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The 15th United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP15) took place in December 2009 and our delegation filmed as much of it as we could! Our team interviewed representatives of government, UN agencies, and civil society, business, and scientific organizations with the goal of helping YOU get an inside view of the conference!
Where to Start?
The middle of the page contains several useful starting points: a guide to using the website, a background guide to climate change issues, and pages to search for interviews by issue or country of interviewee.Tags
accountability adaptation Africa Argentina Asia Australia Bangladesh Belgium Cameroon CDM CDR Common but Differentiated Responsibilities developed countries developing countries equity ethical vs. practical ethics Europe Expectations Germany Global Witness governance Indigenous Rights Interaction of Science and Policy Intergenerational Equity Mitigation North America outcomes Policy poverty REDD Role of Developed Countries Role of Developing Countries Role of Science Role of the United States Role of Youth Science South Africa South America Sudan Tanzania Technology Transfers United Kingdom United States Youth Movement
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Behind the Scenes: Youth Protest
Posted on June 20, 2010 | No Comments2050 Kristen Lee, a 2010 graduate of Dickinson College, explains the purpose of a youth protest going on behind her. -
Sumaya Zakieldeen on Adaptation in Developing Countries
Posted on June 20, 2010 | No CommentsSumaya_adaptation Want to learn more about this interviewee? About Sumaya Zakieldeen Want more videos featuring this interviewee? Sumaya Zakieldeen Videos Sumaya Zakieldeen was a Sudanese delegate at COP-15. Sudan is […] -
Sumaya Zakieldeen on Technology Transfers
Posted on June 20, 2010 | No CommentsSumaya_tech transfer Want to learn more about this interviewee? About Sumaya Zakieldeen Want more videos featuring this interviewee? Sumaya Zakieldeen Videos Sumaya Zakieldeen was a Sudanese delegate at COP-15. Sudan […] -
Sumaya Zakieldeen on Technology Transfers in Developing Nations
Posted on June 20, 2010 | No CommentsSumaya_tech transfer in developing countries Want to learn more about this interviewee? About Sumaya Zakieldeen Want more videos featuring this interviewee? Sumaya Zakieldeen Videos Sumaya Zakieldeen was a Sudanese delegate […] -
John Zillman on a Successful Outcome for COP15
Posted on June 20, 2010 | No CommentsWant to learn more about this interviewee? About John Zillman Want more videos featuring this interviewee? John Zillman Videos John Zillman was a retired Australian meteorologist at COP15. He is […] -
John Zillman on Intergenerational Equity
Posted on June 20, 2010 | No CommentsWant to learn more about this interviewee? About John Zillman Want more videos featuring this interviewee? John Zillman Videos John Zillman was a retired Australian meteorologist at COP15. He is […] -
John Zillman on the Equity of CDR to Different Parties
Posted on June 20, 2010 | No CommentsWant to learn more about this interviewee? About John Zillman Want more videos featuring this interviewee? John Zillman Videos John Zillman was a retired Australian meteorologist at COP15. He is […] -
Sumaya Zakieldeen on Common but Differentiated Responsibilities
Posted on June 20, 2010 | No CommentsWant to learn more about this interviewee? About Sumaya Zakieldeen Want more videos featuring this interviewee? Sumaya Zakieldeen Videos Sumaya Zakieldeen was a Sudanese delegate at COP-15. Sudan is an […] -
Sumaya Zakieldeen on the Role of Sudan in the Negotiations
Posted on June 20, 2010 | No CommentsWant to learn more about this interviewee? About Sumaya Zakieldeen Want more videos featuring this interviewee? Sumaya Zakieldeen Videos Sumaya Zakieldeen was a Sudanese delegate at COP-15. Sudan is an […] -
![At COP15, Dr. Sumaya ZakiEldeen was a member of the Sudanese delegation and a professor at Khartoum University. From Copenhagen, she wrote this message, which reflects both her biographical information […]](https://mosaics.dickinson.edu/cop15-2009/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2010/06/sumaya.jpg "About Sumaya Zakieldeen, Sudanese Delegate")
About Sumaya Zakieldeen, Sudanese Delegate
Posted on June 20, 2010 | No CommentsAt COP15, Dr. Sumaya ZakiEldeen was a member of the Sudanese delegation and a professor at Khartoum University. From Copenhagen, she wrote this message, which reflects both her biographical information […] -
