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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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The middle of the page contains several useful starting points: a guide to using the website, a background guide to climate change issues, and pages to search for interviews by issue or country of interviewee.Tags
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- adaptation
- Africa
- Argentina
- Asia
- Australia
- Bangladesh
- Belgium
- Cameroon
- CDM
- CDR
- Common but Differentiated Responsibilities
- developed countries
- developing countries
- equity
- ethical vs. practical
- ethics
- Europe
- Expectations
- Germany
- Global Witness
- governance
- Indigenous Rights
- Interaction of Science and Policy
- Intergenerational Equity
- Mitigation
- North America
- outcomes
- Policy
- poverty
- REDD
- Role of Developed Countries
- Role of Developing Countries
- Role of Science
- Role of the United States
- Role of Youth
- Science
- South Africa
- South America
- Sudan
- Tanzania
- Technology Transfers
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Youth Movement
Category Archives: Africa
Sumaya Zakieldeen on Adaptation in Developing Countries
Sumaya_adaptation 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 … Continue reading
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Tagged adaptation, developing countries, drought
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Sumaya Zakieldeen on Technology Transfers
Sumaya_tech transfer 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 … Continue reading
Posted in Adaptation, Africa, Sudan, Technology Transfers
Tagged adaptation, Africa, Sudan, Technology Transfers
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Sumaya Zakieldeen on Technology Transfers in Developing Nations
Sumaya_tech transfer in developing countries 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 … Continue reading
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Tagged adaptation, Africa, Sudan, Technology Transfers
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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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About Sumaya Zakieldeen, Sudanese Delegate
At COP15, Dr. Sumaya ZakiEldeen was a member of the Sudanese delegation and a professor at Khartoum University. From Copenhagen, she wrote this message, which reflects both her biographical information and feelings at the COP: Hi I’m one the Sudanese … Continue reading
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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Bruce Hewitson on Barriers Between Scientists and Policy-Makers
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About Bruce Hewitson, South African Climatologist
Bruce Hewitson is a self-described climatologist with a hatred of labels, and insists that his interests are eclectic. He has been a resident at the University of Cape Town in Rondebosch, South Africa, since 1992. He currently works with the Climate Systems … 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 Damian Casmiri, Tanzanian Delegate
Casmiri_delegation Video of Mr. Casmiri describing his role at COP-15. Mr. Damian Casmiri is a Climate Change/Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) expert. He is a Masters graduate in Integrated Water Resources Management at the University of Dar es Salaam. His first … Continue reading
Damian Casmiri’s Call to Action
Casmiri_final comments 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 Mitigation
Casmiri_mitigation 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.
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Tagged Africa, Mitigation, Tanzania
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Damian Casmiri on Technology Transfers
Damian Casmiri on Technology Transfers 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 … Continue reading
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Kemen Austin on REDD Project in the Congo
Want to learn more about this interviewee? About Kemen Austin Want more videos featuring this interviewee? Kemen Austin Videos Kemen Austin was a World Resources Institute scientist at COP-15 from the United States, a country in North America.
Posted in Africa, Cameroon, Congo, Congo Basin, Indigenous Rights, Issues, North America, REDD, United States, View All
Tagged Africa, Cameroon, capacity building, Congo, Congo Basin, Indigenous Rights, North America, REDD, United States
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Kemen Austin on Potential for REDD Projects Outside the Congo Basin
Want to learn more about this interviewee? About Kemen Austin Want more videos featuring this interviewee? Kemen Austin Videos Kemen Austin was a World Resources Institute scientist at COP-15 from the United States, a country in North America.
Posted in Africa, Congo, Congo Basin, North America, United States
Tagged Congo Basin, North America, REDD, United States
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Damian Casmiri on Hopeful Outcomes of COP15
Damian Casmiri, Tazanian Delegation, describes the need for immediate action at COP15 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 … Continue reading
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
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
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Tagged adaptation, Africa, Cameroon, Indigenous Rights, poverty, REDD
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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 Research and Policy as Necessarily Separate at COP-15
Hewitson_research policy at COP Question asked: How do researchers and policy-makers interact at the COP? Hewitson’s answer: Hewitson states that scientists were necessarily divorced from the political presence by the time of Copenhagen; he felt the political process was already … Continue reading
Bruce Hewitson on Regional Climate Modeling in Africa
Hewitson_research Question asked: What area of research do you work in and how does it relate to the COP? Hewitson’s answer: Hewitson focused mainly on regional climate projections in Africa. He did not feel that it directly tied into the … Continue reading
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Tagged Africa, developing countries, Policy, Science, 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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