Climate talks at half way stage in Doha

(Vatican Radio) The annual U.N. climate conference is nearing its halfway point in Doha.
Already splits have opened up between rich and poor nations over how to divide the burden _ and financial cost _ of protecting the world from overheating. The talks are aimed at cutting the emissions of greenhouse gases that a vast majority of climate scientists say is to blame for the rising temperatures.

Lydia O’Kane spoke to Emilie Johann, Climate Policy officer for CIDSE, the international alliance of Catholic development agencies, who is in Doha for the summit.

She says, “We all need to be pushing for a stronger decision and this morning was one of the first marches ever in Qatar for civil society to put pressure on decision makers…”

Research presented on the sidelines of the conference on Friday indicated that some countries, including the U.S., are unlikely to meet their current, voluntary, emissions pledges unless they step up their climate efforts. Listen