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1. Doctors and Climate Change Links Between Climate Policy And Health Policy Must Not Be Overlooked.

Author

Roberts, Ian and Stott, Robin

Subjects
*GOVERNMENT policy on climate change, *ENVIRONMENTAL policy, *MEDICAL personnel, *HEALTH policy, *CONFERENCES & conventions
Abstract

The author reflects on the 2010 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Cancún, Mexico in November 2010 and the challenges faced by health professionals in responding to climate change. The author suggests that Mexico is not the best location for the conference since it ranks second after U.S. in terms of prevalence of obesity. The author mentions the advocacy of the Climate and Health Council and the need for effective health and climates policy as well.

Published
2010
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2. ¿Qué es y qué pasó en la COP-16?

Subjects
*ENVIRONMENTAL policy, *CLIMATE change mitigation, *INTERNATIONAL cooperation on environmental policy, *CONFERENCES & conventions, UNITED Nations
Abstract

El artículo relata los acontecimientos de la Decimosexta Conferencia de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Cambio Climático (COP-16) en Cancún, México. Presenta citas de figuras como el presidente mexicano Felipe Calderón y el Secretario General de las Naciones Unidas Ban Ki-Moon, y enumera los detalles de los Acuerdos de Cancún.

Published
2011

3. Other International Developments.

Subjects
*INTERNATIONAL relations conferences, *CONFERENCES & conventions, *INTERNATIONAL cooperation, *ENVIRONMENTAL policy
Abstract

Reports on the failure of the Fifth Session of the World Trade Organisation's Ministerial Conference in Cancun, Mexico, the main goal of which was to take stock of the 2001 Doha Round of negotiations in Qatar. Failure of to reach a consensus, particularly on the "Singapore" issues; Reaction of anti-globalization activists to the failure of the Cancun meeting.

Published
2003

4. Why Mexico Matters for a Climate Deal.

Author

DAVID CONCAR

Subjects
*CLIMATE change conferences, *INTERNATIONAL cooperation on climate change, *EMISSION control, *ECONOMIC policy, *ENVIRONMENTAL policy
Abstract

The article discusses the importance of climate change convention in Cancum, Mexico. It stresses that this event serves as a reminder of the importance of the collaboration between Great Britain and China to understand climate impacts. It emphasizes that the convention is the best option to reduce global emissions of greenhouse. It asserts that practical policies and tools are also needed to deliver economic growth patterns compatible with climate stability.

Published
2010

5. Copenhagen shows we need caution in Cancún.

Author

de Boer, Yvo

Subjects
*CLIMATE change conferences, *INTERNATIONAL cooperation on environmental policy, *INTERNATIONAL cooperation, *GREENHOUSE gas mitigation, *GREEN technology, *GOVERNMENT policy on climate change, *CLIMATE change mitigation
Abstract

In this article the author discusses his expectations from the 2010 international climate negotiations to be held in Cancún, Mexico. He explores the lessons from the climate meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark in 2009 which can be applied to the upcoming meeting in Cancún, which include keeping the negotiations practical and simple, exploring ways applicable to all nations and considering the benefits of green growth. He suggests developing a framework on climate-change policy.

Published
2010
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6. Cancun Compromise.

Author

WANG RUIBIN

Subjects
*INTERNATIONAL cooperation on climate change, *INTERNATIONAL cooperation on environmental policy, *INTERNATIONAL cooperation, *GREENHOUSE gas mitigation, DEVELOPED countries, DEVELOPING countries
Abstract

This article reports on the results of the United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference held in Cancun, Mexico from November 29 to December 11, 2010. An agreement which was supported by over 190 countries was approved which calls for the establishment of a Green Climate Fund in which 37 developed countries will offer 100 billion U.S. dollars annually to help developing countries cope with climate change. It notes that the Cancun conference has revised the weakened trust among nations in the wake of the Copenhagen climate change conference in 2009.

Published
2010

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