For those who speak French: The Haitian Minister’s Speech

By Angeline Annesteus & Lurette Paulime This speech was delivered by the Haitian Minister of the Environment, Jean Vilmond Hilaire, in the high level closing segment of the negotiations. It is a very concise speech that highlights Haiti’s vulnerability to climate change influenced by weather events such as severe hurricanes. 18ème Conférence des Parties de la Convention...

Lessons Learned: Women and Climate Change

by Lurette Paulime While women represent more than 50 percent of the worldwide population, they are the most affected by the adverse impact of climate change. In many developing countries, women are the ones responsible for the agricultural production. Those who live in rural areas make substantial contributions in promoting sustainable development. Even with scarce...

What do Developing Countries Request from the SBSTA in Doha this Year?

by Lurette Paulime In the first plenary session of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA), parties called for more guidelines and technical assistance for a better implementation of the Nairobi Work Program. The Nairobi Work Program, a comprehensive work program of activities under the (SBSTA) aims “to assist all parties, in particular developing countries,...

This is part of what is happening in Cancun

By Lurette Paulime At the negotiation, many speakers are talking about legal binding and equity for developing countries. They say that governments should implement new policies that guarantee social benefits for the women of the world. They also mentioned that mostly indigenous people and women are suffering from inequality and human right issues. Civil society and politicians must be aware that...

Engaging children and youth in building climate change resilience

By Lurette Paulime In Cancun the COP16 is taking place to discuss the problem of climate change. Yvo de Boer, (Special Global advisor, climate change and sustainability) said that at the COP15, a politician had been used the children’s history to remind what they were actually negotiating about. He said: “we think that children are incredible important. Environmental education for children is...