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Summary of decisions from Durban climate conference

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The next major UNFCCC Climate Change Conference, COP 18/CMP 8, will take place 26 November to 7 December 2012 in Qatar, in close cooperation with the Republic of Korea. A Standing Committee is to keep an overview of climate finance in the context of the UNFCCC. and to assist the Conference of the Parties. forward in 2012.

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Group of 285 global investors with more than $20T in assets under management calls for urgent action on investment-grade climate change and energy policies; guidelines for governments

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United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative ( UNEP FI ) is a global partnership between the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and the global financial sector. UNEP FI works closely with more than 200 financial institutions who are signatories to the UNEP FI Statements.

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Devil in the Details: World Leaders Scramble To Salvage and Shape Copenhagens UNFCCC Climate Summit

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The 15 th Congress, also known as the 15 th Conference of Parties, or COP 15, was initially intended to be a largely procedural summit, with many major negotiating points settled and most environmental ministers prepared to sign a binding emissions treaty that contained specific emissions targets as well as commitments to financing structures.

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GM, Segway to Make Vehicle - WSJ.com

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As a member you agree to use your real name when participating in the Journal Community) Post Cancel Privacy Policy Community Rules Notice: Your participation access with Journal Community has been disabled due to violation of Journal Community Guidelines. Home World U.S. is teaming with Segway Inc.,

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GM's New Plan: Fewer Jobs, More Chevy Volt - Environmental Capital - WSJ

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