Doha Briefs: Expectations
So, its that
time of the year again when the world meets to talk about Climate Change (COP18) and how to tame this menace. This
year’s talks are quite unique in that it is the first time a country from the
Middle East is hosting the talks. The mood is honestly difficult to pinpoint,
with some people quite upbeat that this COP will be a success, while others
believe that nothing significant will come out of these talks. All in all, it
is quite important to figure out which issues will most definitely shape the
climate talks this year.
Issues at stake
There are quite
a number of issues that will be at stake during COP18; a quick list of these
items won’t hurt:
·
Demonstration of ambition to
solve the climate issue with guidance from intergenerational justice
·
A second commitment for the
Kyoto Protocol, which actually runs out this year
·
The issue of continuing and
revamping Fast Track Finance
·
Operationalizing of the Green
Climate Fund
Way Forward
These are just
some of the issues that are under discussion, and worry not if some of the
terms do not ring a bell; we will be deciphering the happenings at COP18 in a
subtle manner for the next two weeks. Also, most of these issues will be discussed
from a youth perspective. This will be in form of ‘bits and pieces’ titled Doha
Briefs, so keep tuned.
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