John Zillman on Whether CDR is an Ethical Concern or a Practical One
Posted on June 20, 2010 | No CommentsWant to learn more about this interviewee? About John Zillman Want more videos featuring this interviewee? John Zillman Videos John Zillman was a retired Australian meteorologist at COP15. He is […] -
John Zillman on Role of Science in Informing a Political Emissions Target
Posted on June 19, 2010 | No Commentsemissions target Want to learn more about this interviewee? About John Zillman Want more videos featuring this interviewee? John Zillman Videos John Zillman was a retired Australian meteorologist at COP15. […] -
John Zillman on the Research that Led Him to COP15
Posted on June 19, 2010 | No Commentswhat led you here Want to learn more about this interviewee? About John Zillman Want more videos featuring this interviewee? John Zillman Videos John Zillman was a retired Australian meteorologist […] -
John Zillman on the UEA Hacked E-mails
Posted on June 19, 2010 | No CommentsUEA Want to learn more about this interviewee? About John Zillman Want more videos featuring this interviewee? John Zillman Videos John Zillman was a retired Australian meteorologist at COP15. He […] -
John Zillman on Scientific Skepticism
Posted on June 19, 2010 | No Commentsskepticism Want to learn more about this interviewee? About John Zillman Want more videos featuring this interviewee? John Zillman Videos John Zillman was a retired Australian meteorologist at COP15. He […] -
John Zillman on the Interaction Between Science and Policy
Posted on June 19, 2010 | No CommentsWant to learn more about this interviewee? About John Zillman Want more videos featuring this interviewee? John Zillman Videos John Zillman was a retired Australian meteorologist at COP15. He is […] -
John Zillman on Defining Climate Change from a Scientific Standpoint and a Political Standpoint
Posted on June 19, 2010 | No CommentsWant to learn more about this interviewee? About John Zillman Want more videos featuring this interviewee? John Zillman Videos John Zillman was a retired Australian meteorologist at COP15. He is […] -
![Dr. John W. Zillman is an Australian meteorologist, and former President of the World Meteorological Organization (1995-2003) and the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE). Zillman also served […]](https://mosaics.dickinson.edu/cop15-2009/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2010/06/zillman.jpg "About John Zillman, Australian Meteorologist and Former President of the WMO")
About John Zillman, Australian Meteorologist and Former President of the WMO
Posted on June 19, 2010 | No CommentsDr. John W. Zillman is an Australian meteorologist, and former President of the World Meteorological Organization (1995-2003) and the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE). Zillman also served […] -
Bruce Hewitson on Common but Differentiated Responsibilities in LDCs
Posted on June 19, 2010 | No CommentsWant to learn more about this interviewee? About Bruce Hewitson Want more videos featuring this interviewee? Bruce Hewitson Videos At COP-15, Bruce Hewitson was a South African climatologist working with […] -
Bruce Hewitson on Political Issues in South Africa
Posted on June 19, 2010 | No CommentsWant to learn more about this interviewee? About Bruce Hewitson Want more videos featuring this interviewee? Bruce Hewitson Videos At COP-15, Bruce Hewitson was a South African climatologist working with […] -
Bruce Hewitson on Barriers Between Scientists and Policy-Makers
Posted on June 19, 2010 | No CommentsWant to learn more about this interviewee? About Bruce Hewitson Want more videos featuring this interviewee? Bruce Hewitson Videos At COP-15, Bruce Hewitson was a South African climatologist working with […] -
Saleemul Huq on Changes in the Negotiations
Posted on June 19, 2010 | No CommentsWant to learn more about this interviewee? About Saleemul Huq Want more videos featuring this interviewee? Saleemul Huq Videos At COP15, Saleemul Huq was the Senior Fellow of the IIED’s […] -
Saleemul Huq on the International Air Passenger Adaptation Levy
Posted on June 19, 2010 | No CommentsWant to learn more about this interviewee? About Saleemul Huq Want more videos featuring this interviewee? Saleemul Huq Videos At COP15, Saleemul Huq was the Senior Fellow of the IIED’s […] -
