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Conference of the Parties (COP) 18
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Five moments from 2012 that could spell change for the planet
The big events and non-events from this last year that could have long-term repercussions on the sustainable development of our planet, from IIED's Director.
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IIED at the COP18 UN climate summit
Qatar hosted the 18th UN climate summit. IIED researchers attended the talks and supported negotiators from the Least Developed Countries
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Investing in sustainable productivity could secure REDD+ schemes long term
Putting less emphasis on carbon payments and more on supporting sustainable enterprise could give REDD+ projects longer-term financial security.
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COP18 Q&A: outcomes of the Doha climate talks
What are the major outcomes from the climate talks and what does it all mean for developing countries most vulnerable to the effects of climate change? We spoke with Saleemul Huq, senior fellow with IIED's Climate Change research group, for his analysis.
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Seven ways to reignite climate action after dismal Doha
The latest round of UN climate change negotiations – the COP18 conference in Doha – made only modest progress. Set against the elephantine size of the global climate problem, this achievement looks like a mouse.
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COP18 Q&A: Latest from the Doha climate change conference
What is happening at the climate negotiations in Doha and what might the developments mean for countries most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change? We spoke with Saleemul Huq, senior fellow with IIED's Climate Change research group, for his analysis on recent developments.
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REDD+: What is needed to make it work for the poor?
While REDD+ is aimed at reducing emissions from forests, its effectiveness will depend on how much the benefits trickle down to those living closest to the forest.
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Video updates: COP18 UN Climate summit
Find out what the key issues facing the least developed countries are as the climate talks progress. Watch our daily live video updates from Saleemul Huq, Senior Fellow at IIED, from the climate talks in Doha.
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People power critical for tackling climate change
As understanding of the severity of climate change rises, it’s increasingly clear that a negotiated global agreement on climate change is not enough – civil society has a central role to play too.
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Rich nations fail to meet 8 climate-finance pledges analysis shows
Rich nations score poorly on climate finance in most detailed analysis to date and have failed to keep promises to provide poorer ones with funds to tackle climate change.
