ECO 5, COP 17, English version

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Friday, December 2, 2011 - 00:26

 

Yesterday was Young and Future Generations Day, and among the many events that took place, one message came across loud and clear: The time for political inaction has run out.

Young people have a critical role to play in the negotiations, one that is often underutilized. As the primary...

Friday, December 2, 2011 - 00:24

Robust measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) is a critical part of the Durban outcome. But 24 hours before the new text is out, with Parties hard at work, ECO is concerned that key MRV elements are at risk of falling off the table.

First, let’s review the...

Friday, December 2, 2011 - 00:20

If only we could apply climate change provisionally!

For the last couple of days, we have heard a number of developed countries make allusions to constitutional concerns about provisional application of the amendment for a second commitment period under the Kyoto Protocol.

While commending these parties for continued support of a multilateral, legally binding, rules-based...

Friday, December 2, 2011 - 00:15

ECO has long insisted it is necessary to agree a second commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol. All developed countries under the KP should ratify their new 5-year QEROs (quantified emission reduction obligations), base year 1990, having a level of ambition consistent with a fair share...

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