it was reformed in durban so that it would allow financing for projects.hink those very hands-on, practical steps forward to engaging with the problem and to help us development the environmental technologies that we need may prove to be important. >> suarez: nathan hultman, poorer countries in cancun last year and copenhagen the year before said, "we need help. we can't afford to implement the technologies that would be necessary to blunt the effects of climate change where we live." >> and just building off this previous comment, the negotiations at durban did make progress on some potentially smaller, more mundane issues so, for example there's a green climate fund like you mentioned that's supposed to leverage up to $100 billion a year for new financing for projects to reduce the emissions in developing countries and help them develop to the climate changes we expect to see. there's a new technology mechanism that was conceived in the cancun agreements last year but made operational through some of the decisions that were taken at durban. that will pot

nhk world susumu kojima is in durban. earlier he updated us on the focus of negotiations. >> reporter: the talks are on based on the presumption that the kyoto protocol will be extended. they are now trying to figure out a framework for extending kyoto. the focus is on how initial redactions can be imposed on developed countries from 2013. they are working out the details of the ruse including how many years they are to be committed to the carbon cuts. many of the developing countries have been concerned that without the kyoto protocol, the efforts to reduce greenhouse gases will be slowed. they have also been stressing that the developed nations are the ones who are responsible for climate change. so their government should do something to reduce their impact on the environment. even before this conference started, the european union said it would approve extending kyoto with conditions. if it came from that position, it would face a strong backlash from developing nations. with that in mind, the protocol will most likel

nhk world susumu kojima is in durban. earlier he updated us on the focus of negotiations. >> reporter: the talks are on based on the presumption that the kyoto protocol will be extended. they are now trying to figure out a framework for extending kyoto. the focus is on how initial redactions can be imposed on developed countries from 2013. they are working out the details of the ruse including how many years they are to be committed to the carbon cuts. many of the developing countries have been concerned that without the kyoto protocol, the efforts to reduce greenhouse gases will be slowed. they have also been stressing that the developed nations are the ones who are responsible for climate change. so their government should do something to reduce their impact on the environment. even before this conference started, the european union said it would approve extending kyoto with conditions. if it came from that position, it would face a strong backlash from developing nations. with that in mind, the protocol will most likel

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nhk world's susumu kojima reports. >> i'm in a village south of durban. the unseasonal heavy storm recently damaged all these crops. villagers grow peppers, tomatoes and other vegetables here on communal farms. heavy rains last month pounded their fields, leaving their crops rotten. the rains were unprecedented this time of year. they devastated farmers' livelihoods. >> translator: it's really painful. because we are never going to get money. we can't get anything. >> reporter: some scientists may be able to help. more than 70 south african and japanese researchers got together last year to minimize the damage from abnormal weather. they are developing a system to forecast weather, several months to several years ahead. on this day, scientists from south africa visited a japanese research institute to exchange ideas. researchers feed data into a computer to reproduce freak weather events from the past. >> we are sharing data also to look at what happened exactly during this season in order to find the most suitable model to simulate these heavy rainfall e

climate summit in durban south africa wrapped up over the weekend with out a comprehensive treaty for the world to stop or even slow down global climate change the deal reached in durban just kicks the can down the road by laying out steps towards signing a new climate change treaty in two thousand and fifteen that will be enacted in two thousand and twenty. the time frame most climate scientists agree is the point of no return one small victory for the durban summit is that nations like china and india will no longer be considered developing nations will no longer be exempted from mandatory emissions cuts when the deal is finally reached but perhaps the most poignant moment of the entire un climate summit came one jolly up a door i spoke on behalf of the world's youth address the convention on its last day the last in the failure of negotiators to come up with a suitable plan. the international energy agency tells us we have five years until the window to avoid irreversible climate change closes the science tells us that we have five years maximum you're saying give us ten the most s

