Posted By:  rstrivedi Posted On:  Aug 27, 2008	KP Day 5: All Parts
Before we get to the LULUCF groups (which actually achieved something on Tuesday), a quick update on the flex mechanisms and 'other issues'. The flex group continued to debate the list of possible improvements to the mechanisms. They stressed the need for further elaboration and so parties...... [view]

Posted By:  rstrivedi Posted On:  Aug 26, 2008	KP Day 4: LULUCF and Other Issues
The group on LULUCF within the KP has begun to move forward, as they held a fairly intense debate on Monday concerning what kind of institutional framework is needed to meet Kyoto standards. The chair of the group presented a document early on that focused the day's work. The text explored...... [view]

Posted By:  rstrivedi Posted On:  Aug 23, 2008	One Fish, Two Fish, REDD Fish, Blue Fish
Remember those warm, fuzzy feelings that a good ol' Dr. Seuss story would induce? Those are just about the same things I'm feeling after reading updates on the REDD workshop held yesterday in Accra. To say that it was successful is a pretty sizable understatement. First of all, a quick...... [view]

Posted By:  ighih Posted On:  Apr 3, 2008	Siam Makes Way for Bali Action Plan
You would expect the climate change talks to have taken off with a “Bang” here in the capital of Thailand. Yet the sense amongst most observer groups is that there are no negotiations really taking place. The biggest challenge is carrying forward the energy of the Bali Action...... [view]

Posted By:  ascendency Posted On:  Apr 3, 2008	Siam Makes Way for Bali Action Plan
You would expect the climate change talks to have taken off with a “Bang” here in the capital of Thailand. Yet the sense amongst most observer groups is that there are no negotiations really taking place. The biggest challenge is carrying forward the energy of the Bali Action...... [view]