On Saturday, between 60-100,000 supporters marched through Copenhagen as part of the largest demonstration during the two week COP15. It followed a series of marches around the world calling for action on Climate Change.
Policy & Governance
World Business Council for Sustainable Development – Can they commit??
“In my last term in office, I have seen more reasons to declare a state of emergency for the state of Washington due to environmental disaster than within the last 20 years…we will have $30 billion in health care issues alone if we do nothing. We’re going to stand up to the moral...
Access Denied: UN begins restricting entrance to COP15, Delays among negotiations
Photo Credit: Aaron Thom (edited) I started this post from my host’s flat because I wasn’t able to go to the Bella Center. Fortunately, I will be able to get a secondary pass soon, which is now required to gain access to the Bella Center. What exactly is going on? Beginning on Tuesday, December...
High-Level Briefing to Youth by Dr. Pachauri, IPCC Chairman
Today, Dr. Pachauri, IPCC chairman, demonstrated very keen on recognizing youth’s active role and potential in getting the message out there, during the High-Level Briefing to Youth. Most of all, he encouraged youth to keep on working and to be active back home. He insisted that should the outcome of COP15 be unsatisfactory, youth...
Science and politics at COP15: convergence still out of sight
Interview with Daniel Kammen, lead author of IPCC report section on Renewable Energies Noize from the Future works on Saturday too, to deliver you fresh, interesting and insightful pieces of news. This morning we met Daniel Kammen, leading author of the IPCC renewable energy policy report. Below you can also find the video of...
What’s lacking for negotiations’ progress?
Have you noticed that some of the most admired and care attracting people we know are the helpful ones? Have you realized that the best way to earn somebody’s respect and commitment is trust? Maybe that’s what is lacking at COP15 negotiations.
Climate change – weighing the costs and assessing the justice
Addressing global warming is now less about weighing costs and benefits and more about weighing what risks we can tolerate. As the Copenhagen talks heat up, it is time for analysis to guide rather than cloud our judgment.
Agriculture Policy – Beyond Mitigation and Adaption
Agriculture and food security has become one of the most central topics at COP15. The discussion must not only cover the relationship between climate change and agriculture methods, but also consider food security and the livelihoods of farmers, transportation and storage systems, and much more.
The butterfly effect at COP15
Young people are a driving force of the climate movement. A recurrent theme during Young & Future Generations Day, a day devoted to featuring initiatives from students and youth organizations, was “the butterfly effect”. The message is that a small movement, like that from a butterfly flying in the Amazonas, can affect climate even...
Would you like to herd your own livestock in Africa, my friend?
Climate & Development Days at DR Byen (Dec. 11 – Session 2/Part 1): Arid Land Ecosystems We arrived five WSC-SD’ers at DR Byen this morning, with three of us arriving fresh out of Göteborg this morning! After the first Session 1: Land, Water and Forests, the next session followed easily as it concerned arid...
Sub-national governments leading the way
As national governments meet in Copenhagen to agree to a climate change treaty, sub-national governments are already taking the initiative to reduce emissions.
WSC-SD at COP15
- Copenhagen, and After
- COP15 in retrospect, and our common future
- COP15 through an architect’s eye
- COP15. I am poor, young and ambitious.
- Not Done Yet
- Invitation to Participate: WSC-SD Official COP15 Side Event
- Science in the news (Education for a better climate, Part II)
- Students Come Together at the University of Copenhagen
- Education for a better climate
- Access Denied: UN Restrictions Grow