General Sites for Country Research
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Afghanistan
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Angola
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Argentina
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Australia
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Bangladesh
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Bolivia
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Brazil
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Canada
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Chile
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China
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Czech Republic
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Egypt
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Finland
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France
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Germany
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Greece
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India
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Indonesia
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Iran
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Israel
Japan
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Jordan
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Kenya
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Liberia
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Mexico
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Malaysia
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Myanmar
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New Zealand
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Nigeria
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Pakistan:
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Papua New Guinea
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Paraguay
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Philippines
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Portugal
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Russia
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Saudi Arabia
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South Africa
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South Korea
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Spain
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Sweden
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Switzerland
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Syria
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Turkey
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Uganda
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Ukraine
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United Kingdom
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United States
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Uruguay
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To learn more about Afghanistan’s position on climate change:
- UNEP, 2015. “Climate Change and Governance in Afghanistan.” http://www.unep.org/disastersandconflicts/news/climate-change-and-governance-afghanistan
- The Guardian, 2017. “How Climate Change is a Death Sentence in Afghanistan’s Highlands.” https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/aug/28/how-climate-change-is-death-sentence-afghanistan-highlands-global-warming
Angola
To learn more about Angola’s position on climate change:
- The Africa Report, 2014. “Angola’s Diplomatic Dancing.” http://www.theafricareport.com/Country-Focus/angolas-diplomatic-dancing.html
- Agencia Angola Press, 2015: “Angola Negotiates New Climate Change Agreement Based on Constitution.” http://www.angop.ao/angola/en_us/noticias/ambiente/2015/7/35/Angola-negotiates-new-climate-change-agreement-based-Constitution,4f8d5f02-4a54-49c7-8228-c0e62ae99910.html
Argentina
To learn more about Argentina’s position on climate change:
- Reuters, 2016. “U.S., Argentina take steps to combat climate change.” http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-argentina-climatechange/u-s-argentina-take-steps-to-tackle-climate-change-idUSKCN0WP23K
- The Guardian, 2015. “Argentina still has no strategy for Paris climate change summit.” https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/jul/08/argentina-still-has-no-strategy-for-paris-climate-change-summit
Australia
To learn more about Australia’s position on climate change:
- The Australian Government’s Action on Climate Change, 2017 http://www.environment.gov.au/climate-change/publications/fact-sheet-australian-governments-action-climate-change
- The Guardian, 2017. “Australia’s conservative government fiddles on climate change policy” https://www.theguardian.com/environment/commentisfree/2017/jan/20/australias-conservative-government-fiddles-on-climate-policy-while-the-country-burns
