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Roadmap to a new global agreement – what did Durban deliver for our climate?

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

The UN climate change talks in Durban have ended and kept alive negotiations for a fair, ambitious and binding deal. But much still needs to be worked out.

Why temperate and boreal forests are important in the fight against climate change

Thursday, December 8, 2011

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BirdLife delegation member Mel Coath talks about why termperate and boreal forests are important in the fight against climate change and how they need to protected as part of any future deal (interview at the UNCCC COP17, December 2011, for OneWorld TV).

Heads bring security to climate talks

Thursday, December 8, 2011

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This post shares thoughts and experiences from the Climate Change Conference currently going on in Durban South Africa. It is the 17th Conference of Parties – simply put, COP 17.

The Power of the Yellow Badges at COP

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

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The UNFCCC COP17 is currently being held in Durban, South Africa. People attending the conference are either given a pink badge, if they are representing one of the parties, or a yellow badge, if they are representing an NGO.

Durban climate talks continue as Ministers arrive

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

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Durban climate talks continue as Ministers arrive

Negotiators and NGOs alike are preparing for the Ministers taking over the negotiations when the High Level Segment kicks off tomorrow.

Governments urged to recognise the role of ecosystems and biodiversity in climate change adaptation and mitigation

Monday, December 5, 2011

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Governments urged to recognise the role of ecosystems and biodiversity in climate change adaptation and mitigation

Climate change during the coming decades is projected to dramatically alter current patterns of temperature and precipitation across Africa, with huge implications for both humans and biodiversity

The intrigues of a COP Meeting

Monday, December 5, 2011

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This post shares thoughts and experiences from the Climate Change Conference currently going on in Durban South Africa. It is the 17th Conference of Parties – simply put, COP 17.

What’s happening at the climate change talks? (COP17 in Durban, South Africa)

Friday, December 2, 2011

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BirdLife International Delegation Member John Lanchbery gives his views on what are the key issues for BirdLife at the latest climate change talks (December 2011)

BirdLife calls on governments to deliver in Durban climate change talks

Friday, November 25, 2011

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BirdLife calls on governments to deliver in Durban climate change talks

The world’s governments need to commit to deep and fair greenhouse gas emissions reductions that gives people and ecosystems a fighting chance to adapt.

BirdLife’s key asks of Parties at UNFCCC COP 17

Saturday, November 12, 2011

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BirdLife’s key asks of Parties at UNFCCC COP 17

The BirdLife Partnership are calling on the parties to the Climate Change Convention to six key asks.

National adaptation planning should deliver to vulnerable groups and ecosystems

Saturday, November 12, 2011

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National adaptation planning should deliver to vulnerable groups and ecosystems

Adaptation strategies aim to reduce the impact and cost of climate change by decreasing vulnerability and increasing resilience.

BirdLife’s approach to working locally

Saturday, November 12, 2011

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Local knowledge, motivation, sustainability, efficiency, legitimacy and empowerment are all benefits of working locally.

A review of the evidence on the effectiveness of ecosystem-based approaches to adaptation

Saturday, November 12, 2011

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A review of the evidence on the effectiveness of ecosystem-based approaches to adaptation

Ecosystem-based approaches to adaptation is an effective approach to adaptation that deserves more policy support.

World experts discuss climate change at RSPB co-organised event

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

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Some of the world’s leading experts on climate change, wildlife and natural systems gathered earlier today at the UK's Royal Society, to discuss the latest research on the ecological impacts of global warming