Programs Home | Climate Change | False Solutions | Indigenous Rights | Trade & Finance | Population | Post Capitalism | Archive Programs IFG PROGRAMS: Climate, Energy and Global Resource Crisis COP 18 DOHA Nov 26 - Dec 7, 2012 Here you can find information and analyses on the conference and today’s global climate talks: Update No. 1: Climate talks resume, amid weather chaos by Martin Khor (26 Nov 12) Update No. 2: Climate legal regime at the crossroads by Meena Raman (26 Nov 12)   Update No. 3: Developing countries outline key deliverables for COP 18 by Hilary Chiew (27 Nov 12) Update No. 4: Doha must deliver strong and effective second commitment period, says by Fauwaz Abdul Aziz (27 Nov 12) Update No. 5: AWG-LCA: Developed countries oppose Chair’s overview text by Meena Raman (28 Nov 12) Update No. 6: Kyoto Protocol second commitment period still mired in differences by Chee Yoke Ling (28 Nov 12) Update No. 7: Completion of Bali Roadmap basis for Durban Platform work, say developing countries by Fauwaz Abdul Aziz & Meena Raman (28 Nov 12) Update No. 8: SBSTA: Differences over agriculture, aviation and maritime transport emissions by Hilary Chiew (29 Nov 12) Update No. 9: AWG-LCA: Heated exchange at informal consultations by Chee Yoke Ling (30 Nov 12) Update No. 10: AWG-LCA: Disagreement over need for expert group on 'review' by Hilary Chiew (30 Nov 12) Update No. 11: AWG-LCA : "Various approaches" for mitigation actions further explored by Dale Wen & Fauwaz Abdul Aziz (30 Nov 12) Update No. 12: Continuing differences on REDD- plus and way forward by Hilary Chiew & Kate Dooley (01 Dec 12) Update No. 13: Climate finance - a major make or break issue for Doha by Meena Raman (01 Dec 12) Update No. 14: Deep divide over Russia's proposal to amend Convention by Chee Yoke Ling (01 Dec 12) Update No. 15: Unhappy first week at Doha; uncertainty over the final outcome by Martin Khor (03 Dec 12) Update No. 16: Disappointment expressed at informal stocktake at Doha climate talks by Meena Raman & Chee Yoke Ling (04 Dec 12) Update No. 17: AWG-LCA: Developing countries outraged over lack of text in key areas by Hilary Chiew & Meena Raman (04 Dec 12) Update No. 18: AWG-KP: No shift in low ambition, unresolved issues to go to ministers by Fauwaz Abdul Aziz (04 Dec 12) Update No. 19: AWG-KP: Outcome document forwarded with brackets to CMP 8 by Fauwaz Abdul Aziz (07 Dec 12) Update No. 20: A "low ambition" outcome in Doha by Martin Khor (10 Dec 12) Update No. 21: Durban Platform work to be guided by principles of the Convention by Meena Raman (11 Dec 12) Update No. 22: AWG-LCA concludes its work in Doha by Hilary Chiew & Meena Raman (11 Dec 12) Update No. 23: Developing countries unhappy over low ambition in Doha outcomes by Fauwaz Abdul Aziz & Meena Raman (12 Dec 12) Update No. 24: Doha decisions on finance by Meena Raman (13 Dec 12) Update No. 25: Negotiators buy more time for agriculture discussions by Doreen Stabinsky (13 Dec 12) Update No. 26: COP 18 outcome on loss and damage opens door for new mechanism by Doreen Stabinsky (17 Dec 12) Update No. 27: Divergent views over 'vision' of outcome under Durban Platform by Meena Raman (19 Dec 12) BONN CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE May 14 -25 Daily News Updates, Third World Network Update No. 1, Climate talks and climate dilemmas resume in Bonn by Martin Khor Update No. 2, Subsidiary Body on Implementation resumes work by Meena Raman and Fauwaz Abdul Aziz Update No. 3, Aviation/maritime transport measures must respect UNFCCC principles, say developing countries by Hilary Chiew Update No. 4, Developed countries resist adoption of agenda in Working Group on long-term cooperation by Meena Raman Update No. 5, Doha must adopt 2nd commitment period under the Kyoto Protocol by Fauwaz Abdul Aziz Update No. 6, Workshop examines Equity as Enabler not Impediment to Ambition by Hilary Chiew Update No. 7, Durban Platform negotiations must respect equity principles, say developing countries by Meena Raman Update No. 8, Uncertainty over position of Durban Platform Chair by Meena Raman Update No. 9, Need for certainty, clarity and consistency over Annex 1 emission reductions by Fauwaz Abdul Aziz Update No. 10, Controversy over Durban Platform provisional agenda by Meena Raman Update No. 11, Developing countries welcome approach to response measure Forum by Hilary Chiew Update No. 12, No ambitious binding mitigation commitments, no market mechanisms, say developing countries by Fauwaz Abdul Aziz Update No. 13, Developed countries block further discussion of finance in the LCA by Alex Rafalowicz Update No. 14, Differing views on market-based approaches for REDD+plus finance by Hilary Chiew Update No. 15, Workshop on ambition not limited to just mitigation – say developing countries REDD+plus finance by Fauwaz Abdul Aziz Update No. 16, Durban Platform must not render meaningless negotiations in other bodies – say developing countries by Meena Raman Update No. 17, Developing countries emphasize adaptation as priority for action on agriculture by Doreen Stabinsky Update No. 18, Work programme on 'various approaches' require definition of principles and focus by Alex Rafalowicz Update No. 19, Durban Platform: Some progress in agenda discussion but no solution reached by Meena Raman Update No. 20, AWG-LCA stock takes status of negotiations by Hilary Chiew Update No. 21, Deep North-South divide over approaches to bridging