Saleemul Huq on Mistrust & Equality in the Negotiations
Posted on June 19, 2010 | No CommentsWant to learn more about this interviewee? About Saleemul Huq Want more videos featuring this interviewee? Saleemul Huq Videos At COP15, Saleemul Huq was the Senior Fellow of the IIED’s […] -
Saleemul Huq on Adaptation in LDCs
Posted on June 19, 2010 | No CommentsWant to learn more about this interviewee? About Saleemul Huq Want more videos featuring this interviewee? Saleemul Huq Videos At COP15, Saleemul Huq was the Senior Fellow of the IIED’s […] -
Saleemul Huq on His Expectations for the Outcome of COP15
Posted on June 19, 2010 | No Commentssalem expectations Did the actual outcome of COP15 meet Mr. Huq’s expectations? Click here to find out! Want to learn more about this interviewee? About Saleemul Huq Want more videos […] -
Saleemul Huq on Ethics vs. Practicality
Posted on June 19, 2010 | No Commentssalem ethical or practical Want to learn more about this interviewee? About Saleemul Huq Want more videos featuring this interviewee? Saleemul Huq Videos At COP15, Saleemul Huq was the Senior […] -
Saleemul Huq on Common but Differentiated Responsibilities
Posted on June 19, 2010 | No Commentssalem cbdr2 Want to learn more about this interviewee? About Saleemul Huq Want more videos featuring this interviewee? Saleemul Huq Videos At COP15, Saleemul Huq was the Senior Fellow of […] -
About Saleemul Huq, Senior Fellow of the IIED’s Climate Change Group
Posted on June 19, 2010 | No CommentsAt COP15, Saleemul Huq was the Senior Fellow of the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)’s Climate Change Group. Besides the interviews Mr. Huq conducted with us, Mr. Huq also […] -
About Bruce Hewitson, South African Climatologist
Posted on June 6, 2010 | No CommentsBruce Hewitson is a self-described climatologist with a hatred of labels, and insists that his interests are eclectic. He has been a resident at the University of Cape Town in Rondebosch, […] -
About Denis J. Sonwa, Cameroonian Scientist
Posted on June 6, 2010 | 1 CommentAt COP-15, Denis J. Sonwa was a scientist for CIFOR (Center for International Forestry Research) from Cameroon, Africa. His research has primarily shown that “Forest resources play key roles in […] -
About Kemen Austin, American Climate Research Assistant
Posted on June 5, 2010 | No CommentsKemen Austin is a climate research assistant in the People and Ecosystems Program with the World Resource Institute. Her work primarily focuses on quantifying forest changes and associated carbon emissions […] -
About Damian Casmiri, Tanzanian Delegate
Posted on June 5, 2010 | No CommentsCasmiri_delegation Video of Mr. Casmiri describing his role at COP-15. Mr. Damian Casmiri is a Climate Change/Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) expert. He is a Masters graduate in Integrated Water Resources […] -
Damian Casmiri’s Call to Action
Posted on May 25, 2010 | No CommentsCasmiri_final comments Want to learn more about this interviewee? About Damian Casmiri Want more videos featuring this interviewee? Damian Casmiri Videos Damian Casmiri was a delegate to COP-15 from the […] -
Damian Casmiri on Mitigation
Posted on May 25, 2010 | No CommentsCasmiri_mitigation Want to learn more about this interviewee? About Damian Casmiri Want more videos featuring this interviewee? Damian Casmiri Videos Damian Casmiri was a delegate to COP-15 from the United […] -
Damian Casmiri on Technology Transfers
Posted on May 25, 2010 | No CommentsDamian Casmiri on Technology Transfers Want to learn more about this interviewee? About Damian Casmiri Want more videos featuring this interviewee? Damian Casmiri Videos Damian Casmiri was a delegate to […] -
Vicente Barros on US Climate Policy
Posted on May 25, 2010 | No CommentsWant to learn more about this interviewee? About Vicente Barros Want more videos featuring this interviewee? Vicente Barros Videos Vicente Barros was a scientist at COP-15 from Argentina, a nation […] -
Kemen Austin on REDD Project in the Congo
Posted on May 25, 2010 | No CommentsWant to learn more about this interviewee? About Kemen Austin Want more videos featuring this interviewee? Kemen Austin Videos Kemen Austin was a World Resources Institute scientist at COP-15 from […] -
