Tag Archives: Role of the United States
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 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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