Political theater of an entirely different kind
COPENHAGEN – Location and timing – that's all that matters in the end, and the folks at Climate Action Network had the market cornered Tuesday.
Six o'clock at the end of a long second day here at the Bella Center and delegates, activists, press and observers were starting to file out. The...Read more
Samsø Island cuts the cord
In 1997 the residents of Samsø Island set out to make their island the first in Denmark to go 100 percent energy independent. They've largely succeeded, installing wind turbines, biomass plants, district heating and solar hot-water systems. But the secret to their success, they say, has nothing to...Read more
Forests Deal Lurching Forward in Copenhagen
In a new development roughly 45 countries with tropical rainforests are proposing to cut their deforestation by a quarter in 5 years as part of a deal to be finalized next week at the Copenhagen climate conference.
That was the statement by Kevin Conrad, a negotiator with Papua New Guinea, at a...Read more
Vozes de Copenhague/Voices of Copenhagen
Thousands march on the streets of the Danish capital to call more attention from world leaders regards to climate change. NGOs say demonstration has gathered 150 thousand people. Danish police has estimated a fifth...Read more
Últimas do REDD/Latest on REDD
New version of draft about REDD negotiations has been released on Friday and shows good progress in including payment of environmental services at the climate convention. But there has been so far no clue on how much developed countries are committed to finance avoided deforestation in the tropics....Read more
Um passeio de bike em Copenhague/A ride in Copenhagen
Have a look at the video that shows how Copenhagen has managed to have more bikes than cars on the streets. (in portuguese)
Sem florestas não tem acordo/No deal without forests
REDD mechanisms appear at drafts of the climate convention, ready after first week of negotiations. Without general drop on deforestation rates, global temperature will rise above 2 degrees Celsius. (in portuguese)
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No Brasil será mais quente/Warmest in Brazil
New data from MetOffice Hadley Centre and from the Brazilian Institute for Spatial Research indicate impacts of global warming may be 20% higher in Brazil. Rains will reduce drastically in the Amazon region and in the Sao Francisco basin. (in portuguese) Read more
O dever de casa brasileiro/Brazil´s homework
Seen as a reference amongst tropical countries for implementing mechanisms on payment of environmental services, Brazil faces new study about its weak points on forestry governance. (in portuguese)
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De olho nas matas tropicais/ An eye on tropical forests
In order to empower REDD strategies, FAO and the Brazilian Institute for Spatial Research sign deal involving Brazil on training Congo basin countries for forest monitoring. (in portuguese)
O Instituto Brasileiro de Pesquisas Espaciais (INPE) assinou nesta quinta-feira...Read more