Here is a great new paper called "Pit-Stop Poznan" (by Santarius et al, 2009) that has just come out, on the recent United Nations climate change conference (that was held in Poland in December 2008) and the international negiotations that went on. It is interesting to read (with the upcoming - December 2009 - UN climate conference in Copenhagen (COP15) in mind).
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Here is the abstract:
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The paper analyzes the international climate negotiations that took place at the 14th Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC (COP) and the 4th Meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (CMP) held in Poznan, December 1-12, 2008. It works out the main issues at stake in the negotiations, contrasts divergences in interests amongst negotiating Parties, and summarizes the main results achieved in Poznan. Furthermore, it contextualizes the Poznan negotiations within the broader political and economic context, which has shaped climate policy making throughout 2008. The paper ends with an outlook on the tasks ahead in 2009, until the next COP/CMP in December 2009 in Copenhagen.
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In the summary, the authors suggest that we are caught in a 'climate trap':
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"this is where parties are caught in a vicious circle of their own making: without clear leadership by the developed countries, developing countries are not going to contribute; but without significant contributions by the developing world, in particular by rapidly industrializing countries, real ambition on the side of the US and other industrial countries is impossible to achieve. The North cannot solve the problem without the South, but the South will only contribute if the North demonstrates clear leadership and provides adequate support." (page 22)
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How do they suggest we escape the 'climate trap'?
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"Getting out of the 'climate trap' requires a new understanding of the deep interconnectedness between the interests and fates of South and North. Climate change is not a zero-sum game but an endeavour where all sides will either win or lose together." (page 22)
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Full paper available here.
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** If you enjoyed this post please also check out:
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Some interesting podcasts on climate change
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Communicating Climate Change
.
A Brief Analysis of COP 14 & COP/MOP 4
.
COMMENTS ALWAYS WELCOME !!
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So please, tell us what you think.
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Here is the abstract:
.
The paper analyzes the international climate negotiations that took place at the 14th Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC (COP) and the 4th Meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (CMP) held in Poznan, December 1-12, 2008. It works out the main issues at stake in the negotiations, contrasts divergences in interests amongst negotiating Parties, and summarizes the main results achieved in Poznan. Furthermore, it contextualizes the Poznan negotiations within the broader political and economic context, which has shaped climate policy making throughout 2008. The paper ends with an outlook on the tasks ahead in 2009, until the next COP/CMP in December 2009 in Copenhagen.
.
In the summary, the authors suggest that we are caught in a 'climate trap':
.
"this is where parties are caught in a vicious circle of their own making: without clear leadership by the developed countries, developing countries are not going to contribute; but without significant contributions by the developing world, in particular by rapidly industrializing countries, real ambition on the side of the US and other industrial countries is impossible to achieve. The North cannot solve the problem without the South, but the South will only contribute if the North demonstrates clear leadership and provides adequate support." (page 22)
.
How do they suggest we escape the 'climate trap'?
.
"Getting out of the 'climate trap' requires a new understanding of the deep interconnectedness between the interests and fates of South and North. Climate change is not a zero-sum game but an endeavour where all sides will either win or lose together." (page 22)
.
Full paper available here.
.** If you enjoyed this post please also check out:
.
Some interesting podcasts on climate change
.
Communicating Climate Change
.
A Brief Analysis of COP 14 & COP/MOP 4
.
Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation in Development Programs.
COMMENTS ALWAYS WELCOME !!
.
So please, tell us what you think.
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