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Why it’s time to radically overhaul UN climate summits
We need to get creative about climate action: so my proposal is to put the implementers in the middle of global talks and the negotiators on the periphery
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
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
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
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
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
Saudi Arabia working on plan to boost climate target
World’s top petroleum exporter not deterred by incoming Trump presidency; says it will explore new ways to cut carbon emissions
California governor pledges US climate change leadership
Sunshine state has target of 40% carbon cuts on 1990 levels by 2030 and Donald Trump win will not change that, says governor
World Bank broke own rules as coalmine left Kosovo village “in limbo”
Failings on the part of the bank contributed to “real and often severe harm” over a “prolonged period” to villagers around the Sibovc mine, says leaked report
One week to save UN climate change talks from Trump
As the eyes of the world look to Marrakech for a signal of the Trump effect, can diplomats show that the climate is bigger than one man?
Republicans plan multi-billion dollar climate budget raid
Under President Trump, the US is expected to halt cash for climate-friendly development, holding back international action
Paris climate coalition urges US to show leadership
Group of countries that pushed for ambitious greenhouse gas treaty with US last year issues statement, warning Trump administration against nixing Paris
Israeli presence at climate talks causes anger in Morocco
“Morocco remains and will always remain the prime defender of the Palestinian cause,” said Moroccan foreign minister and COP22 president
UN climate boss offers to work with Trump on carbon plan
Patricia Espinosa extends offer to New Yorker’s team as head of C40 city alliance says US mayors will push ahead with implementing climate plans