
Want to learn more about this interviewee? About Bruce Hewitson Want more videos featuring this interviewee? Bruce Hewitson Videos At COP-15, Bruce Hewitson was a South African climatologist working with the Climate Systems Analysis Group (CSAG).
Posted in Africa, Common but Differentiated Responsibilities, equity, ethical vs. practical, Ethics, Role of Developed Countries, Role of Developing Countries, South Africa, Technology Transfers
Tagged Africa, CDR, Common but Differentiated Responsibilities, equity, ethical vs. practical, ethics, Role of Developed Countries, Role of Developing Countries, South Africa, Technology Transfers
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Saleemul Huq on Changes in the Negotiations
Want to learn more about this interviewee? About Saleemul Huq Want more videos featuring this interviewee? Saleemul Huq Videos At COP15, Saleemul Huq was the Senior Fellow of the IIED’s Climate Change Group. He is from Bangladesh, a nation in … Continue reading
Posted in Asia, Bangladesh, Common but Differentiated Responsibilities, developed countries, developing countries, Ethics, Role of Developed Countries, Role of Developing Countries
Tagged Asia, Bangladesh, CDR, Common but Differentiated Responsibilities, developed countries, developing countries, ethics, Role of Developed Countries, Role of Developing Countries
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Saleemul Huq on the International Air Passenger Adaptation Levy
Want to learn more about this interviewee? About Saleemul Huq Want more videos featuring this interviewee? Saleemul Huq Videos At COP15, Saleemul Huq was the Senior Fellow of the IIED’s Climate Change Group. He is from Bangladesh, a nation in … Continue reading
Posted in Asia, Bangladesh, Common but Differentiated Responsibilities, developing countries, equity, Ethics, International Air Adaptation Levy, polluter pays principle
Tagged Asia, Bangladesh, CDR, Common but Differentiated Responsibilities, developing countries, equity, ethics, International Air Passenger Adaptation Levy, polluter pays principle
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Saleemul Huq on Ethics vs. Practicality
salem ethical or practical Want to learn more about this interviewee? About Saleemul Huq Want more videos featuring this interviewee? Saleemul Huq Videos At COP15, Saleemul Huq was the Senior Fellow of the IIED’s Climate Change Group. He is from … Continue reading
Saleemul Huq on Common but Differentiated Responsibilities
salem cbdr2 Want to learn more about this interviewee? About Saleemul Huq Want more videos featuring this interviewee? Saleemul Huq Videos At COP15, Saleemul Huq was the Senior Fellow of the IIED’s Climate Change Group. He is from Bangladesh, a … Continue reading
About Denis J. Sonwa, Cameroonian Scientist
At COP-15, Denis J. Sonwa was a scientist for CIFOR (Center for International Forestry Research) from Cameroon, Africa. His research has primarily shown that “Forest resources play key roles in socio-economic and ecological contexts in Central Africa,” and has been aimed … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Cameroon, Congo, Congo Basin, Ethics, Indigenous Rights, REDD, Role of Developed Countries, Role of Developing Countries
Tagged Africa, Cameroon, CDR, Common but Differentiated Responsibilities, ethics, Indigenous Rights, REDD, Role of Developed Countries, Role of Developing Countries
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About Claire Spoors, British Activist
Claire Spoors was an activist at COP-15 with the group Global Witness, an organization which seeks to “expose the corrupt exploitation of natural resources and international trade systems, to drive campaigns that end impunity, resource-linked conflict, and human rights and environmental … Continue reading
Posted in CDM, Common but Differentiated Responsibilities, Ethics, Europe, Indigenous Rights, Mitigation, Policy, REDD, Role of Developing Countries, United Kingdom
Tagged accountability, CDM, CDR, Clean Development Mechanism, Common but Differentiated Responsibilities, corruption, Europe, governance, REDD, United Kingdom
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Vicente Barros on the Role of Developing Countries Under CDR
Want to learn more about this interviewee? About Vicente Barros Want more videos featuring this interviewee? Vicente Barros Videos Vicente Barros was a scientist at COP-15 from Argentina, a nation in South America.
Vicente Barros on Common but Differentiated Responsibilities
Want to learn more about this interviewee? About Vicente Barros Want more videos featuring this interviewee? Vicente Barros Videos Vicente Barros was a scientist at COP-15 from Argentina, a nation in South America.
Ian Burton on the Potential Impact of CDR on the Negotiations
Want to learn more about this interviewee? About Ian Burton This is the only video from this interviewee in our database. Dr. Ian Burton was Scientist Emeritus of the Adaptation and Impacts Research Group (AIRG) and represented Canada, a nation … Continue reading
Posted in Adaptation, Canada, Common but Differentiated Responsibilities, Issues, Mitigation, North America, View All
Tagged adaptation, Canada, Common but Differentiated Responsibilities, ethics, historic emissions, legality, Mitigation, North America, polluter pays principle, predictions
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Damian Casmiri on the Roles of Developed and Developing Countries according to CDR
Damian Casmiri, Tanzanian Delegation Want to learn more about this interviewee? About Damian Casmiri Want more videos featuring this interviewee? Damian Casmiri Videos Damian Casmiri was a delegate to COP-15 from the United Republic of Tanzania, a nation in Africa.
