How might energy-intensive (EI) sectors and those that are also trade-intensive (EITI) be included in the use of economic instruments for mitigation in South Africa? Carbon tax or emissions trading are being considered among the economic instruments that could be implemented in emerging South...

A fair, effective, flexible and inclusive climate regime beyond 2012 will need several political balances. Mitigation and funding will be at the heart of the agreement. The IPCC's Fourth Assessment Report indicates that absolute reductions will be needed in Annex I (AI) countries and substantial...