Climate politics
South Africa authorises coal splurge during UN climate summit
Government accused of ignoring increasingly severe water crisis as it gives green light to more coal plants in bid to tackle electricity shortages
Climate cash promises lack clarity, warn poor nations at UN talks
A $50m fund will help developing countries monitor emissions, but calls to radically scale up cash for protection from extreme weather go unanswered
African countries bid for climate self sufficiency
As the UN climate talks start wrapping up, leaders from the continent share their vision for a developing world that leads climate action
John Kerry: full transcript of COP22 climate summit speech
Text from US secretary of state’s address to UN talks in Marrakech, Morocco, signalling end of an era of Washington’s climate leadership
Note to UK: China sees green economy as trade essential
Influential foreign ministry official emphasises importance of green economy for Beijing, says climate negotiations and free trade talks can generate global prosperity
With appeal to Trump, Kerry (and US) leave climate leadership
US secretary of state delivers impassioned plea to president-elect not to ignore science or wishes of American people when considering climate strategy
US business to Trump: support the UN climate deal
Mars, Kellogg and Levi are among 360 investors and multinationals telling Donald Trump low carbon policies will benefit US growth and jobs
US, EU offer to help African countries deliver climate plans
New international partnership aims to provide the technical knowledge needed to couple climate action and growth in developing countries
Marrakech Call decoded: UN sends Trump its climate demands
On Tuesday over 190 governments agreed on what was billed as a strong message of global unity on climate change – here we explain to the president-elect what it means
Over dinner, top economies plan Trump climate response
Monday meeting of coalition including UK, Germany, Mexico, Brazil, Canada and Marshalls ended with pledge to push ahead with carbon cuts
UK set to ratify Paris climate deal at COP22 summit
British government likely to join Japan, Australia and Italy in joining UN’s flagship carbon cutting pact during COP22 Marrakech negotiations
Ban Ki-moon: Trump must face climate change reality
UN chief pins hopes on market forces to convince president-elect to back down from threat to pull US from deal to cut greenhouse gas emissions
Adaptation finance: climate change’s forgotten child
Top advisor to poor countries says he’s changing advice and telling them to give up reliance on the promises of adaptation funding from developed countries
Climate deal must offer hope for coal miners, says German minister
If the shift away from fossil fuels is not carefully managed, it will create left-behind communities and resentment, officials warn at COP22 climate talks
After Trump win, Obama’s climate envoys fight back
US climate negotiators emerged from their post-election silence in Marrakech with a bellicose message that their legacy was beyond reach of Donald Trump
Countries rely on carrot, not stick, to keep Trump in Paris Agreement
EU, Saudi chiefs dismiss the prospect of trade penalties to deter a US exit from the UN climate pact, focusing on the benefits of participation
Africa forgotten amid global climate battle between rich countries
As negotiations enter the second week, countries from the continent feel neglected despite this year’s big promises
Philippines energy chief blocks UN climate deal approval
Energy department chief says country needs more time to plan for lower carbon future, arguing developing countries must not be forced to cut their emissions
UN confirms 2016 will be hottest year on record
“Another year. Another record,” says World Meteorological Organisation chief, as temperatures smash the mark set last year
Without funding, developing country climate plans will wither
By taking strong action now, by mid-century Latin America could protect food production, secure its unparalleled biodiversity and natural capital