Quick Summary of Climate Change Science

1. Reduce carbon and other GHG emissions - become more efficient and consume less 2. Capture and store carbon underground 3. Use more existing non-GHG emitting energy sources 4. Preserve forests and oceans (carbon sequestration) 5. Reduce black carbon emissions 6. Develop new non-GHG energy technologies and infrastructure

 Rich countries are primary source of GHG (at the moment) but poor countries receive primary impact.  Who will pay?  Who gets to decide, monitor and enforce?  Who will win the technology race?  How can political suicide at home be avoided?

Rio – Kyoto – Copenhagen …..

 G-7 Countries G-7 Countries  G-77 Countries + China G-77 Countries + China  Corporations  Non-Governmental Organizations (Pew)

 What is a fair budget of GHG emissions for both developed and developing nations? - gradually managed convergence of emission rights between developed and developing countries  What is a reasonable a target date for global peak emissions?  What are easy to solve problems that can get quick results? - What is a good mechanism for immediate action on REDD and Black Carbon REDDBlack Carbon  How can trust be developed and restored among nations? Recommend a credible and transparent framework - international support and cooperation for solutions and responses to climate change.

 Tuesday, May 18 – 6:25 to 7:55 PM Auditorium Panel of Experts – What Should We do After Copenhagen 1 st meeting of Groups  Thursday, May 20 – 6:25 to 7:55 PM Auditorium Panel of NCSSM Experts (Science and Economics) Meeting of Groups  Tuesday, May 25 – 6:25 to 7:55 PM  Auditorium Presentation on principled negotiations Group positions presented Group meetings and informal Negotations  Thursday, May 27 – 6:25 to 7:55 PM Auditorium Final debate and concluding votes

 Prepare positions on the 4 questions that help to solve global climate change problems while remaining faithful to your country or organization’s needs and goals  Work within your country or organization’s “Group” to generate shared positions that are acceptable to all members  Attend the Summit meetings to gather information and assist your group and other groups help reach constructive conclusions on 4 Summit questions.

  “Hitting Reboot: Where next for Climate after Copenhagen” “Hitting Reboot: Where next for Climate after Copenhagen”  Country positions and impact analysis:   Play the game:

Carbon dioxide released by humans Annual increase in atmospheric CO2 (ice core) (direct)