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As the world hails Paris, Africa’s energy plans are stagnating
Despite bold promises of the UN’s first comprehensive global warming deal, African governments feel their demands for energy equity are being ignored
High and dry: South African drought leaves Lesotho parched
Water-rich Lesotho has long lubricated South Africa’s burgeoning population, but when drought struck in 2016, it was the residents of Katse village who suffered
Australia lags behind as Paris climate deal swings into action
At the first conference of the climate pact in Morocco next month, Australia will be in the laggards’ corner
Paris climate deal to enter into force on 4 November
Tweet from UN climate chief confirms global pact to curb use of oil, gas and coal will become international law by November
New Zealand ratifies climate deal amid accounting fraud claims
Climate change minister claims historic gesture puts New Zealand at the top climate table. But questions remain over use of carbon credits
Paris climate deal close to entry into force after EU vote
UN climate pact likely to enter into force in early November ahead of COP22 Marrakech summit after MEPs signal strong approval for agreement
Africa’s farmers need help: can the UN climate talks deliver?
Africa’s agriculture sector is wilting under erratic rainfall – but with technology, education and funding there’s a way back
India signals intent ahead of Marrakech climate summit
Statement from environment chief says Delhi wants clear evidence of how rich countries will deliver $100 billion a year by 2020 by COP22 talks
India outlines conditions for Paris climate deal support
India passes last legal hurdle before formally joining UN climate pact, but cabinet lists a number of caveats
1.5 to stay alive: UN’s warming goal feels the heat
The tougher temperature goal was a great victory for the vulnerable countries in terms of global diplomacy and advocacy. Now comes the hard part of implementation
UN: 20 more countries ready to ratify Paris climate deal
UN expects nearly 50 countries to have ratified new global pact to slash fossil fuel emissions by 21 September
UN cash crunch means poor face climate envoy funding axe
Lower than expected contributions to global climate body means some small island states and least developed nations may have fewer envoys at COP22
EU faces ‘ridicule’ over delay to ratify Paris climate deal
In state of the union address, European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker expresses embarrassment at slow progress
UN urged to hold world leaders’ climate bash every five years
Marshall Islands president says heads of state need regular reminders about threat posed by global warming
Saudi Arabia warns UN over 1.5C climate study
Riyadh says IPCC must retain independence from political process, and will not be able to offer full picture of climate challenges for governments
Reaction: US and China ratify Paris climate agreement
Leading civil society groups, Al Gore, Michael Bloomberg and UN leaders say formal approval by biggest polluters is a tipping point in climate fight
WWF names Manuel Pulgar-Vidal as new climate chief
Chair of COP20 Lima climate summit joins top conservation charity to spearhead work on implementing Paris Agreement
Paris temperature check: Australia’s climate plans in focus
The outsider who came in from the cold: Malcolm Turnbull said tackling climate change “inspires and energises” him, but has he delivered?
Brazil to ratify Paris climate deal on 29 August – reports
Interim president Michel Temer keen to beat US and China in race to formally back Paris climate agreement
Morocco targets long term climate plans at COP22 talks
Minister tells Climate Home the 2016 UN climate meeting should focus on decarbonisation, finance and adaptation pathways