Monthly Archives: December 2008

Obama’s presence felt in Poznan

As the United Nations climate change conference gets under way in Poznan, Poland, there is a heavy Obama presence in the air. In hallways and negotiating rooms, I hear a multitude of languages and only recognize the words “Obama” and “Hillary.”

The world has high expectations, and we are busy trying to manage them. Read More »

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Poznan talks open: What to expect

This meeting is the last major stop on the way to a global deal in Copenhagen next year. The bulk of the first two days have focused on procedural matters like adopting the agenda for the next two weeks, and on countries making opening statements on a variety of issues and on their expectations for Poland and beyond.

Yesterday, issues like adaptation and deforestation were finally addressed. Read More »

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