UN climate change talks in Durban end with plan of action on global warming that defers a number of key issues until next year, although vulnerable states say package of accords will not ensure their survival

Agriculture Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson says the production of raw materials for bio-fuels will not threaten food security.

Is the specific outcome of the COP-17 negotiations all that matters and the only way of measuring success of the COP-17 meeting? And how has SA done as host?

Just back for COP17....too early for definitive views, but it was a stimulating and encouraging event in spite of what much the popular media will have us believe. Having been in Copenhagen 2 years ago, I am encouraged by what I heard and saw.