In this section you will find updates from the meeting, interviews with some of the participants and IUCN's press releases.
News from Bangkok
Insider's view: from Barcelona to Copenhagen
The Climate Change Talks held in Barcelona (2-6 November) under the auspices of the UNFCCC ended with the Chairmen of the two main negotiating streams expressing confidence that ‘a strong outcome of COP15 at Copenhagen can be achieved that is balanced, fair, ambitious and effective’. However, at the same time, most negotiating groups are now playing down the probability that the initially hoped-for legally binding agreement will emerge in December. They admit that there is now a lack of time as well as a lack of progress. They prefer to refer to a ‘politically binding agreement’ (the meaning of which is less than clear) and to devoting 2010 to negotiating the details of a legal treaty- i.e. legally binding under international law. …
09 Nov 2009 | News story
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Progress in Bangkok, but hard work left for Barcelona and Copenhagen
IUCN Closing Statement: The Bangkok climate change talks, under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), have moved the all-important negotiating text for a new climate change agreement forward. However, countries are still far from agreeing on the form of the agreement, and most importantly on emission cuts that would ensure a deal in Copenhagen in December. …
09 Oct 2009 | News story
Insider's view: Bangkok part 4
IUCN's head of delegation, Claire Parker outlines the latest developments as the meeting enters its final days. …
08 Oct 2009 | News story
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Bangkok must ensure REDD-plus moves ahead
IUCN Daily Media Statement: As the Bangkok climate change talks near their end, some key elements are yet to be addressed. Progress is being made in the negotiations on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation (REDD), which also includes conservation, sustainable management of forests and enhacement of forest carbon stocks (REDD Plus). But more must be done. …
08 Oct 2009 | News story
Insider's view: Bangkok part 3
More from IUCN climate change expert Claire Parker in the meeting's second week. …
07 Oct 2009 | News story
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The buzz from Bangkok
With just two more days to go before the Bangkok leg of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) wraps up, there’s a feeling of urgency in the air. …
07 Oct 2009 | Audio
Demonstrations continue outside Bangkok climate talks
Protestors have gathered outside the gates of the UN compound in Bangkok each day since key climate change talks began last week. …
07 Oct 2009 | Audio
Six Senses making sense to nature
Businesses in Thailand and across the world are turning on to the need to do their part in stemming the climate crisis, currently under discussion at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) talks in Bangkok. …
07 Oct 2009 | Audio
Harness nature, protect against climate change
IUCN Daily Media Brief: Nature can be a cost-effective way to protect communities from climate change and extreme weather events. Healthy ecosystems, such as forests and wetlands, are beneficial to local populations for the many livelihood benefits that they provide: firewood, clean water, fibres, medicines, shelter and food. They can also form physical barriers against some extreme weather events, such as storm surges. …
07 Oct 2009 | News story
Bangkok’s sinking as sea levels rise
Take the motorway south out of Bangkok and within an hour you’ll be in the Bang Khun Thien area. …
06 Oct 2009 | Audio
