Geoscience Reference
In-Depth Information
ENGOs
The Environmental Non-Governmental Organizations (ENGOs), though not a homo-
geneous group, they have a relatively united view on climate change. They universally
accepted the science of climate change and its possible impact, and have campaigned
for strong commitments on the part of governments and business to address the prob-
lem. However, there are significant differences among the ENGOs regarding specific
issues in negotiations, particularly the possibility of emissions trading. The split can be
seen as reflecting a cultural difference between the New and Old Worlds. For example,
Greenpeace International, based in Amsterdam, is strongly opposed to emissions trad-
ing, while Brazilian Friends of the Earth are strongly supportive of it.
