Copenhagen 18/12: Africa must continue calling for a fair, ambitious and binding climate deal

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Title:	Copenhagen 18/12: Africa must continue calling for a fair, ambitious and binding climate deal
Author:	Nhamo, Godwell
Year:	2011
Periodical:	African and Asian Studies (ISSN 1569-2094)
Volume:	10
Issue:	2-3
Pages:	100-120
Language:	English
Geographic term:	Africa
Subjects:	climate change international agreements environmental management
External link:	https://doi.org/10.1163/156921011X586988
Abstract:	The date 18 December 2009 left the world perturbed, as global leaders failed to reach consensus on a legally binding climate deal in Copenhagen. Since Bali 2007, much work had been done on preparing for a fair, ambitious and legally binding climate deal. Accordingly, the non-binding Copenhagen (political) Accord was concluded paving the way for further UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) talks in Mexico in 2010. However, the African continent maintained that it had received a raw deal. This paper presents the African Group's climate position and analyses the implications of the Copenhagen Accord for the continent. The paper also presents a way forward for Mexico and beyond. The conclusion urges African governments to hold onto the gains of Copenhagen 2009 and to continue pushing for a fair, ambitious and legally binding climate deal. Bibliogr., sum. [Journal abstract]