Climate politics
25 years later: When the world united against climate change
FEATURE: The Paris climate deal was the latest chapter of a story that started a quarter of a century ago, and owes much to US Republicans and UK Conservatives
UK urged to adopt zero carbon emissions target
CRIB NOTES 7-11 MARCH: Cross-party coalition calls on UK to submit new climate law, China outlines elements of 5 Year Plan, Green Climate Fund board meets in Songdo
Germany, Austria call for higher EU 2030 climate ambition
NEWS: Environment ministers criticise ‘very weak’ European Commission response to Paris climate pact – but other states defend existing target
Climate victims and investors need Paris deal ratification
COMMENT: Strong support for the COP21 deal in April is vital to ensure momentum and confidence in a low carbon transition is maintained, argues Christian Aid’s top climate advisor
EU plans no change to climate target before 2030
NEWS: Weak Commission proposal undermines Paris deal and hard-won trust of vulnerable countries, campaigners warn
Morocco climate summit faces funding drought due to EU spat
NEWS: Brussels is withholding €12m contribution to COP22 in a diplomatic row over Rabat’s claim on Western Sahara
Climate diplomacy delivered Paris: Now it’s time to up the stakes
COMMENT: Gambian Minister Pa Ousman Jarju says there’s a continued need for climate diplomacy and ambitious climate action
Wikileaks: US spied on Merkel, Ban climate communications
NEWS: Latest batch of released intercepts reveal US penetrated UN, Germany and Japan discussions on plans for the Copenhagen climate summit
Who’s in line to be the next UN climate change chief?
ANALYSIS: The UN wants an official with ‘high professional standing and an intimate knowledge of the issues’ to replace Christiana Figueres when she leaves in July
World’s poorest seek to revive ‘high ambition coalition’ of Paris climate summit
NEWS: Unlikely grouping of rich, poor and emerging economies important to maintain momentum on back of landmark deal, say experts
Climate change has dropped off the political radar
COMMENT: Was the political masterstroke signed off in Paris the zenith of climate action, wonders Climate Home’s editor as countries go eerily quiet on what next
Yvo de Boer: Paris was a small step for mankind, a giant leap for man
COMMENT: Climate summit’s achievements were modest, but political writing is now on the wall writes former UN climate chief
Weekly wrap: Figueres and Fabius to leave in UN climate talks exodus
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Christiana Figueres to leave UN climate change role
NEWS: UN’s chief climate diplomat and key player in Paris agreement says she will step down in July
Palestine to submit UN climate pledge mid-year
NEWS: As disputed territory gets increasing international recognition, lead envoy says it is ready to contribute to global warming efforts
Segolene Royal appointed president of UN climate talks
NEWS: France’s environment minister replaces Laurent Fabius in build-up to next round of annual talks in Marrakech in November
Todd Stern: US will sign and support Paris climate change pact
NEWS: Despite intense hostility from Republican critics and legal block from Supreme Court, top US negotiator says White House is ‘sticking to its plan’
A day in the life of a climate change envoy
BLOG: What’s it like negotiating for the world’s poorest at UN climate talks? Here’s a unique glimpse into life behind the scenes, courtesy of the London-based IIED
Laurent Fabius quits as UN climate talks president
NEWS: Official credited with guiding Paris COP21 summit to successful conclusion announces he is to step down to focus on new role heading constitutional court
Why the Paris climate deal doesn’t depend on the US
BLOG: With or without Washington, governments in developing countries are already taking steps to slash emissions and clean up their economies