An IPL nun blogs from Bali: Final thoughts

Friday:

From the Climate Action Network we learned that last night, Thursday here in Bali," the US made a last ditch attempt to block progress on the Bali roadmap by submitting a proposal to ditch the Kyoto Protocol and replace it with a non-binding bottom up, voluntary framework. This outrageous behaviour was met with stunned silence by the delegates.'" The Bush administration, it would seem, has once again totally abandoned what moral and legal obligations it may have.

In a hopeful move, óne by one, EU ministers are in line to boycott the MEM (a forum for major emitters organized by the Bush administration). The German Environment Minister, stated that "if Bali did not culminate in substantial progress, then the EU would boycott the Hawaii MEM in January, 2008. The world is asking for quantified emission reduction targets....which the US opposes.

We have no idea what is currently taking place behind closed doors...together we must send all good energy and prayers that hearts may be moved..and indeed substantial, critical issues addressed in this convention. We must move forward as ONE EARTH COMMUNITY.

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Saturday:

This is Saturday, the 15th here in Bali. Negotiations continued through the night into early morning. There will be a plenary this morning to hopefully make the final decisions. It appears there are two main issues to agree on:

-Mitigation levels for developing countries. These are conditions for adataptation funds

-Whether or not the specific targets for emission level reductions are included.

One member of the US negotiating delegation has been reported to say: (quote is not exact) "we know that the EU is doing what they can to reduce CO2 emissions...and we in the US are very dedicated!"

We shall see what develops. I leave for the airport in minutes...and will stay in touch when I return to Oregon.

In the meantime...let us continue in our efforts towards creating a movement among the faith communities...a movement towards a more stable, just, compassionate EARTH Community.

Sincerely, with hope

Sr. Pat Nagle