Op-Ed30 January

The Copenhagen Accord lives

Sergio Abranches

While the U.S. and the European Union embraced the Copenhagen Accord with no reserves, the BASIC countries said the Accord is not legal. The only legal instrument they accept is the Kyoto Protocol. Does it really matter if they adhere and record their quantitative voluntary actions? Is this an important divide between developed and emerging powers? More »

Analysis15 August

Will the Copenhagen deal be watered down?

Sergio Abranches

The answer to this question depends on the negotiation strategy that will be adopted, starting at the G-20 meeting in Pittsburgh, next September.

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