Bangladesh
To learn more about Bangladesh’s position on climate change:
- Views of Bangladesh on Climate Change and its Possible Security Implications https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/content/dsd/resources/res_pdfs/ga-64/cc-inputs/Bangladesh_CCIS.pdf
- The Daily Star, 2016. “Paris Agreement and the Bangladesh Perspective” http://www.thedailystar.net/supplements/new-year-special-2016/paris-agreement-and-the-bangladesh-perspective-195028
Bolivia
To learn more about Bolivia’s position on climate change:
- Reuters, 2015. “Bolivia’s Morales, once leftist climate pact foe, turns pragmatic.” http://www.reuters.com/article/us-climatechange-summit-bolivia/bolivias-morales-once-leftist-climate-pact-foe-turns-pragmatic-idUSKBN0TE2H620151125
- Al Jazeera, 2015. “Bolivia’s Morales blames capitalism for climate change.” http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2015/10/bolivia-morales-blames-capitalism-climate-change-151013084626123.html
Bosnia and Herzegovina
To learn more about Bosnia and Herzegovina’s position on climate change:
- United Nations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, n.d. “Joint Response to Climate Change in Bosnia and Herzegovina.” http://ba.one.un.org/content/unct/bosnia_and_herzegovina/en/home/presscenter/joint-response-to-climate-change-in-bosnia-and-herzegovina.html
- The World Bank, 2016. “Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Montenegro Cooperate to Strengthen Resilience to Climate Change.” http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2016/05/09/bosnia-and-herzegovina-montenegro-and-serbia-cooperate-to-strengthen-resilience-to-climate-change
Brazil
To learn more about Brazil’s position on climate change:
- UNESCO, n.d. “Climate Change in Brazil” http://www.unesco.org/new/en/brasilia/natural-sciences/environment/climate-change/
- The Guardian, 2015. “Brazil’s ditching of climate change targets may not signal policy shift” https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/may/22/brazil-climate-change-policy-china-obama
Canada
To learn more about Canada’s position on climate change:
- The New York Times, 2016. “Canada’s Trudeau Steps Up on Climate Change” https://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/07/opinion/canadas-trudeau-steps-up-on-climate-change.html?mcubz=0
- Canada’s Priorities on Climate Change, 2016 https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/climate-change/canada-priorities.html
Chile
To learn more about Chile’s position on climate change:
- British Broadcasting Corporation, 2009. “Chile Faces Climate Change Challenge.” http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8058080.stm
- National Public Radio, 2017. “In Chile, many Regard Climate Change as the Greatest External Threat” http://www.npr.org/sections/parallels/2017/07/16/536896748/in-chile-many-regard-climate-change-as-the-greatest-external-threat
China
To learn more about China’s position on climate change:
- The New York Times, 2017. “China’s Role in Climate Change, and Possibly Fighting It.” https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/02/world/asia/chinas-role-in-climate-change-and-possibly-in-fighting-it.html?mcubz=0
- CNN, 2017. “Can China Pick up US Slack on Climate Change?” http://www.cnn.com/2017/03/29/asia/china-trump-climate-change/index.html
- The Financial Times, 2017. “China is Shaping Up to be a World Leader on Climate Change.” https://www.ft.com/content/3f1ba5ba-ddac-11e6-86ac-f253db7791c6
Czech Republic
To learn more about the Czech Republic’s position on climate change:
- Radio Prague, 2017. “Czech Republic Moves to Fulfill International Climate Change Pledge.” http://www.czech.cz/en/Aktuality/Czech-Republic-moves-to-fulfil-international-clima
- The Guardian, 2009. “Czech Leader Joins Meeting of Climate Change Deniers.” https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2009/mar/09/climate-change-deniers
Democratic Republic of the Congo
To learn more about the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s position on climate change:
- Global Climate Change Alliance, 2016, Addressing Climate Change in the Democratic Republic of Congo
- Climate Links, 2017, Climate Risks in Food for Peace Geographies
Egypt
To learn more about Egypt’s Position on climate change:
- UNDP, 2014. “Against All Odds: Egypt’s Fight Against Climate Change.” http://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/blog/2014/11/26/Against-All-Odds-Egypt-s-fight-against-Climate-Change.html
- US News, 2015. “Egypt’s Coming Climate Calamity.” https://www.usnews.com/opinion/blogs/world-report/2015/04/03/climate-change-is-consuming-the-nile-delta-and-egypt-with-it
Finland
To learn more about Finland’s position on climate change:
