US, Saudi Arabia, Norway Blocking Human Rights at COP21 Paris

Photo: It Takes Roots

Photo by Kandi Mossett in Paris

By Carbon Market Watch
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Report highlights need for human rights in the Paris agreement  Paris, 10 December 2015. Today, at the occasion of the International Human Rights Day, Carbon Market Watch and CIDSE have released a new report highlighting the impact that climate projects can have on human rights. Join a large coalition of civil society groups at a media action at the COP21 venue. As climate negotiations in Paris enter their final days, countries most susceptible to the effects of climate change are urging delegates to ensure that human rights remain at the core of the agreement. Countries such as Mexico, Costa Rica, and the Philippines have championed this language in this year's negotiations and continue to stress the importance of keeping human rights at the core of the agreement. Others, like Norway, Saudi Arabia, and the United States have blocked proposals to include this language.

Rich countries set to benefit from carbon schemes COP21

By Carbon Market Watch
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Media Statement  View email in browser Rich countries set to benefit from proposed carbon-offsetting mechanism in Paris Paris, 11 December. With less than 48 hours of negotiation time left, countries continue arguing about a new proposed carbon offsetting mechanism. Key concerns relate to doubts about the need for carbon offsets in the future, the inclusion of land use carbon offsets that are likely to open a new gigatonne loophole, and allowing developed countries to compete with project financing.  A new alliance of developing countries have proposed a new text to address concerns. At yesterday's third meeting of the so called Paris Committee, the assembly of Parties working to conclude the Paris climate treaty, discussed a new version of the negotiating text. A heavily contested provision includes the establishment of the so called "mechanism to support sustainable development", a proposal made by Brazil and understood as a future version of the Kyoto Protocol's carbon offsetting mechanisms, the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) and Joint Implementation (JI). Carbon offsetting

Native Americans Protest Fracking COP21 Paris Photos

Photos Today at COP21 Paris

By Pennie Opal Plant

John Trudell Passes to Spirit World

Master Poet John Trudell Passed to the Spirit World.

Prayers for a Good Journey

Bunky Echo Hawk stayed up all night to paint this tribute.

Thank you to Bunky.

Thank you to John, a visionary and pathfinder.

We will miss your voice.