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1. UPFRONT.

Subjects
*GREENHOUSE gas mitigation, *INTERNATIONAL cooperation, *TUBERCULOSIS, *HURRICANES, *ENVIRONMENTAL policy, *CONFERENCES & conventions, SCIENCE news briefs, SOCIAL aspects
Abstract

The article offers news briefs related to science. Pledges to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the United Nations' (UN's) climate meeting are mentioned. Deaths from tuberculosis (TB) are discussed. The strength of Hurricane Patricia, which struck sparsely populated areas of Mexico, is also discussed.

Published
2015

2. World Summit Outcome.

Subjects
*ENVIRONMENTAL law, *ENVIRONMENTAL policy, *CONFERENCES & conventions, *INTERNATIONAL cooperation, *INTERNATIONAL law, *TRUTH commissions, *PEACE treaties, *MEETINGS, *SEMINARS, *SPECIAL events
Abstract

This article presents the resolutions that addressed different global issues in environmental laws and policies adopted from the 2005 World Summit Outcome conference. This includes: the issues regarding the values and principles of the summit, the developments in different projects that they have launched, the peace and collective security, human rights, the rule of law, Economic & Social Council, Security Council, Human Rights Council, secretariat and management reform, system-wide coherence, and the strengthening of the United Nations.

Published
2005

3. Clima, política de cambio climático y caballos muertos.

Author

BRUNNENGRÄBER, ACHIM

Subjects
INTERNATIONAL cooperation on climate change, INTERNATIONAL cooperation on environmental policy, GREENHOUSE gas mitigation, INTERNATIONAL cooperation, INTERPRETATION & construction of international law, INTERNATIONAL environmental law, INTERNATIONAL cooperation -- Social aspects, CONFERENCES & conventions
Abstract

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Published
2014

4. Operationalising the Convention.

Author

Young, Tomme Rosanne

Subjects
*CONFERENCES & conventions, *CHEMICALS, *PESTICIDES, *INTERNATIONAL trade, *TRADE negotiation, *ENVIRONMENTAL policy, *INTERNATIONAL cooperation
Abstract

The article reports on the proceedings of the convention held in Rome, Italy in September 2005 regarding the second Conference of Parties of the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade also known as the "PIC Convention." The convention focused on the issues of operationalizing the procedures developed by the nine Intergovernmental Negotiating Committees (INCs) and the need for a funding mechanism that will finance their programs.

Published
2005

5. Struggling to decode Bali's message.

Subjects
*GOVERNMENT policy on climate change, *DEFORESTATION, *ENVIRONMENTAL policy, *INTERNATIONAL cooperation, *CONFERENCES & conventions, UNITED Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (1992). Protocols, etc., 1997 December 11, DEVELOPING countries environmental conditions
Abstract

The article reports on the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), to be held on the Indonesian island of Bali in 2007. Several of the main issues that will be discussed at the conference are explored in detail including the creation of an international policy on climate change to replace the Kyoto protocol when it expires in 2012, the reduction of emissions in developing countries, and deforestation.

Published
2007

6. EDITORIAL.

Subjects
*ENVIRONMENTAL policy, *INTERNATIONAL relations, *LAND mines, *CHEMICALS, *MANAGEMENT, *CONFERENCES & conventions, *CHEMICAL industry, *INTERNATIONAL cooperation
Abstract

The article reflects on the goals achieved and those that have fallen short of the desired results in environmental policies. Several issues that have recent developments have been briefly discussed. The United Nations reported that more landmines came out of the ground than are planted each year. There have been moves made with regard to the international management of chemicals. The International Conference on Chemicals Management is going to be held on Dubai, 4-6 February 2006. The Montreal, Quebec meeting was not as successful as participants had hoped but they were happy with the results.

Published
2005

7. High noon at Kyoto.

Subjects
*GREENHOUSE gases, *ENVIRONMENTAL policy, *CONFERENCES & conventions, *INTERNATIONAL cooperation, UNITED Nations
Abstract

Discusses issues related to the December, 1997 United Nations climate convention at Kyoto, Japan. Goal of a new legally binding treaty to reduce anthropogenic greenhouse-gas emissions; Key issue of willingness of governments to set aside differences; Perspectives of various governments; Japan's consensual approach; Developing-country participation; Idea of per-capita emissions.

Published
1997

8. China subverted the UN climate change summit.

Subjects
*INTERNATIONAL cooperation on environmental policy, *INTERNATIONAL cooperation, *GREENHOUSE gas mitigation, *CLIMATE change conferences, *POLLUTION, *CONFERENCES & conventions
Abstract

The article reports on the failure of the United Nations (UN) Climate Change summit to devise its "carbon emission" regulation due to China's resistance. The gathering, which was held on December 2009 in Copenhagen, Denmark, aimed to formulate the greenhouse-related rules, focusing on carbon emission of developing countries. China, considered as "top polluter," contended to have a scrutiny of its carbon release. It infers that China's unwillingness elicited disappointment among UN officials.

Published
2010

9. Delegates Divided on POP Ban.

Author

Sissell, Kara

Subjects
*PERSISTENT pollutants, *ENVIRONMENTAL policy, *CONFERENCES & conventions, *INTERNATIONAL cooperation, UNITED Nations
Abstract

Presents an update on the meeting held on March 2000 by the United Nations delegates working on a treaty to ban or restrict several persistent organic pollutants (POP). Chemicals included in the elimination list; Position taken by the delegates from the United States; Statement issued by the Greenpeace organization.

Published
2000

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