Apr 30 2008
Alister Doyle of Reuters looks at the importance of recent reports that Russia would not accept new binding caps on emissions under a new global climate deal:
His article includes insights from climate scientist Bill Hare and the view of the European Commission, as well as this pithy statement from our own Nick Mabey:
Analysts say Moscow’s position may be an opening salvo. “You have to take
Apr 23 2008
The publication of Nick Mabey’s climate security report makes front page news in the Daily Telegraph.
Environment editor Charles Clover focuses on the threat to international security that could stem from runaway climate change. The article is titled Climate shift ‘may put world at war’, and the introduction focuses on the nub of the problem:
Climate change could cause global conflicts as
Apr 04 2008
Three months after the landmark agreement on a road map towards strengthened international action on climate change reached in Bali, Indonesia, the latest round of negotiations shifted to the neighbouring country of Thailand and its capital, Bangkok.
The talks took place between 31 March to 4 April 2008 at the United Nations Conference Centre of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and
Mar 20 2008
As part of the Japanese Presidency of the G8, the 14-16 March saw a gathering of the G20 group of nations in Chiba for the 4th Ministerial meeting of the Gleneagles Dialogue on Climate Change, Clean Energy and Sustainable Development.
E3G’s Jennifer Morgan was in attendance, and featured prominently in media reporting of the ministerial discussions.
Firstly, in advance of the meeting
Mar 13 2008
The Irish Independent today carries an extensive interview with E3G Founding Director John Ashton.
Focusing mainly on the political challenges John deals with as Special Representative for Climate Change at the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office, journalist Brendan Keenan starts his article by referring to John’s role here at E3G:
Mr Ashton has a double qualification for the job, being a
Dec 24 2007
In the aftermath of the Bali Climate Conference, E3G’s Jennifer Morgan has been interviewed by Japanese newspaper Asahi Shimbun.
A pdf of the interview (in Japanese) is attached for download, and an image follows below the fold…
Asahi Shimbun Interview
Dec 18 2007
The Berlin-based daily newspaper Der Tagesspiegel reports on why the USA gave in to international pressure at the UN climate negotiations in Bali.
The article (in German) includes the thoughts of German Environment Minister Sigmar Gabriel, who claims success was only achieved thanks to the EU following a risky but shared negotiation strategy.
E3G’s Jennifer Morgan is quoted in support of
Dec 14 2007
The Munich-based daily newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung reports on the political and diplomatic dynamics during the last hours of the UN climate negotiations on Bali.
The article (in German) outlines the dynamics during the last hours of the Bali negotiations. As traditional diplomacy no longer seemed able to produce results, the Bali strategy became a game of “name and blame.”
E3G’s
Oct 19 2007
E3G Chief Executive Nick Mabey was a signatory to a letter to The Guardian in support of the EU Reform Treaty, published on 19th October 2007:
As supporters of the Coalition for the Reform Treaty, we encourage successful negotiations on the European treaty currently being negotiated by Gordon Brown and other heads of government (Leaders, October 17).
The measures in the treaty are not only in
Sep 25 2007
The practical value of a carbon price comes under scrutiny in an analysis article by Jeremy Lovell of Reuters.
Lovell contrasts the theoretical role a carbon price could play in driving forward technological changes with the realities of its limited influence to date.
The article features extensive quotes from E3G founding director Tom Burke:
The policy instrument of choice pretty well
Sep 22 2007
With climate negotiations in Bali fast approaching, and a conference of Major Emitters scheduled for next week in Washington D.C., E3G’s Jennifer Morgan provided an international perspective for National Public Radio’s Living on Earth program.
A copy of the transcript follows below. You can listen online from the
Jul 22 2007
The Radio Open Source blog carries an article looking at the 10th annual Symi Symposium event organized by the Andreas G. Papandreou Foundation.
The article reports that this year, the conversation took place in Paros, Greece and explored “the consequences of climate change to policies on the environment, development, energy security, and international governance”.
Blog author and radio
Jun 28 2007
The BBC website has published a profile of E3G Founding Director John Ashton, reflecting the attention garnered by his recent TV and radio interviews regarding China’s emergence as the world’s largest emitter of carbon dioxide.
The profile sets out details of his role as Special Representative for Climate Change of the UK Foreign Office, and mentions his role with E3G. It’s just a pity
Jun 27 2007
The San Diego Union Tribune carries a Reuters story looking at the lucrative use of coal by power generators in Europe.
To reach Kyoto targets, European countries have set up carbon trading schemes, which allow industries to buy permits to emit carbon dioxide. But the recent rises in oil and gas prices mean that coal still one of the cheapest options to produce energy.
This issue is
Jun 25 2007
The International Herald Tribune carries an article looking at the draft of the European Commission’s Green Paper “Adapting to Climate Change in Europe - Options for EU Action”.
The article reports that the draft is mainly focused on European government’s responsibilities to take real actions to curb global warming. It highlights how economic and social systems could be affected if
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