now earlier this month the durban summit south africa kicked off with representatives from one hundred and ninety five countries gathering off the sake of countering climate change for this month we discussed the failures of efforts in cancun and copenhagen to produce any success and it looks like the two week long durban summit had a similar outcome just yesterday canada's environmental minister peter kent announced that his country will be withdrawing from the kyoto protocol which expires next year formally ending the country's effort in global approach to combating climate change it's now clear that kyoto is not the path forward for a global solution to climate change if anything it's an impediment. now according to several ports this was for all was a long time coming especially since prime minister stephen harper's conservative government never braced the agreement signed by the previous administration but under the protocol signed in one thousand nine hundred seven canada was obligated to cut their emissions to six percent below nine hundred ninety levels our emissions were actua

consulate in durban, deeply disturbed at what the u.s.ing any kind of discussions about mandatory limitations on something that threatens us all. also, not responsibly talking about a proposal that hillary clinton put forward in copenhagen two years ago, which was a $100 billion green climate fund to deal with the effects of climate change, especially for the poorest nations that didn't create the conditions that have led to severe climate changes but have to deal with it today. the u.s. is standing in the way, only standing, for example, with saudi arabia. they voted to block a consensus around the green climate fund a few weeks ago only standing with saw die arabia against the rest of the world on this. the u.s. has a lot to evaluate in where we stand today. >> amy, the big issue seems to be. my understanding is there are sort of two issue ons the table. the overarching issue is the fact that there is this division between developed countries and developing countries in the kyoto protocol. there is an understanding as you said and the p

arrived in durban to taepd a meeting. he met for a climate change and energy efficiency meeting. >> translator: i will explain japan's stance at the meeting. i will do my best to gain mutual benefit through bilateral talks with member countries, by sharing views with each other. >> japan is exposed. . some delegates support its plans to create a new framework to replace the treaty. the europeanindicated it will allow to continue. the chinese government is suggesting it may accept legally binding targets beyond 2020. japan is pushing for a new framework to be created at an early date. but tough negotiations are expected because there's growing pressure to extend the kyoto protocol. >>> a major trade fair of state of the art solar cells and ecofriendly technologies is underway in tokyo. >> reporter: more than 200 companies from around the world are taking part in the event. they are displaying latest models such as a product that can be used in place. solar cells come in various shapes and sizes to suit different needs. som

the ministerial meeting is under way at the clichlate change conference in durban south africa. it is shifting to an attempt to create a frail work to replace the kyoto protocol. >> translator: the people of japan continue to be positive about tackling climate change and contributing to global actions. >> in the second day of the ministerial meeting, they stressed that the match will not change the japanese efforts to deal with global warming. but he also said that japan will not commit itself to the kyoto protocol after it expires in 2012. instead he proposed setting up a new framework as soon as possible. from developing nations, they responded to the speech by saying that japan needs to be part of the kyoto system. >> right now we need extension of the kyoto protocol for developing countries that don't have enough time. >> it's very important for the protocol. i think that it will have a deal about the climate change. >> they were continuing the protocol therefore are stronger than ever against this background, negotiations are not about whether to continue the protocol, but

also sending a signal of flexibility which is the signal to durban. we're here [unintelligible] if countries are saying we do not move into some condition are mad. i see it is bringing impact to the negotiation already. a time that europe and other major players, they should respond to china's offer of their official statement. and this week, the ministers have arrived here to strike a deal. i think it is left to see whether china's statement can turn into real flexibility. and we will -- and real constructive effort in trying to find this middle ground. if the eu can accept this and other countries like the u.s. can join the consensus. i think the action needs to be delivered. that we will see in the next couple days. >> with this plan by china for binding emissions after 20/20, do you think there is a chance of a brick through -- break theithrough? >> this is a multilateral negotiation. i think now that china does put its proposal or its road map clearly on the table, they say china is considering a legally binding -- emission limits after 20/20 and

the first to withdraw from kyoto, dealing a blow to the treaty at the climate summit wrapped up in durban>> the canadian environment ministers said signing the protocol had been a mistake. >> the targets for 2012 would be the equivalent of by the removing every part, a truck, 80 become a tractor, a blend of a police car, and vehicle of every kind from canadian roads. or closing down the entire farming and agricultural sector and cutting heat to every home, of is the hospital, factory, and building in canada. >> canada extract millions of barrels of oil from tar sands, requiring enormous amounts of energy and requiring more co2 emissions than conventional methods. but canada wants to continue the process without risking being fined. the announcement drew immediate criticism from environmental groups and the opposition. >> our government is advocating its international responsibilities. it is like we are the kid in school knows we're going to tell the class, so we have been brought it before that happens. >> at the durban conference, activist for attention to canada's climate-damaging pract

