This new book has just been released:
Space for Movement?
Reflections from Bolivia on climate justice, social movements and the state
Built around a series of interviews, it takes a critical look at the World People’s Conference on Climate Change and the Rights of Mother Earth (CMPCC) in Bolivia that took place last April. More than that, though, it reflects on how climate justice activists can negotiate the relationship between social movements and the state.
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The UN Boys Club tasked with redefining climate finance
Climate finance is a central element to any future international framework for tackling climate change, but a closed-door UN panel could redefine the terms of the debate away from the responsibilities of industrialised countries and encourage the further expansion of carbon markets.
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More on Plantar as the struggle continues
The Plantar project was one of the first to be supported by the World Bank Prototype Carbon Fund (PCF). Some aspects of the project have since entered the Clean Development Mechanism, but the battle continues to keep more of this plantation scheme out of the CDM.
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New Zealand's new carbon market: a taxpayer subsidy for plantations and energy companies
New Zealand has a new carbon market, the first national scheme to be launched outside Europe. It looks set to award profits to forest plantation owners, help power companies avoid emissions reductions, and pass the costs of tackling climate change from big business to individual consumers.
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