COP-15 Information

Key Documents & Resources

Comparison of Annex-I Emission Reduction Pledges. Annex-I Pledges with comparisons, key findings, and conclusions.
Full paper | Summary table | Interactive chart

Summary of GHG Reduction Pledges by Developing Countries. Compares the GHG reduction pledges of 11 non-Annex1 countries, organized by type of pledge.

Foundational Elements of a Copenhagen Agreement. For country commitments to form the basis of an effectively functioning agreement, a framework of international climate machinery needs to be built around them.

The National Adaptation Capacity (NAC) Framework. The NAC framework is a pilot project that articulates a set of national-level functions that countries will need to perform to adapt effectively.

Foundation for a Low Carbon Future WRI identifies key elements for a possible and successful outcome in Copenhagen.

Video & Interviews

• Rob Bradley on the state of international climate negotiations after Copenhagen: January 7th
• Dennis Tirpak on Progress in U.S. & China: December 12th, 2009 (ClimateTalks.tv)
• Centre for European Policy Studies Side Event–Future Flexible Mechanisms: December 12th, 2009 (Rob Bradley, panelist)
• Deborah Seligsohn on China’s Emissions Plan: December 8th, 2009 (E&E TV)
• WRI Press Briefing: December 8th, 2009

Blog Posts

• Ruth Greenspan Bell on the role of NGOs, POLITICO
• Christina DeConcini on the different conversations in the U.S. and Copenhagen, POLITICO
• Ruth Greenspan Bell on the arrival of veterans’s group Operation FREE, POLITICO
• Jennifer Morgan on clean technology and adaptation, National Journal
• Ruth Greenspan Bell on both the serious issues and the circus in Copenhagen, POLITICO
• John Larsen on the new Senate Climate Framework, POLITICO
• Jennifer Morgan on developing country climate pledges, The Washington Post
• Rob Bradley on the frenzy over the “Danish Text,” POLITICO
• Jennifer Morgan on the “Five Indicators of Success in Copenhagen,” National Journal
• Jonathan Lash on how China and the United States can work together on climate change, National Journal

Countdown to Copenhagen

Countdown to Copenhagen is a regular bulletin from WRI in which experts explore key issues related to COP-15.