Warsaw UN Climate Change Conference

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Issue No. 279/280 (Nov/Dec 2013) Click on cover to download the magazine (PDF) COVER: Warsaw UN Climate Change Conference* The Warsaw United Nations Climate Change Conference - An overview An overview of the 19^th yearly session of the United Nations Climate Change Conference. By Martin Khor Warsaw establishes international mechanism for loss and damage The Warsaw climate conference establishes an international mechanism to address loss and damage caused by climate change. By Zhenyan Zhu Warsaw loss and damage mechanism: Addressing developing-country challenges The following article attempts to lay the groundwork for a constructive dialogue to make the loss and damage mechanism truly meaningful for the vulnerable developing countries. By Juan P Hoffmaister, Malia Talakai, Patience Damptey and Adao Soares Barbosa Fight over developed-developing country differentiation in 2015 'agreement' Attempts to obliterate the distinction between developed and developing countries in the undertaking of commitments to reduce carbon emissions made negotiations tough and protracted. By Meena Raman Lively exchange among ministers on the Durban Platform At a dialogue session on climate change, ministers and envoys from developing and developed countries expressed divergent views. By Hilary Chiew Developing countries express mixed feelings over Warsaw outcomes Developing countries were disappointed with the failure to agree on a roadmap on long-term finance. By Hilary Chiew and Meena Raman Waiting for a global response to climate change Ministers of the African, Caribbean and Pacific states have expressed their frustration at the lack of a concerted response to the effects of climate change on their island nations. By Peter Richards The Asia-Pacific in the eye of superstorms The Philippines is not the only Asian nation which has become ground zero for climate change. By Tarique Niazi Ocean study: 'Mass extinction event may already be underway' The State of the Ocean Report 2013 warns of 'extremely serious consequences for ocean life' if the release of carbon dioxide does not fall. By Simon Butler IEA slowly recognises the decline in coal's fortunes There are signs that global coal consumption may reach its peak within the next two decades. If it is accompanied by determined action to bring down emissions further, key targets may yet be realised. By Lauri Myllyvirta Nuclear vs climate The writer takes issue with the recent call by climate scientist James Hansen that environmental organisations should stop opposing nuclear power. By Peter Roche ECOLOGY The struggle continues, 18 years after the death of Ken Saro-Wiwa 10 November marked the 18th anniversary of the state execution of Nigerian writer and activist Ken Saro-Wiwa and the 'Ogoni 8'. By Celestine AkpoBari	ECONOMICS The elusive recovery No matter which way we turn, global capitalism appears to be in an inextricable situation. By Prabhat Patnaik US jobless rate for November is nothing to cheer about The announcement that the official US jobless rate for the third quarter of the year had dropped to 7% is really no cause for celebration. By Dave Lindorff Ecuador's highest court vs. a foreign tribunal: Who will have the final say? A $9.5 billion judgment upheld by Ecuador's highest court against US oil giant Chevron stands in danger of being set aside by an extrajudicial foreign tribunal. By Ben Beachy WORLD AFFAIRS A bitterly divided nation It is doubtful whether the move by the Thai premier to dissolve parliament to pave the way for fresh elections can heal the deep fissures in the country's body politic. By Tom Fawthrop Rebels, anti-rebels and refugees in the Central African Republic The tragic plight of the Central African Republic and its people explained. By Tendai Marima Rebels and love in the Central African Republic The Central African Republic is a case study of how neo-colonial greed can destroy a country. By Okello Oculi Is NATO's trojan horse riding toward the 'Ukraine Spring'? There are fears that the push toward the EU is just a step to integrate Ukraine into military alignment with NATO. By Dennis J Kucinich So many secrets in the East China Sea The decision by China to declare an air defence identification zone (ADIZ) in the East China Sea has given rise to charges of 'provocation' by the US and its allies, but the writer suggests that Japan is the real provocateur. By Pepe Escobar Four Chilean student leaders make the jump to parliament Chile is now recovering the spirit of community organising long smashed by the Pinochet regime. By Jonathan Franklin HUMAN RIGHTS Why Palestine should seek justice at the International Criminal Court Palestine is in a position to invoke the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court to seek redress against Israeli crimes. By Bill Van Esveld WOMEN Femicides hit civil war proportions The number of femicides in Brazil has reached civil war-like proportions. By Fibula Ortiz VIEWPOINT Mandela requiem The eulogies sung for Nelson Mandela are a reminder that dead heros and martyrs are always destined to become the playthings of the powerful of posterity. By Jeremy Seabrook For subscription and enquiries: THIRD WORLD NETWORK 131 Jalan Macalister, 10400 Penang, Malaysia. Tel: 60-4-2266728/2266159; Fax: 60-4-2264505; Email: twnet@po.jaring.my Third World Resurgence Page Third World Resurgence Page
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