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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.
Day 10 – Breaking news from COP17
Breaking news, tweets, interviews, webcasts and gossip from the COP17 climate talks in Durban.
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….
EU says US “ping-pong” blame game with China must stop
EU calls US “arrogant and ignorant” for interfering in Emissions Trading Scheme and says deal must be agreed.
Island states appeal for COP17 ministers to avert “climate genocide”
Vulnerable low-lying countries call for second Kyoto commitment period and immediate talks on broader legal deal.
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.
COMMENT: Is India the new China?
As China makes the first tentative steps towards legally binding cuts, has India become climate change public enemy no.1?
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.
Day 9 – Breaking news from COP17
Breaking news, tweets, interviews, webcasts and gossip from the COP17 climate talks in Durban.
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.
BASIC group slams developed countries as ministerial talks begin
Bloc calls green aviation tax a stealth trade deal and India says it has already walked the extra mile.
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.
VIDEO: Huhne and Figueres vent frustration with US position at COP17
The States has ‘lost leadership’ and is missing out on economic opportunities according to Christiana Figueres and UK minister Chris Huhne.
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.