The role of Poland in climate negotiations from COP 18 to COP 19 Last year, the 18th Conference of Parties (COP 18) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) took place in Doha, Qatar. During the conference, the agreement has been reached to extend the Kyoto Protocol for the second commitment period…
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Let us make use of this summit!, by Agata Hinc, demosEUROPA
COP19 and Polish interests in the field of energy, natural resources and environment The 19th session of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP19) is hosted by Poland on 11th-22nd November this year. So far, the international UN summit has been receiving second-class treatment in Poland, with common (yet wrong) sentiment of the country standing…
COP 19 : Alright, but what’s happening around ?, by Ewa Sufin-Jacquemart, Fundacja Strefa Zieleni
The climate summit COP-19 in Warsaw, November 11. – 22., 2013, is a very important event for Polish Greens. Greens are the only political movement in Poland that have always defended the option of ambitious EU climate and energy policy, and claimed the same for Poland. We hope that the media, thanks to numerous conferences…
Climate change threatens Bangladesh’s MDG achievements
Two years before the 2015 deadline, Bangladesh has achieved most of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) set by the United Nations, but the impacts of climate change pose a threat to the country’s progress, experts say. “The threat of climate change can diminish the hard-earned beneficial impacts of years of growth and development, not…
Linnea Engström – a Swedish candidate for a more equal and sustainable Europe
On this first issue of the year, Ecosprinter has chosen to give the voice to those who are working on the European Campaign for 2014, from the campaign makers to the young candidates. Part of FYEG, these young people will maybe – and hopefully ! – represent Youth and Greens in the future European Parliament….
Terry and Ross – two FYEG candidates for the European Parliament in 2014
On this first issue of the year, Ecosprinter has chosen to give the voice to those who are working on the European Campaign for 2014, from the campaign makers to the young candidates. Supported by the General Assembly in Bad Hersfeld in late August, these young people will maybe – and hopefully ! – represent…