- Uutiset, 2017. “Finnish leaders slam U.S. pullout from climate pact.” https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/finnish_leaders_slam_us_pullout_from_paris_climate_pact/9645739
- Climate Home, 2014, Finland Reveals new climate change laws
France
To learn more about France’s position on climate change:
- The Guardian, 2015. “France launches Global Drive for Climate Change.” https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/oct/19/france-launches-global-drive-for-climate-deal
- France Calls on World Leaders to give Paris Climate Deal ‘New Push,’ 2016 http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/french-foreign-policy/climate/2015-paris-climate-conference-cop21/article/france-calls-on-world-leaders-to-give-paris-climate-deal-new-push-22-01-16
Germany
To learn more about Germany’s position on climate change:
- Fortune, 2017. “Germany and China Position Themselves as World Climate Leaders.” http://fortune.com/2017/06/01/paris-agreement-germany-china-trump/
- National Geographic, 2015. “Germany Could be a Model for How We’ll Get Power in the Future.” http://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2015/11/germany-renewable-energy-revolution/
Greece
To learn more about Greece’s position on climate change:
- World Wildlife Fund, 2015. “Greece Changes Government and Environmental Policy.” https://www.wwf.gr/crisis-watch/crisis-watch/governance/17-governance/greece-changes-government-and-environmental-policy
- WWF, 2016, Greece has yet to plan a national strategy for climate change
India
To learn more about India’s position on climate change:
- Time Magazine, 2015. “Why India has a Point at the Climate Change Talks.” http://time.com/4138055/india-paris-talks-climate-change/
- National Public Radio, 2015. “India Ratifies Paris Climate Agreement.” http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/10/02/496305658/india-ratifies-paris-climate-change-agreement
Indonesia
To learn more about Indonesia’s position on climate change:
- Rappler, 2015. “Indonesia Steps Up Commitment to Fight Climate Change at #COP21.” https://www.rappler.com/world/regions/asia-pacific/indonesia/bahasa/englishedition/115805-cop21-climate-change-deal-indonesia
Iran
To learn more about Iran’s position on climate change:
- Al-Jazeera, 2015. “Sanctions Hurt Climate Change Efforts, Iran envoy says.” http://america.aljazeera.com/articles/2015/10/21/iran-sanctions-block-climate-change-plan.html
- Financial Tribune, 2017. “Iran Unveils Strategic Plan to Combat Climate Change.” https://financialtribune.com/articles/environment/64656/iran-unveils-strategic-plan-to-combat-climate-change
- Time Magazine, 2017. “The Visible Effects of Climate Change in Iran.” http://time.com/4713291/iran-climate-change/
Israel
- Jewish Telegraphic Agency, 2017, Israel’s government is right-wing. But it’s taking climate change seriously
- The Times of Israel, 2017, Netanyahu hails Israel’s ‘leading role’ in addressing climate change
- The Jerusalem Post, 2017, Climate Change: an Existential Threat to Israel, the US, and the World
Japan
To learn more about Japan’s position on climate change:
- The New York Times, 2016. “Japan is Obsessed with Climate Change. Young People Don’t Get It” https://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/05/science/japan-global-warming.html?mcubz=0
- The Japan Times, 2015. “Japan’s Action Plan to Fight Climate Change.” https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2015/07/30/commentary/japan-commentary/japans-action-plan-to-fight-climate-change/#.WbKhQ7KGPIU
Jordan
To learn more about Jordan’s position on climate change:
- The Jordan Times, 2016. “Climate Change Impact on Jordan an Opportunity in Disguise.” http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/climate-change-impact-jordan-opportunity-disguise%E2%80%99
- The Global Observatory, 2013. “Joran Addresses Climate Change But Not Government Reforms.” https://theglobalobservatory.org/2013/05/jordan-addresses-climate-change-but-not-government-reforms/
Kenya
To learn more about Kenya’s position on climate change:
- Human Rights Watch, 2015. Kenya: Climate Change Threatens Human Rights.” https://www.hrw.org/news/2015/10/15/kenya-climate-change-threatens-rights
- Government of Kenya, Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources, n.d. “Kenya Launches National Climate Change Action Plan” http://www.kccap.info/
Liberia
To learn more about Liberia’s position on climate change:
- Climate Links, 2017, Climate Risk profile
Mexico
To learn more about Mexico’s position on climate change:
- The World Bank, 2013. “Mexico Seeks to Adapt to Climate Change and Mitigate its Effects.” http://www.worldbank.org/en/results/2013/04/17/mexico-seeks-to-adapt-to-climate-change-and-mitigate-its-effects
