CLIMATE

1.1. UN demands more climate ambition
1.2. Bonn climate talks create better atmosphere, but few results
1.3. EU wraps up climate and energy policy

ENERGY

2.1. 75 scientists call for end to biofuels targets

EMISSIONS

3.1. EU emissions will be above cap in 2008, 2009 picture mixed
3.2. EEA: Transport still going in the ‘wrong direction’

PUBLICATIONS

4.1. Study: fuel efficient cars lead to lower oil prices
4.2. Assessment of Direct and Indirect GHG Emissions Associated with Petroleum Fuels For New Fuels Alliance

Bonn, 8. april 2009 – V Bonnu se zaključujejo prva letošnja podnebna pogajanja, ki pa niso prinesla potrebnega napredka. Za uspešen in pravičen dogovor o spopadanju s podnebno krizo v Kopenhagnu bo do junija, ko se podnebni pogajalci zopet sestanejo, potrebnega še veliko dela, sporočajo iz Focus duštva za sonaraven razvoj.

CLIMATE

1.1. G20 leaves climate challenge to UN
1.2. Climate-Change Policies Risk Protectionism, China, India Say
1.3. WWF’s statement on the EU Commission communication on “adapting to climate change”
1.4. Obama climate pledges get cautious EU welcome

ENERGY

2.1. Aust 'left behind' in clean energy stakes
2.2. Greenpeace comment on European Parliament’s industry committee vote on energy projects in the economic recovery plan
2.3. EU nations agree to broaden eco-design rules

EMISSIONS

3.1. High carbon stimulus not G20's way to a sustainable financial future

CONFERENCES

4.1. Seventh session of the AWG-KP and fifth session of the AWG-LCA
4.2. BIKETOUR 2009
4.3. 5th International Congress for South-East Europe