Speaking on behalf of the world's trade unions, CFMEU national president Tony Maher told Bali heads of delegation their talks constitute 'the biggest trade and employment treaty process ever attempted by the nations of the Earth'.
Plus 'what people are thinking overseas'. Some come to a UN climate conference to negotiate. Others come to lobby negotiators. But everyone comes to learn, as the best and brightest in climate policy gather together.
For those who haven't already had a Bali bellyful, CE Daily sorts through webcast Bali side-events to guide you to the pick of the bunch. And we tell you where to find even more.
Will Australia’s permit price cap bite the dust? * U.S. not alone in not wanting numbers, top negotiator says * IEA sets out massive energy challenge * Up to 8% premium on U.S. green offices now and U.S. permit price of more than $20 predicted within five years
Australia to help guide talks on Bali roadmap * Carbon capture and storage decision some way off * Funds and levies * Not so fast and fairly loose? Pew Centre chief appraises likely Bali outcome * Business group sets out thoughts on building a global carbon market * Environment and religious groups urge better use of levies to fund adaptation
SUMMARY: Court orders Amcor to pay $104,000 * Sustainability Victoria reports on waste progress * Asia Pacific Partnership and APEC overlooked in landmark U.S. and EU bid to remove tariffs on environmental goods * Business group says NZ climate bill has major flaws * UN climate chief says focus now should be on format of future talks *
NZ tables bill to introduce trading and restrict fossil-fuelled generation * NSW trading scheme administration – it's not our job to keep prices stable * Councils report on 2006-07 climate actions * Queenslanders flock to GreenPower * Sydney Water seeks liaison group nominations for desal plant
The head of a review that will be critical in shaping the Labor government's climate policy has outlined how countries that don't pull their weight could be punished, the conditions under which Australia should participate in international trading and the 'diabolical' nature of the climate change policy challenge.
The head of the UN has called for 'sweeping, concerted action now', as the head of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warns even if greenhouse gas emissions peaked by 2015, temperatures would increase by up to 2.4°C and sea levels would eventually rise up to 1.4 metres – without factoring in melting ice. (plus extracts, audio)
High Court rules licence variation invalid; Alcoa hit with million dollar legal bill; Turnbull and Garrett slug it out in Canberra debate; Tax carbon and abolish fuel tax, says Australian thinktank study; NYC mayor favours tax over trading
New Zealand will begin phasing-in emissions trading from the start of next year, with all major sectors, including agriculture, progressively included by 2013.
