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Sanjay Khanna on the Importance of Compassion
sanjay compassion Want to learn more about this interviewee? About Sanjay Khanna Want more videos featuring this interviewee? Sanjay Khanna Videos Sanjay Khanna was a writer and climate-change journalist at COP-15. He is co-founder of the Resilient People + Climate … Continue reading
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Behind the Scenes: Youth Protest
2050 Kristen Lee, a 2010 graduate of Dickinson College, explains the purpose of a youth protest going on behind her.
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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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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
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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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John Zillman on a Successful Outcome for COP15
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).
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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).
Sanjay Khanna on the Role of Youth
Want to learn more about this interviewee? About Sanjay Khanna Want more videos featuring this interviewee? Sanjay Khanna Videos Sanjay Khanna was a writer and climate-change journalist at COP-15. He is co-founder of the Resilient People + Climate Change Conference.
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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
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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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About Jean-Pascal van Ypersele, Belgian Scientist and Vice-Chair of the IPCC
Jean-Pascal van Ypersele is Professor of Climatology and Environmental sciences at the Université catholique de Louvain (Belgium), and Vice-Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. He made his doctoral research in climatology at NCAR (National Center for Atmospheric Research, … Continue reading
John Zillman on Whether CDR is an Ethical Concern or a Practical One
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).
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Sanjay Khanna on the Goals of Resilient People
Want to learn more about this interviewee? About Sanjay Khanna Want more videos featuring this interviewee? Sanjay Khanna Videos Sanjay Khanna was a writer and climate-change journalist at COP-15. He is co-founder of the Resilient People + Climate Change Conference.
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John Zillman on Role of Science in Informing a Political Emissions Target
emissions target 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 … Continue reading
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John Zillman on the UEA Hacked E-mails
UEA 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).
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John Zillman on Scientific Skepticism
skepticism 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).
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Claire Spoors on the Role of Global Witness at COP15
Want to learn more about this interviewee? About Claire Spoors Want videos featuring this interviewee? Claire Spoors Videos Claire Spoors was an activist at COP-15 with the group Global Witness. Her interviews are primarily concerned with proper implementation of REDD … Continue reading
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John Zillman on the Interaction Between Science and Policy
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 Defining Climate Change from a Scientific Standpoint and a Political Standpoint
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).
About John Zillman, Australian Meteorologist and Former President of the WMO
Dr. John W. Zillman is an Australian meteorologist, and former President of the World Meteorological Organization (1995-2003) and the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE). Zillman also served on the Bureau of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change … Continue reading
Claire Spoors
Want to learn more about this interviewee? About Claire Spoors Want videos featuring this interviewee? Claire Spoors Videos Claire Spoors was an activist at COP-15 with the group Global Witness. Her interviews are primarily concerned with proper implementation of REDD … Continue reading
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Bruce Hewitson on Common but Differentiated Responsibilities in LDCs
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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
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).
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
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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 Mistrust & Equality 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
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Saleemul Huq on Adaptation in LDCs
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
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Saleemul Huq on His Expectations for the Outcome of COP15
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Saleemul Huq on Ethics vs. Practicality
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Saleemul Huq on Common but Differentiated Responsibilities
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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 Hans Joachim Schellnhuber, German Scientist
Professor Schellnhuber’s official short biography reads: “Born in 1950 in Ortenburg (Germany). Training in physics and mathematics with a scholarship for the exceptionally gifted at Regensburg University. Doctorate in Theoretical Physics in 1980. Various periods of research abroad, in particular … Continue reading
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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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About Ian Burton, Canadian Scientist
Dr. Ian Burton is Scientist Emeritus with the Adaptation and Impacts Research Group (AIRG) of the Meteorological Service of Canada and an Adjunct Professor with the Institute for Environmental Studies at the University of Toronto. He previously held positions as … Continue reading
About Kemen Austin, American Climate Research Assistant
Kemen Austin is a climate research assistant in the People and Ecosystems Program with the World Resource Institute. Her work primarily focuses on quantifying forest changes and associated carbon emissions in Indonesia and the Congo Basin. Kemen holds an MA … Continue reading
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About Vicente Barros, Argentinian Scientist
Vicente Barros was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He graduated in Master of Science in Meteorology at the University of Michigan, USA and of PHD in Meteorological Sciences at the University of Buenos Aires in 1973. He held research positions … Continue reading
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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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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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Vicente Barros on US Climate Policy
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.
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Vicente Barros on the Role of Science at COP15
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.
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Vicente Barros on His Research and Role at COP15
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.
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Vicente Barros on Possible COP15 Outcomes
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.
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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.
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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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
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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 Proper Implementation of REDD Programs
global witness implementation Claire Spoors of Global Witness talks about the implementation of REDD programs. She talks about the importance of making the protected areas account for additionality: protecting areas that are in danger of being deforested, not areas that … Continue reading
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Tagged accountability, Claire Spoors, Europe, Global Witness, governance, implementation, Mitigation, REDD, United Kingdom
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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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