CrazyExpat Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 There's growing frustration in Thailand, as a major climate change conference nears its end. Representatives of 180 countries are in Bangkok, following up last month's negotiations in New York. After this meeting there's one more regional negotiating round in Barcelona, before the main Copenhagen summit in December. That's the deadline set by the UN for finalising a successor agreement to the Kyoto Protocol. Time is running out to finalise a draft text for Copenhagen, and wealthy and developing countries have yet to reach consensus on several sticking points. http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/asiapac/stories/200910/s2708947.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaifan Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 I think while Thai Government policy is reasonably 'green' the average Thai is less focused. Too many plastic bags and too much polystyrene, non-biodegradeable Packaging, and too much of a disposable society are all major problems here in Thailand. However Thailand is one of those countries most likely to be affected by Global Warming - too many people fail to give credence to the belief that Bangkok may be underwater in 50 (yes 50, not 500) years!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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