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BASIC countries to frame common position on Kyoto protocol

The Environment Ministers of BASIC countries — Brazil, South Africa, India and China — will frame a common position ahead of the crucial Durban climate conference due next month on several issues including the second commitment period of Kyoto protocol. More

Durban will not have a final say on climate: Ramesh

(AFP)India is not expecting any “concrete” or “final pronouncement” at the climate conclave in Durban later this year on four key issues, including one pertaining to emission cuts. More

UN climate talks 'no walk in park': S.African president
(AFP)

South African President Jacob Zuma downplayed expectations Monday for the UN climate talks that kick off in his country this November and could decide the future of the Kyoto Protocol. More

Call for common strategy at climate change meeting
By Alex Bitekeye
The Citizen Reporter
Dar es Salaam.

Developing countries have been advised to have a common strategy when attending the COP17 meeting in Durban.It will be held at the end of this to pressurize formulation of long term strategies in dealing with the effects of climate change. More