The US and China Unveil Clean Energy Collaboration
During President Obama’s visit to China, the two countries presented a comprehensive strategy for collaborative efforts focused on clean energy and low carbon technologies. Read some analysis by Julian Wong at Climate Progress and at his blog, the Green Leap Forward.

South Korea Pledges Aggressive Emission Cuts
South Korea laid out voluntary plans to reduce greenhouse gases 30% of current levels by 2020. The effort could put more pressure on developed nations to agree to stricter targets, and position South Korea as a leader in transitioning toward a low-carbon economy. Read more here.

Solar Technology and Leap-frogging to Sustainability
An article from the good folks at GOOD about the importance of solar power in sustainable development for the world’s rural poor. Check it out.

The Role of Agriculture in Driving Greenhouse Gas Emissions
An informative article from the Earth Institute’s Climate Matters blog about the way in which advances in agricultural production have changed the dynamics of greenhouse gas emissions related to agriculture. Read more here.

Climate Change, Food Security, and Water

A look at the interconnection of food security and climatic changes, such as increased drought and changing weather patterns, at the recent FAO summit in Rome. Read more at Circle of Blue Waternews.