Tag Archives: Russia
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
Filed under In-Depth, Permanent 5 Delegations
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
Filed under In-Depth, Newsflash, Non-Permanent Members, Permanent 5 Delegations
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
Filed under Country Profiles, Permanent 5 Delegations
The Climate Change Agenda: ‘Politics as Usual’ or a Genuine Resolution?
UN Photo/ Ryan Brown By NATASHA SCHOU Published: November 30, 2009 The 15th Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC (COP-15) at Copenhagen is set to be either a landmark meeting or another UN acronym we may later forget. LONDON … Continue reading
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