It was an admirable coup for political will in reaching a deal, but a failure where it really mattered – controlling carbon emissions. I confess that...

The optimists have it. Cancun is officially a success. But is it really worth a standing ovation? In fact, this conference was a masterstroke of...

Jane Goodall couldn’t make it to Cancun. Instead she sent the greeting call of a chimpanzee to reverberate around a hall full of senior diplomats,...

When it comes to the topic of carbon rights, we are in uncharted territory. We see growing urgency in some circles, (the private sector in...

On Sunday, Forest Day 4 scored a notable coup with the appearance of President Calderon at the opening plenary. This is clear evidence, in case any...

The United Nations has been in existence for 65 years, but based on the results so far at COP16, we are no further ahead in the art of diplomacy. A...

Canadians (and others) have long backpacked around the world adorning their luggage with Canadian flags. It has been seen as the ticket to generous...

I wish I could bring some more encouraging news on the REDD+ Partnership, but it's looking unlikely at this rate. More shady dealings, it seems....

Last night the Climate and Land Use Alliance (CLUA) hosted a reception attended by about 200 forestry professionals with an interest in financing...