http://www.copenhagenclimatecouncil.com/get-informed/news.html The latest news from the Copenhagen Climate Council, turning risks into opportunities en-us jge@mm.dk (Justin Gerdes) Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:49:52 +0000 15 http://www.copenhagenclimatecouncil.com/get-informed/news/cop15-daily-brief-the-copenhagen-accord.html After a frantic day of negotiations, world leaders agreed to the Copenhagen Accord on COP15's last day. While all admit it is inadequate to the task, the Accord is a significant first step in engaging the world's largest emitters in the global effort to slash carbon emissions. Justin Gerdes http://www.copenhagenclimatecouncil.com/get-informed/news/cop15-daily-brief-the-copenhagen-accord.html Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Top Stories http://www.copenhagenclimatecouncil.com/get-informed/news/cop15-remarks-of-president-barack-obama.html Here are the prepared remarks of President Barack Obama's address at COP15. The speech was delivered two hours late, after last-minute negotiations with nearly 20 world leaders. Obama included a few telling ad-libs such as stating that the pieces of an accord "should now be" instead of "are" clear. The Climate Community http://www.copenhagenclimatecouncil.com/get-informed/news/cop15-remarks-of-president-barack-obama.html Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Top Stories http://www.copenhagenclimatecouncil.com/get-informed/news/cop15-daily-brief-day-10.html On the penultimate day of the Copenhagen climate talks, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton boosted the chance for a deal considerably by offering a first: a US commitment to supply funds to a long-term financing plan for adaptation. Justin Gerdes http://www.copenhagenclimatecouncil.com/get-informed/news/cop15-daily-brief-day-10.html Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Top Stories http://www.copenhagenclimatecouncil.com/get-informed/news/cop15-daily-brief-day-9.html Today saw the first direct involvement in the talks by heads of state, a much needed boost after weary negotiators worked through the night to finalize their draft texts. Later in the day, word came of a pending political proposal from the Danish hosts, and a financing plan to reduce deforestation. Justin Gerdes http://www.copenhagenclimatecouncil.com/get-informed/news/cop15-daily-brief-day-9.html Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Top Stories http://www.copenhagenclimatecouncil.com/get-informed/news/cop15-daily-brief-day-8.html On the last full day before the kick-off of the high-level segment of this conference, Yvo de Boer and Connie Hedegaard forcefully made the case that negotiators had limited time to reconcile major issues if world leaders are to have an agreement to sign on Friday. Justin Gerdes http://www.copenhagenclimatecouncil.com/get-informed/news/cop15-daily-brief-day-8.html Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Top Stories http://www.copenhagenclimatecouncil.com/get-informed/news/cop15-daily-brief-day-7.html The second week of the Copenhagen climate talks began with Connie Hedegaard convening parties for informal talks. Much work remains, but heads of state begin arriving Tuesday night, including Prime Minister Gordon Brown, giving hope that outstanding issues can be resolved with political muscle. Justin Gerdes http://www.copenhagenclimatecouncil.com/get-informed/news/cop15-daily-brief-day-7.html Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Top Stories http://www.copenhagenclimatecouncil.com/get-informed/news/business-leaders-are-key-to-solving-the-climate-crisis-says-bill-clinton.html In an exclusive video message delivered to delegates attending a COP15 meeting at Hamlet's Kronborg Castle just outside Copenhagen this evening, President Bill Clinton said: Sarah Pickering http://www.copenhagenclimatecouncil.com/get-informed/news/business-leaders-are-key-to-solving-the-climate-crisis-says-bill-clinton.html Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Top Stories http://www.copenhagenclimatecouncil.com/get-informed/news/cop15-daily-brief-day-5.html On Friday, the chairs of the two negotiating tracks at COP15 released draft texts that will guide the last week of the talks. The texts leave big questions unanswered. But, with 115 world leaders to descend on Copenhagen on COP15's closing days, negotiators remain confident a deal can be struck. Justin Gerdes http://www.copenhagenclimatecouncil.com/get-informed/news/cop15-daily-brief-day-5.html Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Top Stories http://www.copenhagenclimatecouncil.com/get-informed/news/an-ambitious-climate-deal-to-be-or-not-to-be-danish-crown-prince-meets-ceos-at-hamlet-s-castle.html Tomorrow at Hamlet's Kronborg Castle, Danish Crown Prince Frederik joins forward-thinking business leaders working to ensure that the answer to the question "To Be or Not to Be? New Leadership for a Sustainable Economy," becomes a resounding yes during final negotiations at the COP15 next week. Sarah Pickering http://www.copenhagenclimatecouncil.com/get-informed/news/an-ambitious-climate-deal-to-be-or-not-to-be-danish-crown-prince-meets-ceos-at-hamlet-s-castle.html Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Top Stories http://www.copenhagenclimatecouncil.com/get-informed/news/cop15-daily-brief-day-4.html On Day 4 at the Bella Center, the suspension of the Conference of the Parties stalled work in the plenary hall, but UN climate chief Yvo de Boer said negotiators had reached "emerging agreement" on an architecture to deploy low-carbon technology to the developing