why this is good
March 7th 2008 01:44
Rudd has signed a PNG-Australia Forest Carbon Partnership Agreement, this may seem like a small thing, the emissions concerned barely even make a dint in the global emissions problem, HOWEVER what it lacks in size it abounds in MEANING. It shows Australia is willing to partner with smaller nations and lead the way to be part of the Climate Change Solution.
We all know developing nations are watching the actions of developed nations, and are demanding action before they agree to the new version of Kyoto. The more small deals like this that get done globally the better, at some point the multiplier effect will kick in.
So I would say this agreement is small but perfectly formed.
HAPPY FRIDAY
Louie
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We all know developing nations are watching the actions of developed nations, and are demanding action before they agree to the new version of Kyoto. The more small deals like this that get done globally the better, at some point the multiplier effect will kick in.
So I would say this agreement is small but perfectly formed.
HAPPY FRIDAY
Louie
LINK TO STORY or read below
Rudd Signs Climate Change Deal With Somare
By Alexander Rheeney in Port Moresby
Friday: March 07, 2008
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Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Papua New Guinea colleague Sir Michael Somare today signed a historic agreement to work towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
The PNG-Australia Forest Carbon Partnership Agreement is the first agreement signed between the two countries to mitigate climate change, following initial discussions on the matter in Bali, Indonesia during the UN talks on climate change in December last year.
The agreement would enable the creation of a framework aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in PNG from deforestation and forest degradation, improve the livelihoods of forest-dependent communities, and promote the protection of Papua New Guinea’s biodiversity.
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“If you look at the overall challenge of climate change, the big source of emissions is coal-fired electricity generation around the world; a second big challenge for the overall climate change dynamic is what happens with deforestation and avoided deforestation. How do we best manage that into the future? And it is in this area where countries like Brazil, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea have such a significant role to play. That’s why in this Papua New Guinea-Australia forest carbon partnership, we’ve outlined a new framework to work together on this, a regular dialogue on how we can advance this agenda within the international forums of the world,” said Rudd, after signing the agreement with Sir Michael.
As part of the agreement, PNG and Australia will engage in policy dialogue on climate change issues, mainly focusing on how emissions from deforestation and forest degradation can be reduced using provisions of the Kyoto Protocol and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
It comes after the release of a climate change report by Rudd’s handpicked advisor Professor Ross Garnaut, which recommended that Australia signed partnership agreements on greenhouse gas emissions with Indonesia and PNG.
Rudd arrived in Port Moresby at 10am (PNG time) Thursday on a Royal Australian Air Force jet and was given a guard of honor and a gun salute before he paid a courtesy call on PNG governor general Sir Paulias Matane.
He later went to the PNG National Parliament where he spent over an hour discussing bilateral trade issues with Sir Michael and focused on issues such as climate change and the Kokoda Track.
Sir Michael later hosted a dinner for his colleague at the State Function Room, where the veteran PNG politician reminisced on specific times within PNG’s post and pre-independence history when former Australian Labor Party leaders such as former Prime Minister Bob Hawke played a part.
By Alexander Rheeney in Port Moresby
Friday: March 07, 2008
SUBSCRIBE TO Pacific Magazine PRINT
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Papua New Guinea colleague Sir Michael Somare today signed a historic agreement to work towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
The PNG-Australia Forest Carbon Partnership Agreement is the first agreement signed between the two countries to mitigate climate change, following initial discussions on the matter in Bali, Indonesia during the UN talks on climate change in December last year.
The agreement would enable the creation of a framework aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in PNG from deforestation and forest degradation, improve the livelihoods of forest-dependent communities, and promote the protection of Papua New Guinea’s biodiversity.
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“If you look at the overall challenge of climate change, the big source of emissions is coal-fired electricity generation around the world; a second big challenge for the overall climate change dynamic is what happens with deforestation and avoided deforestation. How do we best manage that into the future? And it is in this area where countries like Brazil, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea have such a significant role to play. That’s why in this Papua New Guinea-Australia forest carbon partnership, we’ve outlined a new framework to work together on this, a regular dialogue on how we can advance this agenda within the international forums of the world,” said Rudd, after signing the agreement with Sir Michael.
As part of the agreement, PNG and Australia will engage in policy dialogue on climate change issues, mainly focusing on how emissions from deforestation and forest degradation can be reduced using provisions of the Kyoto Protocol and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
It comes after the release of a climate change report by Rudd’s handpicked advisor Professor Ross Garnaut, which recommended that Australia signed partnership agreements on greenhouse gas emissions with Indonesia and PNG.
Rudd arrived in Port Moresby at 10am (PNG time) Thursday on a Royal Australian Air Force jet and was given a guard of honor and a gun salute before he paid a courtesy call on PNG governor general Sir Paulias Matane.
He later went to the PNG National Parliament where he spent over an hour discussing bilateral trade issues with Sir Michael and focused on issues such as climate change and the Kokoda Track.
Sir Michael later hosted a dinner for his colleague at the State Function Room, where the veteran PNG politician reminisced on specific times within PNG’s post and pre-independence history when former Australian Labor Party leaders such as former Prime Minister Bob Hawke played a part.
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Comment by katyzzz
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Sorry it's hard to get excited when you don't really see much, if any, change.
Just attending, not joining the debate.
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Global warming does imply red, red is NOT good, for global warming, or maybe it is good for Global warming but not good for us.
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Comment by Ash
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Like the little kids need good role models to follow it`s refreshing to see the adults taking a responsibel step toward a positive future for once.
Ash