ECF 2011 Annual Report - European Climate Foundation

Spotlight on Durban COP17
SPOTLIGHT ON
DURBAN COP17
The unexpected success of COP17 in Durban has provided a unique
opportunity. We now have an opportunity to close the gap between what
countries have currently pledged in terms of emissions reductions and
what will be needed to keep global warming below 2°C.
ISSUES AT STAKE
Few experts had expected that the
Durban negotiations would pull off
the mandate for a global agreement
by 2015, but a South-North coalition
between the European Union (EU)
and the most vulnerable countries
made the improbable possible.
The Durban Platform for Enhanced
Action essentially sets a three-year
timetable between now and 2015
to conclude a new framework of
international law to govern climate
change. This timetable will provide
momentum and puts pressure
on countries to strengthen and
lengthen their mitigation commitments.
The year 2015 will also offer an
opportunity to agree on new targets
for 2025 and 2030 at both national
and global levels.
ECF/CWN CONTRIBUTION AT COP17
The ECF and the ClimateWorks
Network are not directly involved in
negotiations at international climate
conferences, but we use these
meetings to showcase our work,
monitor developments, and engage
with the many experts who attend.
In addition to taking advantage
of the wealth of networking and
awareness-building opportunities
at these gatherings, together with
our partners we also provide essential
briefings and knowledge that
help move the negotiation process
forward.
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