world. Justin Gerdes http://www.copenhagenclimatecouncil.com/get-informed/news/cop15-daily-brief-day-4.html Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Top Stories http://www.copenhagenclimatecouncil.com/get-informed/news/cop15-daily-brief-day-3.html Day 3 at the Bella Center was marked by continued hand-wringing over the importance of the "Danish text." The day also saw the floating of a new long-term financing proposal and the arrival of the top US negotiator, Todd Stern. Justin Gerdes http://www.copenhagenclimatecouncil.com/get-informed/news/cop15-daily-brief-day-3.html Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Top Stories http://www.copenhagenclimatecouncil.com/get-informed/news/cop15-daily-brief-day-2.html While the leak of the so-called "Danish text" threatened to overwhelm the conference with a non-story, day two really revealed more detail about a COP15 prevailing narrative: It's all about the money. Justin Gerdes http://www.copenhagenclimatecouncil.com/get-informed/news/cop15-daily-brief-day-2.html Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Top Stories http://www.copenhagenclimatecouncil.com/get-informed/news/to-be-or-not-to-be-new-leadership-for-a-sustainable-economy.html Failure or success at COP15 will require the private sector to help guide the economy onto a sustainable path. On December 12, the Copenhagen Climate Council and the UN Global Compact will bring together business leaders at Hamlet's Kronborg Castle to help kick-start the low-carbon revolution. The Climate Community http://www.copenhagenclimatecouncil.com/get-informed/news/to-be-or-not-to-be-new-leadership-for-a-sustainable-economy.html Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Top Stories http://www.copenhagenclimatecouncil.com/get-informed/news/many-voices-one-cop15.html As COP15 convenes today, Danish Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen hosts a Special Opening Ceremony to showcase civil society input. The event was organized in collaboration with the Copenhagen Climate Council and Global Observatory. Sarah Pickering http://www.copenhagenclimatecouncil.com/get-informed/news/many-voices-one-cop15.html Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Top Stories http://www.copenhagenclimatecouncil.com/get-informed/news/cop15-daily-brief-day-1.html The UN Climate Change Conference (COP15) opened today with speeches by Danish Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and UNFCCC head Yvo de Boer. To keep you up to date on the latest news from the Bella Center, please return to this website each evening for news and analysis in my COP15 Daily Brief. Justin Gerdes http://www.copenhagenclimatecouncil.com/get-informed/news/cop15-daily-brief-day-1.html Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Top Stories http://www.copenhagenclimatecouncil.com/get-informed/news/u-n-climate-chief-calls-for-30-billion-dollars-to-help-deal.html U.N. climate chief Yvo de Boer, on the eve of the world talks on global warming, called here on Sunday for fast-track aid of 30 billion dollars to help poorer countries ease carbon emissions and shore up defences against climate change. The Climate Community http://www.copenhagenclimatecouncil.com/get-informed/news/u-n-climate-chief-calls-for-30-billion-dollars-to-help-deal.html Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 News Flashes http://www.copenhagenclimatecouncil.com/get-informed/news/india-pm-to-attend-climate-talks-as-momentum-grows.html Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will attend the end of the U.N. climate summit, joining dozens of leaders including U.S. President Barack Obama, in the latest sign of growing momentum toward a new global accord. The Climate Community http://www.copenhagenclimatecouncil.com/get-informed/news/india-pm-to-attend-climate-talks-as-momentum-grows.html Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 News Flashes http://www.copenhagenclimatecouncil.com/get-informed/news/factbox-who-is-going-to-copenhagen.html The number of world leaders due to attend the Copenhagen climate conference has risen to 105, Danish Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said on Saturday. They represent 82% of mankind, 89% of the world's GDP and 80% of the world's current greenhouse gas emissions, he said. The Climate Community http://www.copenhagenclimatecouncil.com/get-informed/news/factbox-who-is-going-to-copenhagen.html Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 News Flashes http://www.copenhagenclimatecouncil.com/get-informed/news/renewables-to-supply-one-third-china-s-energy-by-2050.html China's renewable energy strategy through 2050 envisions renewable energy making up one-third of its energy consumption by then, the China Daily said, as the upcoming Copenhagen conference on climate change highlights the world's dependence on fossil fuels. The Climate Community http://www.copenhagenclimatecouncil.com/get-informed/news/renewables-to-supply-one-third-china-s-energy-by-2050.html Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 News Flashes http://www.copenhagenclimatecouncil.com/get-informed/news/u-s-epa-poised-to-declare-co2-a-public-danger.html The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will early next week, possibly as soon as Monday, officially declare carbon dioxide a public danger, a trigger that could mean regulation for emitters across the economy, according to several people close to the matter. The Climate Community http://www.copenhagenclimatecouncil.com/get-informed/news/u-s-epa-poised-to-declare-co2-a-public-danger.html Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 News Flashes