Post-2015 global framework: Is climate change in the narrative?

On Wednesday February 27th, the European Commission departments DG Development Cooperation (DEVCO) and DG Environment (ENVI)  released a joint Communication together on a post-2015 global framework for sustainable development. The […]

Read more 04/03/2013

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CAN Europe Position on post-2020 EU climate and energy targets (Nov 2012)

The Climate Vulnerable Forum report of September 2012 revision of previous estimates of losses linked to climate change, points to unprecedented harm to human society and current economic development that will […]

Read more 17/12/2012

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Another year of inaction on climate ends in Doha

EU misses opportunity to show leadership At the Doha climate talks, governments failed to do anything meaningful to avert the planet’s slide towards catastrophic climate change. Countries used the economic […]

Read more 08/12/2012

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Civil Socety calls for Ministers to act on Loss and Damage at Doha

Take action now on climate change ‘Loss and Damage’, 40+ civil society organisations and networks tell Ministers as they arrive in Doha Over forty civil society organisations and networks from […]

Read more 02/12/2012

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EU wins CAN International Ray of the Day at COP18! Really?

Ray of the Day: EU victorious in lack of ambitious emissions pledge. Civil Society Awards Fossil To Rich Countries Who Shun Kyoto Commitment.

Read more 26/11/2012

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Doha climate talks: An oasis of forward planning or a sandstorm of indecision?

A pile of recent reports from UN Environment Programme (UNEP), the World Bank, World Meteorological Association, PriceWaterhouse Coopers and European Environment Agency EEA all confirm the same alarming reality: current […]

Read more 26/11/2012

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Loss and Damage should not be forgotten at Doha

As we approach the 18th Conference of Parties (COP) in Doha, a growing concern for climate and development NGOs is the matter of loss & damage as a result of […]

Read more 14/11/2012

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LULUCF – Durban loopholes migrate into EU legislation

Accounting for forestry and agriculture The international LULUCF accounting rules agreed in Durban under the Kyoto Protocol last year fail to account for what the atmosphere sees. The European Commission’s proposal […]

Read more 09/10/2012

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As UN climate talks in Bangkok close, NGOs call for action, ambition and accountability

At a press conference on the last day of UN climate talks in Bangkok, Thailand, international experts from NGOs organized in the Climate Action Network (CAN) assessed the Bangkok outcome, […]

Read more 05/09/2012

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Green Climate Fund ready to operate, once we find the cash

The 24 board members of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) finally met in Geneva on August 24th. After a five-month delay, the board met to work out the details of […]

Read more 05/09/2012

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