Nairobi ECO Issue 11

Leadership, Courage, Action by David Turnbull — last modified 2006-11-16 18:35

As delegates enter the final hours of negotiations here in Nairobi, the Climate Action Network (CAN) calls for bold leadership, in keeping with the scale and urgency of the challenge before the global community. Climate change is the greatest threat to human security the world has ever faced and negotiations here and action at home must demonstrate that Parties are commited to avoiding dangerous climate change.

No Review is Better than a Bad Review by David Turnbull — last modified 2006-11-16 18:17

ECO wishes to remind delegates to keep their eyes on the ball. We have said time and again that to prevent a gap in commitment periods this meeting needs to agree the building blocks that can inform a mandate decision at COP/MOP3 in 2007. It is must already be obvious that climate change is wreaking havoc. It is a reality in Kenya today; the prolonged drought and this week’s flash floods are just the beginning.

Full Support for Decision on Fund by David Turnbull — last modified 2006-11-16 18:18

ECO recognises the progress made here in Nairobi on developing strong principles for the Adaptation Fund (AF) under the Kyoto Protocol. It is a great achievement to have secured the authority and guidance of COP/MOP over the Fund, and majority membership of non-Annex I parties in the governing body.

Climate Big Issue in US Elections by David Turnbull — last modified 2006-11-16 18:19

The full implications of the American mid-term elections are only now coming to light. Overnight, new poll results were released showing that global warming helped propel the Democrats to victory in the mid-term elections.

“Fossil of the Day” Award by David Turnbull — last modified 2006-11-16 18:20

Canada won the top fossil award yesterday for Minister Ambrose’s attempt to mislead the international community by claiming that her climate plan “recognises the need for urgent action so that we can finally make progress towards our 2012 international obligations”. In reality, this “plan” repudiates Kyoto by delaying GHG regulations until late 2010 and allowing Canada’s emissions to stay above current levels until 2020 to 2025.

Mind the Gap by David Turnbull — last modified 2006-11-16 18:22

The Climate Action Network wishes delegates not to lose sight of their Montreal promise to avoid a gap between commitment periods. CAN produced an eye-catching reminder, which “sold out” within two hours of launch.

Contributors to ECO by David Turnbull — last modified 2006-11-16 18:23

The Climate Action Network expresses its appreciation to......

Thanks by David Turnbull — last modified 2006-11-16 18:24

ECO expresses its appreciation to the following organisations for their generous contributions towards the publication of ECO here.....

ECO11mindthegap by David Turnbull — last modified 2006-11-16 18:14

 

ECO11cartoon by David Turnbull — last modified 2006-11-16 18:14