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LIVE IN LIMA – DAY 10: UN COP20 climate change summit
Rolling commentary, news, analysis and video from the 20th Conference of the Parties to the UN Climate Convention in Lima, Peru
Slow progress at Lima climate talks “costing lives” says Oxfam chief
INTERVIEW: Winnie Byanyima tells RTCC negotiators have detached human feelings from what is being discussed
France climate chief admits Lima talks may not deliver clear result
NEWS: Hosts of Paris summit start to flex muscles behind scenes, as hopes of clear outcome in Peru fade
4 issues to resolve before gavel falls on UN climate deal
NEWS: Ministers must get their act together on these key issues for a successful deal in Paris, says Mohamed Adow
Bangladesh: Poor nations expect too much climate aid from west
NEWS: As rich countries struggle with economic downturn, poor nations must deal with climate impacts themselves, says Hossain Manju
IN PICTURES: Latin America’s biggest ever climate march
BLOG: As negotiators work towards a global climate deal at UN talks in Lima, an estimated 20,000 people demanded action
Al Gore gets poetic in call for Lima climate action
BLOG: Former US vice president and climate champion expresses optimism for a breakthrough in global efforts to tackle climate change
Chinese cities targeting emissions peak next year
NEWS: Low carbon urban development is key to meeting national 2030 peak emissions goal, China’s climate change minister said in Lima
Late Night Lima – envoys battle to contain expanding climate deal
BLOG: UN wants a draft version of a 2015 agreement to be delivered by Friday, but negotiators seem to have other ideas
LIVE IN LIMA – DAY 9: UN COP20 climate change summit
Rolling commentary, news, analysis and video from the 20th Conference of the Parties to the UN Climate Convention in Lima, Peru
Pressure rising on Delhi to target ambitious carbon cuts
NEWS: India unlikely to set peaking year at Lima climate talks, says minister, but could offer goal early in 2015
Oil price slump a “golden opportunity” to price carbon – IEA
NEWS: Lead energy analyst says low fuel cost allows policymakers to slash fossil fuel subsidies without hurting consumers
Australia pledges $165 million to Green Climate Fund
NEWS: Key fund passes $10bn after unexpected climate finance pledge by Australian foreign minister
Ban Ki-moon optimistic Lima summit can deliver climate deal
NEWS: UN secretary general sees evidence countries are working better together thanks to leaders summit he hosted in September
Ed Davey: Oil-rich states should diversify their economies
NEWS: Saudi Arabia and others need to invest in renewable technology as oil demand dwindles, says UK climate secretary
Latin America must tackle inequality to cut emissions
COMMENT: As UN climate talks take place in Lima, inadequate housing and public transport are contributing to climate change
LIVE IN LIMA – DAY 8: UN COP20 climate change summit
Rolling commentary, news, analysis and video from the 20th Conference of the Parties to the UN Climate Convention in Lima, Peru
World Bank chief calls for “zero net emissions” climate goal
NEWS: Jim Kim joins growing momentum behind drive to ensure 2015 climate deal will wipe out fossil fuel use
Taiwan calls for support to take part in climate talks
NEWS: As negotiators in Lima work towards a global climate deal, Taiwan is relegated to the fringes by mainland China
Shell makes climate pitch as UN targets zero carbon planet
NEWS: Oil giant tells hostile delegates at Lima talks it can be part of a solution to global warming