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Human Compassion
By: Esther Babson Our last week was spent on the edge of the Valley of 1000 Hills at the Koinonia Retreat Center. We arrived at the center, after winding through the hills of Durban suburbs, in an eerie fog which seemed to consume everything. But after a foreboding arrival, the week turned into an incredible experience. Most of our time was spent working at the Makaphutu Children’s Village. As my fellow group members have mentioned, the Village … Read entire article »
Filed under: Climate Change
The Nuts and Bolts Bringing Hope
http://www.ucalgary.ca/wwviewscanada/system/files/images/earth-in-hands.jpg By: Esther Babson It may be the last day but I finally went to my first COP! I actually went earlier this week but it is definitely the highlight of my experience here. With all the side events, interviews and press briefings it was amazing I even found a COP during a time that I was free! After trying over and over again to get into meetings, only to be kicked out, I tried not to get my hopes up as I walked over to the “Honey Bucho Room” where the planery was. The meeting was a contact group with the Technology Executive Committee-Draft Decisions on Modalities and Procedures. Ok, so I know this does sound like the most boring event ever and it may have been on other days but … Read entire article »
Filed under: Climate Change, Environmental Politics
Will our children be able to have the weekend we had?
By: Esther Babson After a weekend in the outdoors it’s bizarre to be back in the hustle and bustle of the conference. As everyone has already said, this weekend was great. Learning about the various management programs showed how much effort is put into the park which was intriguing. Yet, at the same time it took away some of the awe of the park as a natural habitat. Still it will be a weekend I will … Read entire article »
Filed under: Climate Change, Environmental Justice
Interviews and Life Learning
Esther Babson After almost a week of being in the same building as negotiations and interviewing delegates I finally attempted to sit in on a planery meeting! Can you believe it? How is it possible that I’ve talked with these incredible delegates and still haven’t even seen a meeting?! Even worse because the meeting was delayed I ended up having to leave before it even started to make it to an interview! Hopefully I’ll eventually find … Read entire article »
Filed under: Climate Change
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