- The Boston Globe, Climate Change Turns Mexico into a Parched and Sinking Capital https://www.bostonglobe.com/news/world/.../climate-change...mexico.../story.html
Malaysia
To learn more about Malaysia’s position on climate change:
- World Wildlife Fund, 2008. “WWF -- Malaysia’s Position on Climate Change.” http://www.wwf.org.my/?uNewsID=5720
- Malaysian Palm Oil Council, 2015. Malaysia Reiterates Commitments Towards Climate Change Reduction at UN Climate Summit http://www.mpoc.org.my/Malaysia_Reiterates_Commitments_Towards_Climate_Change_Reduction_at_UN_Climate_Summit.aspx
Myanmar
To learn more about Myanmar’s position on climate change:
- Inter Press Service, 2014. “Myanmar Wakes Up to Climate Change.” http://www.ipsnews.net/2014/05/myanmar-wakes-climate-change/
- Southeast Asia Globe, 2017. “Aung San Suu Kyi’s Climate Change Crisis.” http://sea-globe.com/myanmar-climate-change/
New Zealand
To learn more about New Zealand’s position on climate change:
- New Zealand, Ministry of the Environment, n.d: “Climate Change Impacts in New Zealand.” http://www.mfe.govt.nz/climate-change/how-climate-change-affects-nz/climate-change-impacts
- New Zealand, Ministry of the Environment, 2017. “New Zealand Climate Change Work Programme -- Mitigation.” http://www.mfe.govt.nz/climate-change/reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions/new-zealand%E2%80%99s-climate-change-work-programme
Nigeria
To learn more about Nigeria’s position on climate change:
- All Africa, 2016. “Nigeria: Agricultural Policies and Climate Change.” http://allafrica.com/stories/201612190692.html
- National Nigerian Petroleum Corporation, n.d. “Nigeria Unveils New Global Climate Change Policy.” http://allafrica.com/stories/201612190692.html
Pakistan:
To learn more about Pakistan’s position on climate change:
- Foreign Policy, 2016. “Pakistan’s Big Threat Isn’t Terrorism -- It’s Climate Change.” http://foreignpolicy.com/2016/03/04/pakistans-big-threat-isnt-terrorism-its-climate-change/
Papua New Guinea
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Paraguay
To learn more about Paraguay’s position on climate change:
- Climate and Development Lab, 2015. “Paraguay’s Surprisingly Powerful Voice in Climate Negotiations.” http://www.climatedevlab.brown.edu/home/paraguays-surprisingly-powerful-voice-in-climate-negotiations
- Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, 2014. “Climate Change Will Have Significant Impacts on Paraguay’s Economy.” https://www.cepal.org/en/noticias/el-cambio-climatico-tendria-impactos-significativos-en-la-economia-paraguaya
Philippines
To learn more about the Philippines position on climate change:
- CNN Philippines, 2016. “Philippines Reversal on Paris Climate Deal a Risk, Experts Say.” http://cnnphilippines.com/world/2016/07/22/philippines-reversal-on-Paris-climate-deal-a-risk.html
- Gulf News, 2017. “Philippines Formally Joins Paris Agreement on Climate Change on Earth Day.” http://gulfnews.com/news/asia/philippines/philippines-formally-joins-paris-agreement-on-climate-change-on-earth-day-1.2015413
Portugal
To learn more about Portugal’s position on climate change:
- The Portugal News, 2013. “Government Invests Millions in Adapting Country to Climate Change.” http://www.theportugalnews.com/news/government-invests-millions-in-adapting-country-to-climate-change/29671
- Euronews, 2017. “What Impact Did Climate Change Have on Portugal’s Deadly Fire?” http://www.euronews.com/2017/06/18/what-impact-did-climate-change-have-in-portugal-s-deadly-wildfire
Russia
To learn more about Russia’s position on climate change:
- Bloomberg News, 2016. “Russia Wins in a Retreat on Climate Change.” https://www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2016-12-15/russia-wins-in-a-retreat-on-climate-change
- The New York Times, 2016. “A Change in Tone for Vladimir Putin’s Climate Change Pledges.” https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/projects/cp/climate/2015-paris-climate-talks/vladimir-putin-climate-change-pledges-russia
Saudi Arabia
To learn more about Saudi Arabia’s position on climate change:
- The Financial Times, 2016. “Saudi Arabia will Stick to Paris Accord Climate Change Pledges.” https://www.ft.com/content/7471a4a8-a9b3-11e6-809d-c9f98a0cf216
- Reuters, 2009. “UN Climate Talks Threaten Our Survival: Saudi Arabia.” http://www.reuters.com/article/us-climate-saudi-bonn-interview/u-n-climate-talks-threaten-our-survival-saudi-arabia-idUSTRE5371QM20090408
South Africa
To learn more about South Africa’s position on climate change:
- All Africa, 2015. “South Africa's Position On Climate Change Ahead of UNFCCC Cop 21 Summit.” http://allafrica.com/stories/201511130232.html
- Business Media Mags, n.d. South Africa’s Road To COP21 And The 2015 Climate Deal http://businessmediamags.co.za/south-africas-road-to-cop21-and-the-2015-climate-deal/
South Korea
