December 2009 Archives (Blog)
December 14, 2009
Day 1 COP 15 Copenhagen
It's a small world. Travelling through London to Copenhagen I sit beside young Anton Frederickson from Vancouver who is Canadian Scout Ambassador to the Climate Talks. He has missed some of it because of school but is more than willing to make up for lost time. He tells me he… Read more
December 15, 2009
Consultation started on Kyoto
After impasse today, an informal consultation started on Kyoto. Read more
One thing is certain. There needs to be a legally binding outcome on both tracks
Tomorrow, Wednesday, the high level segment of the UN Climate talks begins, with Heads of State expected by Friday. Read more
December 16, 2009
Almost a scuffle now
Connie Hedegaard has been replaced by Lars Rasmussen as chair COP 15 for high level segment. She will continue be a special representative and to conduct informal consultations on behalf of the Danish COP Presidency. Read more
December 17, 2009
Politicians Talk - Leaders Act!
The NGO square inside the Bella Centre was previously full of colourful and mostly youthful displays or protests to remind the politicians of what is at stake here. Now it is a much more barren space as the security tightens and NGOs are left outside. Read more