Author Archives: Clare Sharkey
Is the IPCC becoming too politicized?
By CLARE SHARKEY Published: December 9, 2009 GENEVA —In the run up to the UNSC meeting, the IPCC have been amongst the most vocal. Indeed their report, published and commended by The New York Times, has been instrumental in shaping … Continue reading
Filed under General, In-Depth, Issues, Non-Permanent Members
Country Profile: United Kingdom
Background The UK was the first nation to industrialize and is subsequently one of the Annex I countries. It is ranked 7th country in wealth in terms of GDP. It remains one of the largest economies in the world although it … Continue reading
Filed under Country Profiles, Permanent 5 Delegations
IPCC publishes unequivocal report
By CLARE SHARKEY Published: December 1, 2009 LONDON – The (UCL) IPCC has published its final recommendations before the UNSC meeting at Tavistock Square, laying out in no incertain terms the consequences of failing to act on climate change. The … Continue reading
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Country Profile: Burkina Faso
Background Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa, amongst the poorest of the continent. It became independent from France in 1960 and suffered a series of military coups during the 1970s and 1980s. Approximately 90% of the population … Continue reading
Filed under Country Profiles, Non-Permanent Members
Hayley Mirek
Zixin Li
Natasha Schou
Tomomi Yoshihama
Toyoki Nakanishi
Clare Sharkey
Cecilia Eklund
