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Civil society representatives call out big emitters for blocking progress in UN climate talks as negotiations near conclusion
13 Dec 2019
“Cheating does not change what the atmosphere sees. We don’t want any accounting tricks being created here.” 13 December 2019, Madrid, Spain: As the COP25 UN climate negotiations officially close today with the potential of talks running over the allocated time, Climate Action Network (CAN) held a press briefing to give an assessment of the […]
Leaving this COP without addressing loss and damage finance will be a gross injustice
12 Dec 2019
12 December 2019, Madrid, Spain: As the COP25 UN climate negotiations approach its end, Climate Action Network (CAN) held a press briefing to provide updates on key issues that are closely watched by civil society particularly loss and damage finance and raising ambition. Reactions from CAN speakers: Sven Harmeling, Global Policy Lead on Climate […]
Political dynamics shape last days of COP25 negotiations
11 Dec 2019
11 December 2019, Madrid, Spain: As ministers arrive at the COP25 UN climate negotiations, Climate Action Network (CAN) held a press briefing to provide a political context on the state of play on the negotiations and updates on civil society’s demands from party negotiators. Reactions from CAN speakers: Alden Meyer, Director, Strategy and Policy, Union […]
Plans to reduce emissions must be paired with commitments to phase-out production of fossil fuels
9 Dec 2019
09 December 2019, Madrid, Spain: As the second week of COP25 commences, Climate Action Network today organized a press briefing to give a context and updates on where things stand as issues become more political and expose the fault lines on where and how the countries are undermining climate ambition. Representatives of NGOs called on […]
UN climate talks flounder on key issues: common time frames, finance for loss and damage and human rights in carbon market rules
7 Dec 2019
07 December 2019, Madrid Spain: As the first week of the COP25 UN climate talks wraps up, Climate Action Network (CAN) held a press briefing today to highlight key issues where the negotiations are stuck- on ambition and common time frames, loss and damage, and Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on carbon markets mechanism. […]
Today we march again to hold our political leaders to account
6 Dec 2019
06 December 2019, Madrid Spain: As thousands of people in Madrid and Santiago take their demands to the streets today, Climate Action Network (CAN) today highlighted why action within the UN halls critical to respond to the pressure from people and for governments to come out with a solid plan to stop emissions. The speakers […]
As impacts rise, decisions on loss and damage must be central to COP25 agenda
3 Dec 2019
Audio recording of the press briefing available here 03 December 2019, Madrid, Spain: Climate Action Network (CAN) held a press briefing today with civil society representatives from regions currently facing severe climate-induced disasters such as in the Pacific Islands, Southern and Eastern Africa, Latin America and Australia. As extreme weather events and slow onset impacts […]
COP25: Crucial two weeks of UN talks to address climate crisis begins
2 Dec 2019
02 December 2019, Madrid Spain: As the UN Climate Change Conference or COP25 starts here in Madrid, Spain, Climate Action Network (CAN) held a press briefing to outline the key expectations from governments. These include finance commitments for loss and damage, stronger commitments on ambition, rules on carbon markets under Article 6 of the Paris […]
COP25: Governments must respond to the urgency of the science and the demands of people around the world for transformational actions
27 Nov 2019
Audio recording of the press briefing available here 26 November 2019: Climate Action Network today organised an online press briefing to set expectations for COP25 and unpack some of the main issues that will be high on the agenda of this COP in Madrid, Spain, from 2-13 December. This includes addressing the issue of finance […]
CAN Board Appoints Tasneem Essop as New Executive Director
4 Nov 2019
04 November 2019: The Board of the Climate Action Network International (CAN) is very pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Tasneem Essop as the new Executive Director of CAN, effective from December 1, 2019. This follows a thorough selection process managed by the Board. Ms Essop brings significant experience in the climate and environment […]