The United Nations Climate Change Conference, Durban 2011, brings together global stakeholders to advance the implementation of conventions and action plans to fight climate change.
06-01-2012Rich economies are evading their responsibility to make deep cuts in greenhouse gas emissions by shifting the burden to poor nations in return of small monetary payments, says activist-columnist Praful Bidwai.
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Image: Praful Bidwai delivering a lecture in New Delhi on January 5, 2012/ Photo credit: OneWorld
"India was a big loser at Durban climate talks" 07-01-2012Denouncing the official claims of India's 'moral victory' for equity at the COP 17 Durban climate summit, activist-columnist Praful Bidwai claims the hegemony of the developed nations at the conference akin to 'climate apartheid'.
Canadian youth turn their backs on tar sands 07-12-2011Protesting against tar sands energy project, six Canadian youth were expelled from COP 17 as they stood and turned away from their environment minister as he delivered his opening speech at the climate negotiations.
Sweden, UK top climate protectors 07-12-2011The Climate Change Performance Index 2012 recognises Sweden, the United Kingdom and Germany as leading countries fighting climate change.
