The United Nations climate-change summit is a vital moment in the world’s effort to avert catastrophe. openDemocracy authors reflect on what needs to happen and how much Copenhagen can achieve.
Zadek responds to the commentary on his argument that any top-down multilateral agreement relying for success on sovereign abatement commitments and international public finance funding credibly verified outcomes is doomed to failure. (From zadek.wordpress.com)
Climate change calls for a mobilisation of the population that alters our structure of motivations. And what of governance? It requires an eco-informed citizenry.
Seattle was a turning point for the developing nations, an exemplar of how major concessions can be won. But to bring the spirit of Seattle to Copenhagen, polar bear ice sculptures alone won’t cut it.
Simon Zadek blogs from Copenhagen. Was Blair worth his carbon footprint yesterday?
Discounting the interests of future people is the one remaining prejudice
Simon Zadek blogs from Copenhagen
Kiribati announces plans at Copenhagen for “practical and rational” exodus due to climate change. Violence and displacement in north western DRC suggests UN proposals for early drawdown may be premature. Spread of violence in Yemen could affect regional stability. Pirates seize another ship off th
Wealthy nations are accused of 'carbon colonialism' as leaked climate draft sparks anger. General McChrystal welcomes the new surge-and-exit strategy in Afghanistan. Fourteen wounded as Malaysian PM visits Thai south. No deal yet on Israel's Shalit according to Palestinian Authority. Iraq's Prime
Brazil's president will present a "green" face at Copenhagen's climate-change summit. But has he truly rethought his old "developmentalism", asks Sue Branford.
Confused by countries’ climate commitments? Perplexed by paltry promises? A beginner’s guide to the conference.
Why and how we should lead the way
