Can Botswana soothe Paris� pain?

Friday, November 27, 2015

In so far as climate change is concerned, the answer is yes. When senior environment officials, including the minister, touch down in Paris, France for the biggest conference on climate change, Botswana will be at the forefront of countries with robust proposals on the global challenge. Mmegi Correspondent, BONIFACE KEAKABETSE, reports

Paris is known as the city of ‘love and lights’. The former comes from Paris’ reputation as a magnet for the lovestruck while the latter comes from its fame as a centre of bright ideas and education.

Romance or bright ideas, however, are the last thing on Parisians’ minds, as they emerge from the worst terror attacks in their history, with the city, country and region frozen in shock at the brazen and callous nature of the assault.

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