On 4 June 2009, In Bonn, Technical briefing by the Chair of the AWG-LCA on historical responsibility as a guide to future action to address climate change In response to a request made by some Parties during the fifth session of the AWG-LCA, the Chair organized a technical briefing to enable Parties to receive and share views on the concept of historical responsibility as a guide to future action to address climate change. Mr Martin Khor, Executive Director of the South Centre, made remarks to the concept and its application in other areas on historical responsibility and related concepts. These were followed by interactive discussions
South Centre is an intergovernmental organization and think-tank of developing countries based in Geneva. The Centre assists in developing points of view of the South on major policy issues, and generates ideas and action-oriented proposals for consideration by the collectivity of South governments and institutions.The Media and Communications Unit of South Centre produces digital video commentaries to support the three key areas where South Centre has developed substantial knowledge base are Trade for Development; Innovation, Access to Knowledge and Intellectual Property; and Global Governance for Development.
