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IISD Reporting Services

• Marine Biological Diversity
  February 1-5, 2010 | UN, New York Conservation and sustainable use

• COP 15 and COP/MOP 5
  December 7-18, 2009 | Copenhagen Climate change talks

• COP 15 Side Events
  December 7-18, 2009 | Copenhagen ENB on the Side

• The relevance, reach and impact of the Internet Governance Forum
  The following is IISD’s submission to the Internet Governance Forum for public consultations taking place in Geneva Feb 9-10, 2010 Proposals from the Inte... More

• Security Jam: New thinking for a safer world
  IISD’s Oli Brown will moderate an online discussion on ‘Peacekeeping and Natural Resource Management’ as part of the five-day online Security Jam, which b... More

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• Costa Rican Franz Tattenbach Appointed president and CEO: To Succeed David Runnalls, a prominent and longstanding exponent of sustainable development

• CSIN 2nd National Conference - Accountability Through Measurement: Downtown Toronto Courtyard Marriott

• The Sustainable Development Timeline - 2009 (PDF - 3.5 MB)

In Their Own Words

Canada and Climate Change: Where to now?
(PDF - 209 KB)

On the heels of the recent 2009 Copenhagen Accord negotiations, John Drexhage was invited to speak about Canada's position on climate change at a Round Table discussion led by Liberal Energy and Environment Critic David McGuinty. John examined Canada's position in the global context, as well as in relation to current policy in the United States.

Copenhagen: A Memorable Time for All the Wrong Reasons?
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» John Drexhage, Deborah MurphyDirector John Drexhage and Associate Deborah Murphy review the final result of COP 15 and the roles played by major countries.

A Brief Analysis of the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference
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A brief analysis of the 2009 Copenhagen Climate Change Conference, examining expectations for and decisive moments in Copenhagen.

Agriculture and Climate Change: A post-2012 agreement must give agriculture the attention it deserves
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» Deborah MurphyThis commentary argues that agriculture deserves attention in a Copenhagen climate change agreement because of the potential significant benefits for developing countries associated with mitigation actions in the sector.

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• Governance for Sustainable Development
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• Networks & Partnerships
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