Tierney Smith
A breakthrough for politics – but not the climate
Ed King takes a look at the weekend events in Durban and asks whether the result was merely a political move or an agreement with the climate at its centre.
Respond Daily: The Durban Deal
In the last Respond Daily looking at COP17 we bring you the events as they unfolded as the conference went into overtime…
COP17 Deal a “major disappointment” say NGOs
While the agreement made in Durban in the early hours of this morning was hailed as ‘truly historic’ by some, today NGOs have spoken out about the deal made calling it a “major disappointment”.
Respond Daily: Day ten at COP17
Today we bring you the latest from the plenary, including the latest protests disrupting proceedings, rumours of possible alliances and NGOs take on the final two days.
COP17 YOUNGO mock trial reminds delegates why they are here
YOUNGO perform a mock climate trial at COP17 as a reminder to delegates of why they are in Durban and push them to do better in the coming days.
Greenpeace: COP17 is still waiting for its champion
Tove Ryding from Greenpeace international called on countries to end the poker game, saying which ever country moved first would be the champion of COP17.
WWF: Brazil’s moves at home compromises position on world stage
The new forest code passed by the Brazilian Senate late Tuesday (6 Dec) will put its emissions reduction targets at risk and compromise its position on the world stage, according to the WWF.
Respond Daily: Day nine at COP17
Today we bring you news on the Green Climate Fund, calls from the Island States and more protests by the COP17 youth….
LIVE: YOUNGO mock climate trial at COP17
On Wednesday at 1540 RTCC streamed a mock “Human Rights Climate Tribunal” on behalf of #YOUNGO. Full webcast to follow.
South African Bishop: Rich countries’ behaviour compares with apartheid
Speaking at the CAN International press conference Bishop Davis said rich countries at COP17 were looking to keep power and wealth for themselves and their behavior could be compared to apartheid.
Respond Daily: Day eight at COP17
Today we bring you the opening of COP17 high level segment, the Candian Youths latest stand against the stance of Canada and interviews from Greg Barker and John Prescott.
Climate Change is causing a health emergency say experts
As delegations thrash out a deal on climate change in the second week of COP17, a group of health leaders have urged a strong commitment protecting the lives of billions of people around the world.
Gender Day: women “are more than 50% of the solution”
Climate Change Studio was joined from women across the convention and across the sector yesterday to talk about the importance of including gender issues in the climate change debate.
VIDEO: Difficult issues won’t be settled late Friday night says Hedegaard
Connie Hedegaard warned that discussion must speed up this week in Durban, as countries could not rely on last minute deals on Friday night.
Day 8 – Breaking news from COP17
Breaking news, tweets, interviews, webcasts and gossip from the COP17 climate talks in Durban.
Respond Daily: Day seven at COP17
As the second week begins we bring you all the latest including G77 objections, Greenpeace arrests and Gender Day at the Climate Change Studio.
The role of women in COP17 – is it enough?
Ahead of gender day the Climate Change Studio we are is the voice of women being heard sufficiently in the COP17 process.
Feature: REDD+ five years in the making
REDD+ has been central to the UNFCCC discussion now for several years, but it still has a long way to be before it is ready to be fully operationalised. So what are the questions which need to be asked over the next week?
Respond Daily: Day six at COP17
Today we bring you interviews with Christiana Figueres at the Climate Change TV studio, the Global Day of Action climate march and the latest news – or more the latest lack of news – from India.
Thousands march on Durban for climate justice
Downtown Durban came to stand still this morning, and the streets became awash with colour as thousands of activists, environmentalists and community members joined together to march for climate justice.