Comment Global Nov-Dec 2007

December
* UK Environment Secretary describes Bali Roadmap as "the most significant agreement to protect the world and its inhabitants since the Kyoto Protocol was signed in 1997." "Significant agreements" also on deforestation, adaptation, technology and carbon markets, December 15 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, December 15 topic
*Climate talks brought back from the brink, but lacking substance, Greenpeace, December 15 Greenpeace, December 15 topic
*Decision on climate change adaptation fund a victory for the vulnerable, IIED, December 11 International Institute for Environment and Development, December 11 topic
November
*IPCC warns of “unequivocal” climate change already occurring and that man-made global warming could lead to abrupt or irreversible impacts. However, it also confirms that all greenhouse gas stabilisation levels can be achieved with currently available technologies or those expected to be commercialised in the coming decades. “We have a choice - irreversible impacts - or an Energy Revolution. Greenpeace believes it is possible to keep the worst impacts of climate change - the extreme weather events, water crises and increased hunger - from putting millions of people at risk. This will take a revolution in the way we use and produce energy, and a strong commitment to stop deforestation worldwide.” Greenpeace, November 17 Greenpeace, November 17 topic
*IEA projections on energy in China and India fail to adequately incorporate options for substantially expanding renewable energy and improving energy efficiency in either countries, according to Greenpeace, November 7 Greenpeace, November 7 topic
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