Climate politics
South Korea confirms 30% carbon reduction target by 2020
Government says new carbon trading scheme will be critical to meeting climate targets by end of decade
USA critical to Paris climate summit success says Hollande advisor
Francois Hollande’s climate negotiatons advisor urges Obama urged to commit to low carbon economy ahead of 2015 summit
China unhappy with ‘carbon budget’ reference in IPCC review
Chinese government objected to scientists including carbon budget in IPCC Summary for Policymakers, documents reveal
Snowden NSA files reveal US spied on diplomats at UN climate summit
Documents from whistleblower reveal extensive intelligence operation at 2009 UN meeting in Danish capital
China, India and Brazil could ‘derail’ UN climate deal says UK envoy
Leading climate diplomat Sir David King says some developing countries are too vague about whether they will sign UN treaty
UN climate talks: rich nations need to deliver in 2014 says Gambia envoy
Envoy for Least Developed Countries “optimistic” about UN talks, but says rich nations need to demonstrate commitment to carbon cuts
EU energy chief labels new climate targets “stupid”
EU energy commissioner Günther Oettinger condemns the EU’s 2030 package, which he presented last week
State of the Union: Obama calls for climate urgency
President says he will use executive powers to curb use of coal, but defends plans to use more gas and oil
State of the Union: How will Obama tackle climate change?
US president’s climate ambition faces tough test as mid-term elections and hostile Congress limit room to manouevre in 2014
Tunisia embeds climate change in constitution
Parliament vote makes country only third on planet to have legal commitment to tackling climate causes and impacts
World Bank chief backs fossil fuel divestment drive
Jim Yong Kim says levels of carbon dioxide threaten development gains over the past two decades
Al Gore: world close to a ‘political tipping point’ on climate change
Superstorms Sandy and Haiyan raising awareness of climate threats says former US VP, as leaders discuss solutions in Davos
Ban Ki-moon: Davos summit can set tone for UN climate talks
UN chief urges CEOs and world leaders attending World Economic Forum to accelerate low carbon investment
Developing nations express dismay at “disappointing” EU climate package
Small Island States and Least Developed Countries say science demands higher level of ambition than 40% target
EU 2030 climate and energy package – all the reaction
Political leaders, business, clean energy groups and NGOs offer their reaction to the EU’s 2030 climate and energy package
EU proposes 40% carbon pollution cut by 2030
EU’s climate and energy package proposes new targets for emissions and renewables, but bruising member state talks beckons
UK budget cuts could lead to flooding damage worth £3bn
Independent Climate Change Committee confirms massive shortfall in government spending on flood defences
Davos to discuss climate as UN makes new push for cuts
Weird weather and impacts of natural disasters high up the agenda at World Economic Forum gabfest
RTCC 2014 Climate Change Awards
Download an entry form today and explain why you or your company should be considered for our 2014 showcase
EU bickering continues over 2030 climate targets
Pressure builds on EU President Barroso as Commissioners battle over region’s low carbon trajectory