Copenhagen

The U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change offers a chance for the nations of the world to band together to meet the greatest challenge humanity has ever faced.

12 Innovations From the '00s That Could Save Us

by Sarah van Gelder

posted Jan 01, 2010

With climate disruption, war, and a faltering economy, the '00s were tough. Still, seeds were sewn for a more green and egalitarian 2010s. And peoples movements offer the power to make real change happen.

Copenhagen: Just a Cop Out?

by Tom Athanasiou

posted Dec 22, 2009

Despite its disappointments, Copenhagen marks a turning point—the end of denial. What's next is recognizing that our climate problem is really a justice problem.

Climate Deal: Not Done Yet

by Sarah van Gelder

posted Dec 20, 2009

Leading climate justice groups are signaling that the extraordinary global climate movement that came together in Copenhangen is just the beginning.

Weak Deal from Copenhagen

by Brooke Jarvis

posted Dec 18, 2009

Though some are defending the agreement as a first step, climate activists and residents of the Global South say that the precedent set by the agreement is a dangerous one.

Climate Shame, Climate Hope

by Jamie Henn

posted Dec 18, 2009

Jamie Henn: Though many of the people that I have been talking to here in Copenhagen remain doggedly hopeful, their hope has little to do with our supposed “leaders." It has to do with all of you.

Copenhagen's Big Day

by Alison Hamm

posted Dec 18, 2009

The arrival of world leaders, including President Obama, is shaking up the U.N. climate negotiations in Copenhagen.

President Obama's Copenhagen Remarks

posted Dec 18, 2009

The president's December 18 speech to the United Nations Climate Change Conference.

Crossroads in Copenhagen

by Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins

posted Dec 17, 2009

Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins discusses the conflicting emotions that Copenhagen causes.

It's Too Late to Compromise on Climate

by Mateo Nube

posted Dec 17, 2009

Mateo Nube: With survival at stake, the world can still come together over values like sharing and accountability.

Hungry in Copenhagen

by Bill McKibben

posted Dec 17, 2009

Bill McKibben: A day of fasting isn't the only reason why activists in Copenhagen are hungry today.

Amy Goodman Reports from Copenhagen

by Brooke Jarvis

posted Dec 16, 2009

Video: Amy Goodman on ecological debt, massive marches, and the latest from "the Bella of the beast," the heart of the U.N. climate negotiations in Copenhagen.

From the Halls of Copenhagen

by Dominic Frongillo

posted Dec 16, 2009

As negotiations heat up and international leaders begin to arrive at the U.N. climate negotiations in Copenhagen, grassroots pressure is increasing.

Democracy Now! Live Stream from Copenhagen

posted Dec 16, 2009

Democracy Now! streams live from the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change in Copenhagen.

Streaming Live From Copenhagen

posted Dec 16, 2009

OneClimate.net streams live from the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change in Copenhagen.

Tensions Mount in Copenhagen

by Alison Hamm

posted Dec 16, 2009

NGO representatives walk out of climate negotiations, police clash with protesters, and all eyes turn to the U.S. and China.