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Huge stakes, deep divides threaten Paris climate summit
News, Published on 24/11/2015
» Still reeling from the worst terrorist attacks in French history, Paris will host nearly 140 world leaders gathering next week to spearhead a climate pact which is supposed to keep Earth liveable for humanity.
Keeping the climate-finance pledge
News, Nicholas Stern, Published on 26/11/2015
» In 2009, the world's rich countries pledged to mobilise US$100 billion (approximately 3.6 trillion baht) a year by 2020 to help poor countries tackle climate change. Since then, that promise has come to be regarded as a key test of the developed world's resolve to do its part in the fight against global warming.
Failed states and the climate change factor
News, Jack Goldstone, Published on 02/12/2015
» As world leaders gather in Paris this week to address climate change, they will labour under the shadow of recent attacks by the Islamic State (IS). Yet as they think about climate issues, they should remember that the connection between climate change and the IS -- and more broadly, between climate change and political instability -- is not just a coincidence. It may instead be the key reality of the 21st century.
An enduring solution in Asia-Pacific
News, Shamshad Akhtar, Published on 04/12/2015
» Global leaders are gathered in Paris for the COP21 climate summit. Given the Asia-Pacific's size and its contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions, its voice and commitment are critical to achieving a comprehensive agreement on climate change.
What should Asia aim for in Paris?
News, Published on 09/12/2015
» This week global leaders convene in Paris for the UN Climate Conference (COP 21) to strike a deal on climate change, their fourth attempt in the past 20 years to curb potentially catastrophic global warming.
Rich country, poor country blame game must stop
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 10/12/2015
» Just like the previous climate conferences, the Paris forum -- known as COP21 -- is stuck on the typical issues of how to manage the obligations of rich and poor countries to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions and channel climate finances.
Capitalism fires up the renewable energy revolution
News, Published on 11/12/2015
» In the United States and Europe, the benefits of renewable energy are predominantly seen as environmental. Energy from the wind and sun can offset the need to burn fossil fuels, helping to mitigate climate change.
Climate pact underestimates risk
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 14/12/2015
» The climate deal that almost 200 countries agreed to in Paris on Saturday was far better than most insiders dared to hope even one month ago.
Great opportunity
News, Postbag, Published on 21/12/2015
» Re: “Oil slides under $35 as glut worsens” (BP, Dec 19).
In the new geo-economy, TPP fails
News, Joseph Stiglitz, Published on 11/01/2016
» Last year was a memorable one for the global economy. Not only was overall performance disappointing, but profound changes -- both for better and for worse -- occurred in the global economic system.