. >>> time is not on the side of delegates in durban.re trying to find common ground on how the world's carbon emissions should be regulated. but the same issues that divided them going into this climate change meeting still exist. and it's looking increasingly unlikely they will be able to bridge the gap before their gathering wraps up on friday. >>> nhk's susumu kojima reports. >> reporter: delegates are still divided over when to launch a new framework after the kyoto protocol expires next year. kyoto requires only industrialized countries to reduce emissions. major emitters, including china and the united states are not obliged to make carbon cuts. south africa's ministers of cooperation is chair ing these talks. she nominated for five meetings on different themes on thursday to the final day of talks. >> there is very little time left. your creativity in finding compromise, finding common ground and finding solutions must be intensified. >> reporter: the european union has indicated it will accept an extension of the kyoto protocol

. >> climate change the talks in durban, south africa are entering a crucial phase.egotiators from 190 countries have until friday to agree on a follow-up deal to the kyoto protocol. if they do not, there will soon be no binding global agreement on emissions reductions. expectations are low amid new calls for the world's biggest polluters to commit to cuts. >> german environment minister meeting with counterparts from mali and grenada. he says poor nations did not cause climate change and suffer its effects more and more. and with time running out, mark andrews have to sign climate agreement. the kyoto protocol accounts for only 50% of today's emissions. >> if we want to help countries like mali, grenada, and others, than 15% is not enough. we need emerging tensions like china on board, but of course the u.s. as well. >> germany has donated 15 million euros to mali and grenada for environmental initiatives in dealing with climate change to these countries' debts need convincing that the problem requires action. unlike the u.s., india, and china. >> we ask our corresp

francisco was awarded the best marine building policy -- green building policy award last week in durban, south africa, for its building ordinance. we had 22 other cities that competed against us. all told, we graded out to be the top in the category at the ordinance projected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in san francisco and produce a 10-year present value of almost a billion dollars from those savings. that is great. the award is from the green in building council leadership award for excellence. it was a panel comprised of the un habitat and green building council. it is terrific, and most recently, mayor ed lee did a press release and also saluted staff efforts of the building inspection department, and also the department of environment, public utilities commission, for their commitment to a sustainable and green city. along with that, i would also like to say thank you very much for some of the commendation that came about four ben mann of the staff, along with evelyn cart and their service for helping to produce the high level of quality and service to the public. they had b

climate conference in durban, south africa teetered on the brink of collapse as it neared a close today. the european union has proposed a 2015 target date for a new pact of binding cuts on the world's biggest greenhouse gas emitters. it would replace the kyoto protocol which expires next year. the u.s., india and china-- the world's three largest carbon emitters-- never signed on to that treaty. the european commissioner for climate change acknowledged negotiations are down to the wire. >> if there is no further movement from what i have seen until 4:00 this morng, then i must say i don't think that there will be a deal in durban. that is what we are faced with. there is still time to move and i must say there have been a lot of constructive talks. >> holman: the climate talks likely will carry over into saturday. they're also expected to produce a fund to help the least- developed countries cope with climate change impacts. ford is recalling more than 100,000 ford fusion and mercury milan sedans because their wheels could fall off. the recall affects the 2010 and 2011 models of the tw

the agency made the announcement at a news conference in durban, south africa, where the u.n. climate talks are under way. the secretary-general of the world meteorological organization, michel jarraud, said that abnormal weather linked to global warming has caused droughts and floods throughout the world. many countries have been badly damaged. jarraud said that some 70 countries around the world, mostly in africa, remain vulnerable to natural disasters because they lack basic weather monitoring equipment, such as rain or wind gauges. he emphasized they needed support from industrialized nations. japan has been working with south africa on a weather forecasting study in southern africa using japan's earth simulator, one of the world's fastest supercomputers. jarraud acknowledged that japan's contribution is indispensable. >> we expect that japan will play a key role in making us aware of the very advanced facilities of the earth's variabilities, which is making a very significant contribution already to climate science. foreign ministers from the european union are considerin

