2010 to decide how world is governed
Will discussions and decisions on global issues like the economic crisis and climate change be made in a democratic way or through small groups of countries, which traditionally have been dominated by rich nations? This question on "global governance" has been debated for years. But 2010 will be a crucial year in defining the answers. By Martin Khor.
Friends of the Earth suspended from UN climate talks
Fri Dec 18 2009 - Source:
FoEI
Members of Friends of the Earth groups from around the world who arrived at the Bella Center to take part as official observers in the climate negotiations were told that their badges were no longer valid.
Climate change: the intelligence we lacked
Fri Dec 18 2009 - Source:
IPS
World leaders speaking in Copenhagen on Friday, the last day of negotiations for a deal on climate change, retreated into their national positions.
Gender text prevails in climate change negotiations
Tue Dec 15 2009 - Source:
WEDO
In the first full drafting round, over 40 references to women and gender issues made it into the “focus document” at the start of negotiations; then the references dropped to 30+, then 23, then 8, then 3.
