Yvo de Boer
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I hope that there would be opportunities for more engagement, including more formal engagement, because I think this country really can lead by example
Today’s leaders are struggling with complexity. Until now, we found global trends on energy, water security and food scarcity complex enough ... The convergence of other forces such as population growth, deforestation and a surging middle class is impacting business and the world around us. Leaders are overwhelmed by the sheer scale of these problems and struggling to act. There are ways to solve these problems, and that includes harnessing the capacity of business.More quotes »
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2C warming target 'out of reach'
There's no chance of limiting a rise in global temperatures to 2C, says the UN's former climate chief in a gloomy assessment. 'I think two degrees is out of reach,' Yvo de Boer, former executive secretary of the UN's Framework Convention on Climate Chang from Big Pond News Read more »
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Integrating development and adaptation: looking back at Copenhagen
Waves washing over the seawall in Funafuti, Tuvalu The CliMates country delegations decided to work on the links between adaptation to climate change, development and poverty eradication. Although the convergence of these topics could give the world econ from Wordpress.com: United Nation Read more »
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Taiwan-China climate talks constructive: ex-UNFCCC official
Taipei, March 20 (CNA) The dialogue between Taiwan and China on climate change is becoming more constructive, a former executive secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) said Tuesday, adding that he hopes Taiwan can from eTaiwan News Read more »
