By joelukhovi on December 29, 2011
Young people and environment activists from across the world took a stand, refusing to accept the prospect of a toothless treaty from leaders that claim to represent them. With their future under threat, young people are made their presence felt and their voices heard at the UN climate talks in Durban, South Africa. As climate talks [...]
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By madelinekovacs on December 9, 2011
On November 28, world leaders descended upon Durban, South Africa for the seventeenth annual UN climate negotiations. That night, a torrential downpour cost at least ten people their lives. Several townships around Durban were overwhelmed by flash floods, as streams swelled their banks and people were swept out of their homes by the rising water. [...]
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By robertvanwaarden on December 6, 2011
On Saturday, December 2nd, 2011 a huge rally and march was held in support of strong climate change action in Durban, South Africa. Thousands of African and South African activists took to the streets to appeal to the COP 17 delegates and negotiators about the climate change impact to the world. These photographs by Project [...]
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By robertvanwaarden on December 2, 2011
This morning at COP 17 in Durban, South Africa, a creative action was staged drawing attention to the lack of funding and support for women who are the primary food producers across the globe. Issues facing women are at the heart of these climate talks and particularly when it comes to representation under the Green [...]
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