![Want to learn more about this interviewee? About Kemen Austin Want more videos featuring this interviewee? Kemen Austin Videos Kemen Austin was a World Resources Institute scientist at COP-15 from […]](https://mosaics.dickinson.edu/cop15-2009/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2010/05/Screen-shot-2010-05-21-at-1.53.30-PM.png "Kemen Austin on Potential for REDD Projects Outside the Congo Basin")
Kemen Austin on Potential for REDD Projects Outside the Congo Basin
Posted on May 25, 2010 | No CommentsWant to learn more about this interviewee? About Kemen Austin Want more videos featuring this interviewee? Kemen Austin Videos Kemen Austin was a World Resources Institute scientist at COP-15 from […] -
![Damian Casmiri, Tazanian Delegation, describes the need for immediate action at COP15 Want to learn more about this interviewee? About Damian Casmiri Want more videos featuring this interviewee? Damian Casmiri […]](https://mosaics.dickinson.edu/cop15-2009/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2010/05/Picture-5.png "Damian Casmiri on Hopeful Outcomes of COP15")
Damian Casmiri on Hopeful Outcomes of COP15
Posted on May 17, 2010 | No CommentsDamian Casmiri, Tazanian Delegation, describes the need for immediate action at COP15 Want to learn more about this interviewee? About Damian Casmiri Want more videos featuring this interviewee? Damian Casmiri […] -
![Damian Casmiri, Tanzanian Delegation Want to learn more about this interviewee? About Damian Casmiri Want more videos featuring this interviewee? Damian Casmiri Videos Damian Casmiri was a delegate to COP-15 […]](https://mosaics.dickinson.edu/cop15-2009/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2010/05/Picture-4.png "Damian Casmiri on the Roles of Developed and Developing Countries according to CDR")
Damian Casmiri on the Roles of Developed and Developing Countries according to CDR
Posted on May 17, 2010 | No CommentsDamian Casmiri, Tanzanian Delegation Want to learn more about this interviewee? About Damian Casmiri Want more videos featuring this interviewee? Damian Casmiri Videos Damian Casmiri was a delegate to COP-15 […] -
![Damian Casmiri, Tanzanian Delegation Want to learn more about this interviewee? About Damian Casmiri Want more videos featuring this interviewee? Damian Casmiri Videos Damian Casmiri was a delegate to COP-15 […]](https://mosaics.dickinson.edu/cop15-2009/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2010/05/Picture-32.png "Damian Casmiri on Financial Help From Developed Countries")
Damian Casmiri on Financial Help From Developed Countries
Posted on May 17, 2010 | No CommentsDamian Casmiri, Tanzanian Delegation Want to learn more about this interviewee? About Damian Casmiri Want more videos featuring this interviewee? Damian Casmiri Videos Damian Casmiri was a delegate to COP-15 […] -
![Damian Casmiri on “Common But Differentiated Responsibilities” Want to learn more about this interviewee? About Damian Casmiri Want more videos featuring this interviewee? Damian Casmiri Videos Damian Casmiri was a […]](https://mosaics.dickinson.edu/cop15-2009/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2010/05/Picture-22.png "Damian Casmiri on Common but Differentiated Responsibilities")
Damian Casmiri on Common but Differentiated Responsibilities
Posted on May 17, 2010 | No CommentsDamian Casmiri on “Common But Differentiated Responsibilities” Want to learn more about this interviewee? About Damian Casmiri Want more videos featuring this interviewee? Damian Casmiri Videos Damian Casmiri was a […] -
![Denis J. Sonwa – Developing Countries Mr. Denis J. Sonwa, a scientist for CIFOR (Center for International Forestry Research) in Cameroon talks about the adaptation needs of people in Central […]](https://mosaics.dickinson.edu/cop15-2009/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2010/05/Picture-3.png "Denis J. Sonwa on Developing Countries")
Denis J. Sonwa on Developing Countries
Posted on May 6, 2010 | No CommentsDenis J. Sonwa – Developing Countries Mr. Denis J. Sonwa, a scientist for CIFOR (Center for International Forestry Research) in Cameroon talks about the adaptation needs of people in Central […] -
![CBDR Mr. Denis J. Sonwa, a scientist for CIFOR (Center for International Forestry Research) in Cameroon talks about the difficulties in implementing mitigation strategies in Central Africa, as well as […]](https://mosaics.dickinson.edu/cop15-2009/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2010/05/Picture-2.png "Denis J. Sonwa on Common but Differentiated Responsibilities")
Denis J. Sonwa on Common but Differentiated Responsibilities