To learn more about South Korea’s position on climate change:
- Reuters, 2015. “South Korea to Cut 2030 Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 37 percent from BAU levels.” http://www.reuters.com/article/us-climatechange-southkorea/south-korea-to-cut-2030-greenhouse-gas-emissions-by-37-percent-from-bau-levels-idUSKCN0PA04N20150630
Spain
To learn more about Spain’s position on climate change:
- The Atlantic, 2016. “Climate Change Could Transform Southern Spain into Desert.” https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2016/11/the-next-century-will-change-europes-climate-more-than-the-past-10000-years-did/505760/
- Phys.org, 2016. “Spain Vows to Quickly Ratify Climate Pact.” https://phys.org/news/2016-11-spain-vows-quickly-ratify-climate.html
Sweden
To learn more about Sweden’s position on climate change:
- The Guardian, 2017. “Only Sweden, Germany, and France among EU are Pursuing Climate Change Goals, says study.” https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/mar/28/only-sweden-germany-france-pursuing-paris-climate-goals-study
- The Local, 2017. “Sweden the EU’s ‘Climate Leader:’ Report.’ https://www.thelocal.se/20170328/sweden-the-eus-climate-leader-report
Switzerland
To learn more about Switzerland’s position on climate change:
- The Guardian, 2015. “Switzerland Becomes First Country to Submit Paris Climate Deal Pledge.” https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/feb/27/switzerland-becomes-first-country-to-submit-paris-climate-deal-pledge
- Swiss Info, 2015. “How is Switzerland Perceived at the Paris Climate Change Conference?” https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/paris-negotiations_how-is-switzerland-perceived-at-the-climate-conference-/41819622
Syria
To learn more about Syria’s position on climate change:
- The Washington Post, 2017. “Why Nicaragua and Syria Didn’t Join the Paris Climate Accord.” https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2017/05/31/why-nicaragua-and-syria-didnt-join-the-paris-climate-accord/?utm_term=.ddfe6be0b6ee
- PBS News Hour, 2016. “A Major Contributor to the Syrian Conflict? Climate Change.” http://www.pbs.org/newshour/making-sense/a-major-contributor-to-the-syrian-conflict-climate-change/
Turkey
To learn more about Turkey’s position on climate change:
- Reuters, 2017. “Erdogan Says U.S. Stance Stalls Turkish Ratification of Paris Climate Deal.” https://www.reuters.com/article/us-g20-climatechange-turkey/erdogan-says-u-s-stance-stalls-turkish-ratification-of-paris-climate-deal-idUSKBN19T11R
- The New York Times, 2017. “Trump May Find Some Allies on Climate Change at G-20 Meeting.” https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/05/climate/g20-climate-change-paris-accord-trump-merkel-germany.html?mcubz=0
Uganda
To learn more about Uganda’s position on climate change:
- Peace Child International, 2016. “The Impacts of Climate Change in Uganda.” https://peacechild.org/impacts-climate-change-uganda/
- National Geographic, 2017. “A Drying Climate Threatens Africa’s Coffee, but Hope Remains.” https://peacechild.org/impacts-climate-change-uganda/
Ukraine
To learn more about Ukraine’s position on climate change:
- Brookings, 2014. “Energy, Climate Change, and Security in the Context of Ukraine: A Discussion with Danish Foreign Minister Martin Lidegaard.” https://www.brookings.edu/blog/planetpolicy/2014/05/13/energy-climate-change-and-security-in-the-context-of-ukraine-a-discussion-with-danish-foreign-minister-martin-lidegaard/
United Kingdom
To learn more about the United Kingdom’s position on climate change:
- The Guardian, 2016. “UK Ratifies Paris Climate Agreement.” https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/nov/17/uk-boris-johnson-ratifies-paris-climate-agreement
- Gov.uk, 2016. “Public Want Urgent Global Action to Tackle Climate Change.” https://www.gov.uk/government/news/public-want-urgent-global-action-to-tackle-climate-change
United States
To learn more about the United States’ position on climate change:
- The New York Times, 2017. “Rick Perry Skirts Question on Trump’s Stance on Climate Change.” https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/05/world/asia/trump-climate-change-paris-accord.html?mcubz=0
- CNN, 2017. “G20 Closes with Rebuke to Trump’s Climate Change Stance.” http://www.cnn.com/2017/07/08/europe/g20-merkel-trump-communique/index.html
Uruguay
To learn more about Uruguay’s position on climate change:
- The World Bank, 2011. “Farmers Confront the Effects of Climate Change.” http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2011/11/17/uruguay-farmers-confront-effects-climate-change
- The Guardian, 2015. “Uruguay Makes Dramatic Shift to nearly 95% electricity from clean energy.” https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/dec/03/uruguay-makes-dramatic-shift-to-nearly-95-clean-energy