Changing the system not the climate, at COP 17 in Durban and beyond

This report by Friends of the Earth International critiques the international climate negotiation process leading up to COP 17 in Durban. It argues that rich industrialized nations are avoiding their historical responsibility by promoting voluntary pledges and carbon market mechanisms rather than legally binding emission cuts. The document calls for a systemic shift away from neoliberal economic models toward climate justice, demanding radical domestic emission reductions, public financing for the Global South, and the protection of indigenous and local community rights.

APA

Zacune, J. (n.d.). Changing the system not the climate, at COP 17 in Durban and beyond. Friends of the Earth International. https://www.foei.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/COP17-and-beyond.pdf

Chicago

Zacune, Joseph. Changing the system not the climate, at COP 17 in Durban and beyond. Friends of the Earth International, n.d. https://www.foei.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/COP17-and-beyond.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{zacunendchanging, author = {Zacune, Joseph}, title = {{Changing the system not the climate, at COP 17 in Durban and beyond}}, institution = {Friends of the Earth International}, url = {https://www.foei.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/COP17-and-beyond.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }