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Copenhagen 18/12: Africa Must Continue Calling for a Fair, Ambitious and Binding Climate Deal*.
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African & Asian Studies . 2011, Vol. 10 Issue 2/3, p100-120. 21p. 3 Diagrams. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- The date, 18 December 2009, left the world perturbed, as global leaders failed to reach consensus on a legally binding climate deal in Copenhagen. Since Bali 2007, much work had been done on preparing for a fair, ambitious and legally binding climate deal. Accordingly, the non-binding Copenhagen (political) Accord was concluded paving the way for further talks in Mexico in 2010. However, the African continent maintained that it had received a raw deal. This paper presents the African Group's climate position and analyses the implications of the Copenhagen Accord for the continent. The paper also presents a way forward for Mexico and beyond. The conclusion urges African governments to hold onto the gains of Copenhagen 2009 and to continue pushing for a fair, ambitious and legally binding climate deal. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *INTERNATIONAL cooperation on climate change
*GOVERNMENT policy on climate change
*INTERNATIONAL cooperation
*CLIMATE change & society
*GLOBAL warming
UNITED Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (1992)
UNITED Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (1992). Protocols, etc., 1997 December 11
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15692094
- Volume :
- 10
- Issue :
- 2/3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- African & Asian Studies
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 64494993
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1163/156921011X586988