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Cancun Climate talks: I heart Kyoto Protocol

I love KP stunt at the Cancun climate talks. Credit Christine Campeau/Caritas

By Christine Campeau, Climate Change and Food Security Advisor Palazzo San Calisto

We were greeted at the CancunMesse convention centre today with an offer to have our picture taken while standing in a heart, holding an ‘I love KP’ sign (KP is short for Kyoto Protocol). And we did. People lined up one by one to show their devotion for the legally binding treaty that is set to expire shortly.

This stunt in support of the Kyoto Protocol came in retaliation to the harsh statement made by Japan on Monday when it announced that it would ‘not inscribe its target under the Kyoto Protocol under any conditions or under any circumstances’. Yes, you heard it correctly. Continue reading

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