Groups call on senatoriables to ‘walk the climate talk’
Aspiring senators should be feeling the heat not only from the nearing elections but also from climate change, according to a civil society network. “However, very few senatoriables have talked about their track record in climate change issues, much less affirmed their support for climate change legislation if they do become elected,” said Melvin Purzuelo, convenor of Aksyon Klima Pilipinas.
» Read MoreFor Immediate Hiring: Network Coordinator
Aksyon Klima is looking for a qualified individual who can help lead the network as its Network Coordinator. Curriculum vitae, sample writing (if any) and a cover letter explaining why the application should merit the approval of the network’s Steering Committee should be sent to jobad.ncak@yahoo.com. The application period for the Network Coordinator post runs from March 5 to the close of office hours on March 20, 2013.
» Read MoreCivil society group pans new climate deal
The United Nations climate talks in Doha, Qatar came up with a “very weak deal that barely meets the expectations and needs of countries such as the Philippines affected by the impacts of climate change,” according to a national civil society network.
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HOT AIR: How Doha can deliver real results on emissions
Greenpeace and WWF: The issue of excess emissions allowances – or hot air – is shaping up to be the biggest controversy of climate talks taking place in Doha.
» Read More Doha day 3 update: Tech transfer debates heat up
An ugly exchange on technology transfer issues broke out between representatives of some developed countries and the chair of the long-term cooperative action track.
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