Climate politics
Why 2014 is a critical year for the politics of climate change
High level summits in New York and Lima expected to deliver roadmap towards global deal in 2015
Kerry announces $24.6m aid to rebuild Philippines post Haiyan
US Secretary of State promises extra funds to Philippines, which he says looks like a ‘war zone’ in wake of Typhoon Haiyan
EU in Wonderland: it’s time to get real about the 2030 climate targets
Europe is in two minds over its next set of low carbon goals, but ambition is vital as the world is watching says E3G’s Ingrid Holmes
UK sending ‘mixed signals’ over EU climate ambition
The UK is well versed in showmanship when it comes to climate change targets. But does it mean what it says?
Can Sigmar Gabriel reboot Germany’s low carbon agenda?
Vice-Chancellor will lead ‘super ministry’ focusing on energy and economic policy, but needs to act fast to maintain supply and cut costs
UN outlines plans for 2015 global disaster risk reduction deal
March 2015 summit in Japanese city of Sendai set to lay foundations for climate change treaty later that year
Ban Ki-moon: leaders must bring solutions to 2014 climate summit
UN chief says he wants bold announcements and action at the climate leaders meeting he will host next September
UK should consider tougher climate targets, advisors say
Committee on Climate Change cites ‘clear economic benefits’ of cutting greenhouse gas emissions and investing in low carbon growth
China outlines climate change adaptation plans
Leading planning agency calls for more resilient infrastructure, warning global warming cost country $32.9 billion since 1990
Climate targets ‘impossible’ unless rich cut emissions 10%
Tyndall Centre scientist argues that radical emissions reductions are required to keep within safe warming limits
Poland argues for delay to EU 2030 climate package
Former COP19 president Marcin Korolec says that EU should wait till 2015 to decide on climate package to align with UN
EU could agree 45% emissions reduction target by 2030 – MEPs
Increased ambition from Europe hinges on global agreement in 2015 say insiders
Loss and damage: UN needs to deliver on Warsaw climate pact
Loss and damage mechanism was a victory for developing countries, but its success will depend on work done in months ahead experts tell RTCC
World Coal: UN climate chief Figueres ‘ignoring reality’
Coal lobbyist Milton Catelin says Christiana Figueres is too focused on climate change and misunderstands energy sector
How can Peru make next year’s climate summit a success?
Guy Edwards and Timmon Roberts say that Peru is well placed to ensure the UN makes progress on climate change next year
Kofi Annan: ‘just one more shot’ to prevent dangerous warming
Political leadership required to make progress towards ambitious climate agreement says former UN Secretary General
The path to Paris will be tough, agree UN climate chiefs past and present
Christiana Figueres, Michael Zammit Cutajar and Yvo de Boer on challenges facing international negotiations up to 2015 Paris summit
US taxpayers will foot bill for climate change inaction
Hurricane Sandy and drought that hit 70% of the country were estimated to have cost the US more than $100bn in financial losses
UN climate talks: how did countries come to agreement in Warsaw?
Frustrations of negotiators evident in leaked transcripts of closed door talks during Warsaw climate conference
Five reasons why the 2013 climate talks were a success
This year’s round of international climate negotiations weren’t all doom and gloom. We’ve chosen five outcomes worth celebrating