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“This is a challenge that will require a coalition of billions” –Ambassador Gibbs

“This is a challenge that will require a coalition of billions” –Ambassador Gibbs

By: Anna McGinn ‘14 The US Center hosted side events throughout the conference to share with both US citizens and people from around the world actions that the US has been taking to combat climate change.  Despite the fact that the US hinders the formal negotiations for the most part, progress has been made at regional levels and with outreach to other countries.   Most recently, I attended an event, “Think Globally, Act Locally” which highlighted actions … Read entire article »

Filed under: Climate Change, Environmental Politics

A look at the positions of the most vulnerable countries of the world

A look at the positions of the most vulnerable countries of the world

By Anna McGinn ‘14 Together they do not emit enough to tangibly affect the atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide, yet they are feeling the impacts the most. Climate change is not a thing of the future for these countries, it is happening now. However, for the most part these countries do not have much political power in the international negotiations to actually push through changes that will save their countries. The most vulnerable … Read entire article »

Filed under: Climate Change, Environmental Justice, Key COP17 Issues, Mosaic Action, Student Research

Oh the US

Oh the US

By: Anna McGinn ’14 As expected, it seems that countries are already dividing on key issues. US negotiators confirm that the United States will continue to stay away from Kyoto. Canada has also stated that they will not sign on to a second commitment period. While these countries are trying to leave Kyoto behind, most of the delegates and NGO representative I have talked to from low emitting countries, least developed countries (LDCs), … Read entire article »

Filed under: Climate Change, Environmental Politics, Key COP17 Issues, Mosaic Action

It’s here! But are countries ready to negotiate and compromise?

It’s here! But are countries ready to negotiate and compromise?

By: Anna McGinn ’14 COP 17 begins on November 28, 7 days, 3 hours, 2 minutes and 35 seconds from now to be exact.  As exciting as it is that most of the countries in the world will be coming together once again to address the issue of climate change, I am not sure if the world is prepared to make an agreement which will have an impact, once again.  Looking a Kyoto alone, Bangladesh and the most … Read entire article »

Filed under: Climate Change, Environmental Politics, Key COP17 Issues, Mosaic Action