Blog – Page 49

Putting the Trust Back in Transparency

October 22, 2015

By Rennier Gadabu The Dalai Lama wasn’t talking about the United Nation’s climate change negotiations when he said, ”a lack of transparency…

Technology Key to Emissions Cuts and Island Resilience

October 20, 2015

By George Uzice This week delegates from around the world will meet in Bonn, Germany for the last five negotiating days before…

Small Islands: Co-Chairs’ Text Falls Short in Bonn

October 19, 2015

“As the countries most vulnerable to climate change, we are always mindful that a weak deal could be worse than no…

UN General Assembly offers ‘last chance’ for climate leadership

September 28, 2015

FROM CLIMATE HOME By Thoriq Ibrahim The international effort to address climate change relies on a variety of disciplines to do its work:…

AOSIS Reaffirms Climate Platform at UNGA

September 24, 2015

UNITED NATIONS–AOSIS Ministers met here today on the sidelines of the 70th Session of the United Nations General Assembly to discuss…

Tropical Storm Erika Highlights Need for Assistance Now, And in the Future.

September 2, 2015

AOSIS member, Dominica, is seeking aid from the international community in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Erika, which killed at least…

Small Islands Seek Breakthrough in Bonn

August 31, 2015

Bonn, Germany—At the opening of the latest round of United Nations climate change talks, Amjad Abdulla, chief negotiator for the Alliance…

Security Council Takes Up Small Island Concerns

July 31, 2015

FROM RTCC By Ed King Leaders of small island states warned the UN Security Council on Thursday their future is under threat…

Security Council Debates Small Island States and International Peace and Security

July 30, 2015

UNITED NATIONS—At an open debate today, the United Nations Security Council is discussing the security challenges facing many of the world’s…

AOSIS proposes changes to Post 2015 Development Agenda document