Posted on May 6, 2010 | No CommentsCBDR Mr. Denis J. Sonwa, a scientist for CIFOR (Center for International Forestry Research) in Cameroon talks about the difficulties in implementing mitigation strategies in Central Africa, as well as […] -
![Denis J. Sonwa of Cameroon Mr. Denis J. Sonwa, a scientist for CIFOR (Center for International Forestry Research) in Cameroon talks about the possibilities for poverty alleviation and mitigation under […]](https://mosaics.dickinson.edu/cop15-2009/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2010/05/Picture-1.png "Denis J. Sonwa on Implementation of REDD Programs")
Denis J. Sonwa on Implementation of REDD Programs
Posted on May 6, 2010 | No CommentsDenis J. Sonwa of Cameroon Mr. Denis J. Sonwa, a scientist for CIFOR (Center for International Forestry Research) in Cameroon talks about the possibilities for poverty alleviation and mitigation under […] -
![Schellnuhuber_US John Schellnuhuber discusses the ethical imperative the United States has to the rest of the world, as well as the practical benefits the United States would gain through cooperation. […]](https://mosaics.dickinson.edu/cop15-2009/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2010/04/Screen-shot-2010-04-28-at-6.00.10-PM.png "Hans Joachim Schellnhuber on the United States")
Hans Joachim Schellnhuber on the United States
Posted on April 28, 2010 | No CommentsSchellnuhuber_US John Schellnuhuber discusses the ethical imperative the United States has to the rest of the world, as well as the practical benefits the United States would gain through cooperation. […] -
![Hewitson_outcome Question asked: What would be a successful outcome for COP-15? Hewitson’s response: Hewitson argues that success means something different to every nation. He does, however, venture at a few […]](https://mosaics.dickinson.edu/cop15-2009/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2010/04/Hewitson-outcome.png "Bruce Hewitson on What Success Means at the COP")
Bruce Hewitson on What Success Means at the COP
Posted on April 28, 2010 | No CommentsHewitson_outcome Question asked: What would be a successful outcome for COP-15? Hewitson’s response: Hewitson argues that success means something different to every nation. He does, however, venture at a few […] -
![Hewitson_research policy at COP Question asked: How do researchers and policy-makers interact at the COP? Hewitson’s answer: Hewitson states that scientists were necessarily divorced from the political presence by the […]](https://mosaics.dickinson.edu/cop15-2009/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2010/04/hewitson-research-policy-at-COP.png "Bruce Hewitson on Research and Policy as Necessarily Separate at COP-15")
Bruce Hewitson on Research and Policy as Necessarily Separate at COP-15
Posted on April 28, 2010 | No CommentsHewitson_research policy at COP Question asked: How do researchers and policy-makers interact at the COP? Hewitson’s answer: Hewitson states that scientists were necessarily divorced from the political presence by the […] -
![Hewitson_research Question asked: What area of research do you work in and how does it relate to the COP? Hewitson’s answer: Hewitson focused mainly on regional climate projections in Africa. […]](https://mosaics.dickinson.edu/cop15-2009/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2010/04/Hewitson-Research.png "Bruce Hewitson on Regional Climate Modeling in Africa")
Bruce Hewitson on Regional Climate Modeling in Africa
Posted on April 28, 2010 | No CommentsHewitson_research Question asked: What area of research do you work in and how does it relate to the COP? Hewitson’s answer: Hewitson focused mainly on regional climate projections in Africa. […] -
![Hewitson_ethical vs practical Question asked: do ethical interests gain ground in the negotiations or are practical interests more directly addressed? Hewitson’s answer: Hewitson comments that countries almost exclusively favor their […]](https://mosaics.dickinson.edu/cop15-2009/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2010/04/hewitson-pratical....png "Bruce Hewitson on Ethics vs. National Interest")
Bruce Hewitson on Ethics vs. National Interest
Posted on April 28, 2010 | No CommentsHewitson_ethical vs practical Question asked: do ethical interests gain ground in the negotiations or are practical interests more directly addressed? Hewitson’s answer: Hewitson comments that countries almost exclusively favor their […]