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1. November 28, 2012 03:30 PM

   Dull news from Doha

   UN climate summit a ho-hum affair for the press

   By Curtis Brainard

   The United Nations climate-change summit that began in Doha, Qatar, on Monday has so far been a ho-hum affair for the press. Most American news outlets didn’t even bother to send a correspondent, reflecting a general decline in attendance at the annual meeting by North American and European journalists. Coverage may pick up as the two-week confab wears on, but...

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2. December 22, 2011 02:42 PM

   Protecting Journalists in Worldwide Danger Zones

   When international protocols fall short

   By Natasha Lennard

   This month marks the five-year anniversary of the United Nations’ adoption of Security Council Resolution 1738, which obliges nations to safeguard journalists operating in conflict zones. The international community hailed the passage as a landmark for protecting our colleagues and defending free speech. Yet journalists around the world continue to work under threat, and in many countries, impunity reigns. According...

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3. June 18, 2012 05:45 PM

   Rio+20 roundup

   Coverage of the UN sustainable development summit revs up, or not

   By Curtis Brainard

   Big, international summits geared toward protecting the environment and promoting sustainability just don’t have the cachet that they used to. “Expectations are low for Rio+20,” Reuters reported on Monday morning, reflecting the dominant theme in coverage leading up to the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, which starts Wednesday in Brazil. The event is a follow-up to the historic environment...

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4. June 22, 2012 03:15 PM

   Rio+20 side events become the main event

   Does the summit deserve the scorn and indifference it has received from the media?

   By James Fahn

   Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — Tragedy and farce. Those are the two general impressions conveyed by much of the world’s media regarding the global negotiations taking place here this week, which harken back to the historical treaty talks held 20 years ago in the same city. Journalists covering the UN Conference on Sustainable Development, Rio+20, knew something was odd when...

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