Climate change dialogue at Durban keenly poised-29 November 2011,The Asian Age

November 29, 2011 by Climate portal editor Leave a Comment

The 17th Conference of Parties (COP) under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC) is being held in Durban, South Africa, from November 28 to December 9, 2011.

Urgent action is required to arrest the inexorable rise in global CO2 emissions. What are the issues before this important international meeting on Climate Change?

Climate change dialogue at Durban keenly poised

Between contemplation and climate

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