climate finance gaps beyond 2012 by Marjorie Williams Update No. 22, Equity will not deliver emission cuts - say AOSIS by Hilary Chiew Update No. 23, Fears of "Platform-jumping" by developed countries confirmed by Fauwaz Abdul Aziz Update No. 24, Durban Platform: Agenda adopted, Chair elected by Meena Raman Update No. 25, Durban Platform: Future work linked to successful outcomes in other Working Groups by Meena Raman Update No. 26, Disappointments cloud closing plenary of Kyoto Protocol working group by Fauwaz Abdul Aziz Update No. 27, Need for international mechanism on loss and damage, say developing countries by Doreen Stabinsky Update No. 28, AWG-LCA contact group reviews status of discussions by Hilary Chiew Update No. 29, Developing countries concerned over premature termination of AWG-LCA by Hilary Chiew Update No. 30, UNFCCC still talking about 'pilot' technology transfer projects after 17 years by Fauwaz Abdul Aziz Update No. 31, Scientific Body ends with calls for more progress at next session in Doha by Hilary Chiew           COP 17 Durban The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change COP 17, Durban, South Africa has now finished. Here you can find information and analyses on the conference and today’s global climate talks: Martin Khor, IFG Board Member, Director of the South Centre, Interviewed in Durban by Democracy Now "Martin Khor is the executive director of the South Centre, a research center of 51 developing countries. At the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Durban, we caught up with Khor to discuss the negotiations over a new Green Climate Fund to help the developing world tackle climate change, the U.S. role in the summit, and why the U.S.-led focus on China’s emissions obscures the reality that the U.S. emits far more greenhouse gas per capita."     Daily Durban Updates TWN Meena Raman's Report on how the Deal went Down in Durban Climate Justice Briefs: Targets Could Disapear into Loopholes A Comparison of Pledges, Who Plans to Act? Building on the Bali Mandate in Durban Durban Assessment, Planet Emergency Statements Press Release, Safeguards on REDD African Group, Group of Least Developed Countries and ALBA Group African Women's Statement Climate Justice Now Statement on Durban Disaster Pan African Climate Justice Alliance Articles Cop 17: Implement safeguards on REDD Plus, indigenous caucus demands Funding Issue Takes Center Stage in Climate Change Talks WSJ, China, India, U.S. Take Steps Towards Emissions Deal The Australian, Durban to deliver on climate pact AP, Climate deal keeps UN talks on track but lacks cuts in emissions scientists say are needed now The Telegraph, Durban climate change: the agreement explained The Brutal Logic of Climate Change Green Left Coverage and Information Third World Network United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Friends of the Earth   Daily Durban, Third World Network Update No. 1: Critical issues facing Durban Climate Conference by Meena Raman Update No. 2: Durban to decide fate of Green Climate Fund by Meena Raman Update No. 3: Durban should not be burial ground of Kyoto Protocol- say G77/China by Meena Raman Update No. 4: CBDR must guide work on international transport emissions, say several developing countries by Chee Yoke Ling Update No. 5: G77 and China calls for fair and equal treatment of issues by Meena Raman Update No. 6: SBI resumes work with full agenda by Chee Yoke Ling Update No. 7: Deep disagreements as Kyoto Protocol talks begin by Lim Li Lin Update No. 8: Clash of views on need for Durban mandate by Meena Rama Update No. 9: COP discusses Green Climate Fund and other issues by Marjorie WilliamsUpdate Update No. 10: US-EU disagreement over addressing mitigation gap by Meena Raman Update No. 11: Deep divide over legal form by Meena Raman Update No. 12: Statement by China on behalf of Brazil, South Africa, India and China at COP17 Update No. 13: Durban battle on climate regime’s future by Martin Khor No. 14: Second commitment period remains elusive by Chee Yoke Ling & Xu Chengcheng Update No. 15: Reactions to “amalgamation draft texts” by Meena Raman Update No. 16: Divergent Views on “Various Approaches” by Payal Parekh Update No. 17: African Ministerial Declaration on Climate Change Update No. 18: Deep divide over Russian proposal to amend UNFCCC Article 4.2(f) by Chee Yoke Ling (07 Dec 11) Update No. 19: Leaders outline expectations for Durban by Meena Raman (07 Dec 11) Update No. 20: Ministers to address difficult issues by Meena Raman (08 Dec 11) Update No. 21: New market mechanism debated in “Various Approaches” text by Payal Parekh & Trudi Zundel (08 Dec 11) Update No. 22: Kyoto Protocol work still unresolved by Lim Li Lin (08 Dec 11) Update No. 23: “Various Approaches” text to go to ministers by Payal Parekh Update No. 24: Negotiations intensify on Durban final outcomes by Meena Raman (09 Dec 11) Update No. 25: Major clash of paradigms in launch of new climate talks by Meena Raman (13 Dec 11) Update No. 26: AWGLCA Chair transmits report for adoption despite strong protests by Meena Raman (14 Dec 11) Update No. 27: Decision on Green Climate Fund adopted by Meena Raman (15 Dec 11) Update No. 28: Kyoto Protocol "second commitment period" remains uncertain by Chee Yoke Ling (16 Dec 11) Update No. 29: Movement of Technology Mechanism in Durban Outcome by Elpidio V. 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