19.11.2009
Guyana's groundbreaking forest conservation deal with Norway was to have been with Britain - but London showed little interest. President Jagdeo talks frankly about a project that is setting the pace for a forest agreement as part of the international climate negotiations.
more...From: OneWorld UK
Related topics/regions: [Guyana] [Norway] [Forests] [Climate change]
Image: President Bharrat Jagdeo of Guyana
19.11.2009
Guyana is set to become the first country to sign up for the World Bank's Forest Carbon Partnership Facility - and become a test case for REDD, the forest forest component of the international climate negotiations in Copenhagen next month. Bow how good is the Guyana project? President Jagdeo, NGOs and journalists discuss the pros and cons.
more...Related topics/regions: [Guyana] [Norway] [Forests]
Image: Guyana flag
06.12.2004
With 127 countries poised to take action on global warming, many companies in the United States -- a world leader in greenhouse gas production -- are moving to cut their own emissions, even in the absence of federal regulations.
more...From: Inter Press Service (IPS) Related topics/regions: [Energy] [Trade] [Climate change] |
06.12.2004
Take our Power Pledge and help force companies and governments to stop polluting the atmosphere with CO2.
Act now!From: WWF International Related topics/regions: [Climate change] [Activism] |
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