it is coming at a time when the world is talking about moving away from the kyoto treaty and the durban treaty is in question as well, and it shows the importance of the region's taking concerted approach to meeting these goals, is 15% reduction goal is not unattainable, but as we have said before a number of times, it will require measures that they're a little bit more grave than we have on the table today, including potentially some pricing-related alternatives, in my opinion, going beyond parking and repricing to get to solutions. the other thing i wanted to highlight is the really untenable set of results that we are seeing related to affordable housing and related to the percentage of income, of household income, that is predicted to become necessary in order for people to afford living in the bay area. those percentages are very, very high. for households earning less than $30,000 a year, we go from 77% to 87% to 89% in 2014. people will be paying for housing at the expense of food and transportation. that obviously has to change. it echoes supervisor campos' comments about reall

that is what the durban conference was about in south africa this weekend, also about redistributionamerican money. i want you to know very clearly where i stand on this issue. i oppose agenda 21. i oppose putting united states in an international political body where we you lose u.s. sovereignty. i do not agree with that. i do not agree with a lot of the goals of the u.n., and i do not agree with taking money away from you and redistributing it across the world. because i believe in america and american sovereignty. thank you for asking that question. [applause] >> i will work to get us out of these bad treaties we have been a part of. i oppose the u.n. right to the child and all of those. >> you did a great job on the debate last night. [applause] you got into an exchange about iran with ron paul and his policy that he would have. can you explain why iran such a threat to the united states security? >> thank you for asking that question. this is a big issue that came up last night. president obama has fallen down on this issue. he has taken his eye off the most significant national

climate change conference in durban, south africa, is set to go into overtime as delegates scramble to reach some sort of agreement on tackling global warming. the eu and many developing countries want a road map that would eventually lead to an accord binding all nations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. china, the u.s., and india, the world's biggest polluters, reject the time line towards an agreement on global warming. activist accused of the countries of dragging their feet and are urging delegates -- activists accuse the wealthy countries of dragging their feet and are urging the delegates to take decisive action. i asked our correspondent what chance there is that the delegates will get over their main sticking points. >> there is still a chance. the package on the negotiating table is clear-cut. the eu is prepared to continue with the protocol -- the kyoto protocol beyond 2012. even the entire reduction targets, but only if other big e mentors that are not bound by the kyoto protocol as of right now -- emitters that are not bound by the kyoto protocol as of right now also agr

the agency made the announcement as a news conference in durban south africa. the secretary general said that normal weather linked to gloeshl warming has caused droughts and floods throughout the world. many countries have been badly damaged. some 70 countries mostly in africa remain vulnerable to naturalisasters because of a lack of basic weather monitoring equipment. they need support from industrialized nations. japan has been working with south africa on a weather forecasting study in southern africa using japan's earth simulator. one of the worldest fastest supercomputers. >> we expect that japan will play a key role and are aware of the very advance facilities of the earth simulatine inine inin. >> foreign ministers from across the european union are considering more sanctions on iran. they met to figure out what to do after protesters attacked the british embassy in tehran. met in brussels. they drafted a statement announcing the storming of the embassy. it said the attack was a violation of the vienna convention. the ministers deplore the decision to e

bbc news, durban. >> cricket in crisis. sri lanka blames government intervention for ruining their favorite game. >> libyas oil reserves are the biggest in africa. the industry was hit badly by the conflict. production is picking up. good news for the country's coffers, the big challenges remain. >> the oil industry in libya is on the move again. the refinery is operating at full capacity. it's a far cry from a few months ago. today, the reminders are all too clear. >> we have lost a lot of equipment. it's estimated that the damages are in the neighborhood of $10 million. >> the oil production is expected to recover to pre-four levels by the middle of next year. it's good news for a country that gets pretty much all its income from oil. as the industry tries to recover, many are asking if people will get a bigger slice of the oil wealth in the future. >> the rest has gone away. we hope that what we get from the oil will be sent to libya. >> the national transitional council says it is setting up a committee that could see a