The United Nations Climate Change Conference in Poznań
1-12 December 2008
Latest Climate News
08 Dec 2008
Climate talks in Poznan lack spark to ignite change
One week into the UN climate talks in Poznan, WWF calls on industrialized countries to overcome their dangerous apathy and match the constructive spirit and level of ambition that developing countries are showing.
Climate talks in Poznan lack spark to ignite change
One week into the UN climate talks in Poznan, WWF calls on industrialized countries to overcome their dangerous apathy and match the constructive spirit and level of ambition that developing countries are showing.
The Poznań Climate Change Conference is the one of the most important negotiation steps towards a new global climate deal that will replace the Kyoto Protocol.
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WWF Publications for Poznan
- Cracking the Climate Nut at COP 14 [pdf, 158 KB]
- Climate change adaptation in Poznan: moving forward on short and long-term action? [pdf, 427 KB]
- China takes action against climate change [pdf, 126 KB]
- Beyond Adaptation - The legal duty to pay compensation for climate change damage [pdf, 607 KB]
- Bunker Mentality - International Aviation and Shipping Emissions in post -2012 climate policy [pdf, 128 KB]
- International Shipping in a post-2012 climate deal [pdf, 242 KB]
- Science Background for the U.N. Climate Conference at Poznan [pdf, 859 KB]
- Technology Action Programs as a way forward [pdf, 104 KB]
- Climate change policy and competitiveness: a legitimate concern? [pdf, 297 KB]
WWF Poznan news
08 Dec 2008
Climate talks in Poznan lack spark to ignite change
One week into the UN climate talks in Poznan, WWF calls on industrialized countries to overcome their dangerous apathy and match the constructive spirit and level of ambition that developing countries are showing. » Read more
Climate talks in Poznan lack spark to ignite change
One week into the UN climate talks in Poznan, WWF calls on industrialized countries to overcome their dangerous apathy and match the constructive spirit and level of ambition that developing countries are showing. » Read more
05 Dec 2008
Ski champions demand climate action in Poznan
With snowy winters and ski resorts under threat from climate change, world-famous skiers and snowboarders are calling on governments attending the UN climate talks in Poznan to rapidly reduce global emissions. At a WWF action in Poznan, athletes performed a series of tricks expressing their support for urgent action against rising temperatures.
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02 Dec 2008
Cement sector can cut 90% of projected emissions
Poznan, Poland – The global cement industry can avoid up to 90% of emissions projected under a frozen technology scenario, according to a new WWF report.
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Daily press briefing podcasts from Poznań (Provided by UNFCCC)
Poznan press briefing - final day
Briefing the media at the end of the two-week Conference, Yvo de Boer said that the goal of delivering practical results on the road to Copenhagen had been achieved.
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Poznan press briefing - day eight
At todays press briefing in Poznan, a day before the start of the High-Level Segment of the Conference, Yvo de Boer said that things were looking good, with delegates managing to resolve a number of outstanding issues.
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Poznan press briefing - day seven
Briefing the press on the first day of the second conference week, Yvo de Boer expressed satisfaction with state of play
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