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How COP21 Will Impact on the SDGs

On November 30, the 21st Conference of Parties (COP21) started in Paris. After almost 20 years of climate talks, it is hoped that the international community will finally agree concerted action to tackle climate change. A good COP21 will mean that the Sustainable Development Goals are taken more seriously.


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Climate Change: A Clear And Present Danger

Atul Singh | Climate change is heating the planet, endangering the lives of billions of human beings and threatening the survival of other species. Therefore, it is little surprise that the 21st session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 21) is taking place in Paris to belatedly address climate change. US President Barack Obama has given a rousing speech outlining “the urgency of the challenge” of climate change.