Category Archives: Permanent 5 Delegations
Back to ‘90. But is it sufficient? The Case of Russia
By TOYOKI NAKANISHI Published: December 9, 2009 NEW YORK — Scientists rang the alarm bell again. According to the recent IPCC report, “global carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels in 2008 were nearly 40% higher than those in 1990”. Therefore, … Continue reading
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“The Leaking Tap”
By NATASHA SCHOU Published: December 8, 2009 WASHINGTON — In an anonymous tip sent under an alias to The New York Times late last week, this person alleges he overheard the meeting of the United States delegation discussing the forthcoming … Continue reading
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Country Profile: China
Background The People’s Republic of China is the largest country in East Asia and the most populous in the world with over 1.3 billion people, approximately one-fifth of the world’s population. Its capital is Beijing. China is experiencing a high-speed … Continue reading
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France Calls for a New Environmental Organization
By HAYLEY MIREK Published: December 5, 2009 PARIS — The French team of delegates for the upcoming Climate Summit have been busy in the run up to the 16th. In the past month, France has had major meetings with European … Continue reading
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The EU Position Mobilizes as the Chess Pieces Begin to Move
By NATASHA SCHOU Published: December 3, 2009 LONDON — Sources from within the negotiating delegations have conjectured that France will be submitting their own resolution with the UK, Croatia, Austria and Turkey, with the possibility of a sixth, as co-signatories. … Continue reading
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Russia Casts Amorous Glances at “Energy Partners”
By TOYOKI NAKANISHI Published: December 3, 2009 LONDON — Moscow is planning to increase their commitment to reduce emissions by 25% of 1990 levels. According to its officials, the Russian government has decided to add a 10% cut to its … Continue reading
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Country Profile: Russia
Background With an area of 17,075,200 square kilometers, Russia is the largest country in the world. It occupies much of eastern-most Europe and northern Asia, stretching from Norway to the Pacific Ocean and from the Black Sea to the Arctic … Continue reading
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Country Profile: France
Background: France is a European nation of around 65.1 million people. It is currently ranked as the eighth wealthiest country in the world in terms of GDP. In addition, France is a member of the G8 and is a very … Continue reading
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China’s Working Paper Shows No Commitment to Cutting Emissions
By ZIXIN LI Published: December 2, 2009 LONDON — China put forward a working paper on November 30 for discussion among delegations, which is the first paper to be submitted by the five permanent member countries. In this paper, China … Continue reading
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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
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Hayley Mirek
Zixin Li
Natasha Schou
Tomomi Yoshihama
Toyoki Nakanishi
Clare Sharkey
Cecilia Eklund