Damian Casmiri on Financial Help From Developed Countries
Damian Casmiri, Tanzanian Delegation Want to learn more about this interviewee? About Damian Casmiri Want more videos featuring this interviewee? Damian Casmiri Videos Damian Casmiri was a delegate to COP-15 from the United Republic of Tanzania, a nation in Africa.
Damian Casmiri on Common but Differentiated Responsibilities
Damian Casmiri on “Common But Differentiated Responsibilities” Want to learn more about this interviewee? About Damian Casmiri Want more videos featuring this interviewee? Damian Casmiri Videos Damian Casmiri was a delegate to COP-15 from the United Republic of Tanzania, a … Continue reading
Claire Spoors on Clean Development Mechanisms
global witness CDM Claire Spoors of Global Witness talks about the possibility of REDD becoming a CDM and the importance of looking at where the money comes from. She shows concern that a CDM would be implemented in which developed … Continue reading
Claire Spoors on Common but Differentiated Responsibilities
global witness CBDR Claire Spoors of Global Witness talks about the concept of “common but differentiated responsibilities” in the context of REDD and climate change in general. She points out that developed countries create the demand and consume many of … Continue reading
Posted in Common but Differentiated Responsibilities, Europe, Mitigation, REDD, Role of Developed Countries, Role of Developing Countries, United Kingdom
Tagged accountability, CDR, Common but Differentiated Responsibilities, developing countries, Europe, Global Witness, governance, Mitigation, REDD, United Kingdom
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Denis J. Sonwa on Developing Countries
Denis J. Sonwa – Developing Countries Mr. Denis J. Sonwa, a scientist for CIFOR (Center for International Forestry Research) in Cameroon talks about the adaptation needs of people in Central Africa and how by improving their livelihood, we can count … Continue reading
Denis J. Sonwa on Common but Differentiated Responsibilities
CBDR Mr. Denis J. Sonwa, a scientist for CIFOR (Center for International Forestry Research) in Cameroon talks about the difficulties in implementing mitigation strategies in Central Africa, as well as the possibility of REDD programs in helping to improve the … Continue reading
Denis J. Sonwa on Implementation of REDD Programs
Denis J. Sonwa of Cameroon Mr. Denis J. Sonwa, a scientist for CIFOR (Center for International Forestry Research) in Cameroon talks about the possibilities for poverty alleviation and mitigation under REDD. Want to learn more about this interviewee? About Denis … Continue reading
Posted in Adaptation, Africa, Cameroon, Indigenous Rights, REDD, Role of Developing Countries, View All
Tagged adaptation, Africa, Cameroon, Indigenous Rights, poverty, REDD
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Hans Joachim Schellnhuber on Intergenerational Equity
Schellnuhuber_youth Professor Schellnhuber discusses intergenerational equity and the role of youth. Asked the question: what advice do you have for younger generations? Want to learn more about this interviewee? About Hans Joachim Schellnhuber Want more videos featuring this interviewee? Hans … Continue reading
Posted in Common but Differentiated Responsibilities, Ethics, Europe, Germany, Intergenerational Equity, Role of Younger Generations, Role of Youth, Youth Movement
Tagged CDR, Common but Differentiated Responsibilities, ethics, Europe, Germany, Intergenerational Equity, Role of Younger Generations, Role of Youth, Youth Movement
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Hans Joachim Schellnhuber on the United States
Schellnuhuber_US John Schellnuhuber discusses the ethical imperative the United States has to the rest of the world, as well as the practical benefits the United States would gain through cooperation. He also discusses popular support, and notes that even in … Continue reading
Posted in Common but Differentiated Responsibilities, Ethics, Europe, Germany, Popular Support, Role of Developed Countries, Role of the United States, United States
Tagged CDR, Common but Differentiated Responsibilities, ethics, Europe, Germany, Popular Support, Role of Developed Countries, Role of the United States, Schellnhuber, United States
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Bruce Hewitson on What Success Means at the COP
Hewitson_outcome Question asked: What would be a successful outcome for COP-15? Hewitson’s response: Hewitson argues that success means something different to every nation. He does, however, venture at a few factors that would aid in an outcomes success: the agreement … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Common but Differentiated Responsibilities, Ethics, Role of Developed Countries, Role of Developing Countries, South Africa
Tagged Africa, CDR, Common but Differentiated Responsibilities, developed countries, developing countries, equity, ethics, role of developed, Role of Developing Countries, South Africa
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Bruce Hewitson on Ethics vs. National Interest
Hewitson_ethical vs practical Question asked: do ethical interests gain ground in the negotiations or are practical interests more directly addressed? Hewitson’s answer: Hewitson comments that countries almost exclusively favor their national interests to altruism. He notes that certain groups, such … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Common but Differentiated Responsibilities, ethical vs. practical, Ethics, Intergenerational Equity, Policy, Role of Developed Countries, Role of the United States, South Africa
Tagged Africa, CDR, CO2 targets, Common but Differentiated Responsibilities, ethical vs. practical, ethics, Intergenerational Equity, Policy, Role of Developed Countries, Role of the United States, South Africa
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