Early submission to UN reveals White House support for flexible deal involving developed and developing nations
Comment: Natural disasters are set to become more common in a warming world, and politicians should take note says the IIED’s Saleemul Huq
UK Prime Minister backs efforts to cut global carbon emissions, linking flooding to rising greenhouse gas levels
Reports from Washington DC suggest Obama Administration has held series of meeting to discuss possible climate strategies
Current head of international negotiations says developing nations will need to deliver emission reduction plans by 2015
Global warming hasn’t slowed say researchers, trade winds have simply carried the heat into the Pacific Ocean – temporarily
Former Environment Secretary Lord Deben says national flood programmes have been neglected in past two decades
Presidents of France and USA issue statement ahead of summit to discuss economy, security and global warming
Scientists say evidence supports theory that exceptionally wet and stormy winter is caused at least in part by climate change
Europe could drop out of key economic race with China, USA and India unless it backs low carbon growth
Speaking in London, Christine Lagarde says UN emissions deal and fossil fuel subsidies cut are now global priorities
Economic growth and millions of jobs at risk if German leader does not stamp authority on negotiations say campaigners
US Secretary of State tells security experts climate challenge requires “collective leadership”
Joint statement says atomic power will play “critical role” in cost-effective low carbon transition
Former NYC Mayor Mike Bloomberg latest high-profile appointment as UN pushes for ambitious global deal
Government says new carbon trading scheme will be critical to meeting climate targets by end of decade
Francois Hollande’s climate negotiatons advisor urges Obama urged to commit to low carbon economy ahead of 2015 summit
Documents from whistleblower reveal extensive intelligence operation at 2009 UN meeting in Danish capital
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says energy efficiency drive will generate new jobs and boost economic productivity
Envoy for Least Developed Countries “optimistic” about UN talks, but says rich nations need to demonstrate commitment to carbon cuts