Copenhagen – the outcomes
It was a scenario that even the pessimists had not predicted. The climate summit – the subject of so many superlatives – ended in chaos and ultimately produced only the vaguest of outcomes ...
CDM Highlights – Monthly Newsletter
GTZ regularly publishes an English-language newsletter with the latest information about emissions trading, written by and targeted at fellow development professionals. After six years, it is time for a makeover – so the first issue of this popular monthly newsletter in 2010 will be presented in a fresh new format. Innovative features include columns on ‘The CDM in Least Developed Countries and Sub-Saharan Africa’ and ‘Discussion on New Market Mechanisms’, as well as coverage of policy aspects of the Clean Development Mechanism. Interested?
Increased funding for regional programme ‘Adapting to Climate Change in the Pacific Islands Region’
On 15 December 2009, a joint meeting took place between Federal Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle and Development Minister Dirk Niebel with the heads of state and government of eight Pacific island states ...
Adaptation to Climate Change in Africa
Climate change is a major threat to sustainable growth and development in Africa. Urgent action is needed. This includes the provision of more support through international cooperation to our partner countries in their struggle to adapt to climatic changes ...