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Waste management confab ends with Bali declaration
"The ninth Conference of Parties (COP-9) to the Basel Convention ended here on Friday with the issuance of so-called Bali Declaration.But the declaration made no mention of crucial issues related to a ban on the import and export of hazardous waste or what among conference...UN Conference finally adopt Bali Roadmap
""Bali Roadmap is a concensus reached by the UNFCCC for all countries to carry out their respective commitments to safeguard the earth," COP-13 Chairman Rachmat Witoelar said Saturday night.The adoption of the Bali Roadmap came after marathon negotiations overnight which...UNFCCC executive secretary walks of plenary meeting
"The UNFCCC conference was initially scheduled to be closed on Friday but an agreement was reached to extend it until 10 am on Saturday. However,on Saturday morning, there was a consensus to push the closing...UNFCCC delegates observe silence for car bomb attack in Algiers
Nusa Dua, Bali (ANTARA News) - Delegates to the UN climate change conference Tuesday observed a minute silence in honor of those killed in car bomb attacks on UN office in Algiers. "In honor of those killed in the incident, let us observe a brief silence," President of the...RI environment minister promises to consider NGOs` proposals
""We are very thankful to NGOs grouped in the Civil Society Forum (SCF) for their inputs and suggestions. We will consider the inputs and suggestions in making proposals for reduction of CO2 emissions," he said here on Thursday.He said he would ask developed nations which had...Who will benefit from REDD scheme?
""We regret the mechanism because it does not involve smallholder forests, village forests or customary forests. As a matter of fact, these forests are more sustainable than those owned by large companies, such as oil palm plantations. The REDD program neglects the customary...Walhi presses for exclusion of carbon brokers from negotiations
""If carbon brokers and traders act as negotiators, there will be a scandal because they will only think of forest trade," Walhi Executive Director Khalid Muhammad said on the sidelines of a "climate justice" rally here on Wednesday. Walhi was looking into who currently acted...Bali talks seek new climate pact, poor at risk
""The world is watching closely," Indonesian Environment Minister Rachmat Witoelar told delegates at the Dec. 3-14 meeting trying to bind outsiders led by the United States and China into a long-term U.N.-led...Indonesia seeks international help to protect forests
""We need financial assistance for the conservation of our forests. Developed countries must give their support by providing financial assistance to developing countries," Rachmat Witoelar told AFP. Indonesia is gearing up to host a global UN summit on climate change next...Indonesia successful in convincing US to participate in UNFCCC
""The most significant outcome of the Washington meeting is that the US which was originally unprepared to take part in the UNFCCC is now ready to participate in it," State Environment Minister Rachmat Witoelar...
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