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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
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
Green growth: lessons in climate resilience from world’s poorest
Some least developed countries are at the forefront of efforts to cut pollution, adapt to climate change and achieve economic and social development
Bonn 2013 climate change talks: closing reaction
Response to the end of the Bonn talks from Christiana Figueres, Connie Hedegaard, the Least Developed Countries, Save the Children and more
83 developing states call for clear climate finance & emission pledges
Alliance of Small Island States and Least Developed Countries groups ay UN talks in Bonn over the next two weeks must focus on short-term emission reductions
World’s poorest set to assume leadership role at UN talks
After 60 years of mixed results from development aid, least developed countries seem keen to set their own agenda in international arena
Post-2015 sustainability goals ‘should target consumption’
New group representing Least Developed Countries says post-2015 agenda should focus on role of rich nation in damaging environment
UK lawyers launch climate diplomacy bootcamp
Lawyers train negotiators from least developed countries in an effort to level the playing field at the UN climate talks
World’s poorest could accept binding emission cuts
Least Developed Countries bloc at UN climate talks say they are prepared to commit themselves to binding cuts in their emissions of greenhouse gases
World’s poorest nations plan to ‘take lead’ at climate talks
Least Developed Countries (LDC) say they have lost patience with the glacial pace of the UN climate change talks and plan to set their own agenda
Bangkok 2012 – Poorest nations issue plea for support in climate battle while richest accused of watering down ambition
EU, Australia and New Zealand signal less ambition and more flexibility with pledges while least developed countries reiterate need for financial and logistical help to fight climate change at home.
COP29 Bulletin Day 10: Draft finance text missing numbers, more effort sought on emissions-cutting
The draft text outlines two very different options on the post-2025 goal for finance for developing nations, leaving out amounts
COP29 climate finance talks must have a strong adaptation focus
The new finance goal needs clear and enforceable adaptation targets to help vulnerable countries cope with the impact of climate change
COP29 Bulletin Day 9: Developing nations deride “$200bn” finance rumour
Emerging economies reject an informal number being floated for government provision under the new goal and say they won’t join the donor pool
Fossil fuel transition talks rescued from brink of collapse at COP29
Countries now have a second chance in Baku to build consensus on how to cut emissions and transition away from fossil fuels
COP29 Bulletin Day 7: Emissions-cutting talks resurrected and G20 nudge on finance
COP29 president Mukhtar Babayev says the summit “cannot be silent on mitigation” as countries split on where to discuss the energy transition
COP29 Bulletin Day 6: Climate march tamed and gender talks gridlocked
Campaigners hold a quiet, static protest – and observers say human rights language and finance are tripping up the COP29 gender negotiations
Adaptation Fund head laments “puzzling” lack of pledges at COP29
Even as leaders highlight the urgency of protecting people from more extreme weather and rising seas, they have been reluctant to pay up at COP29 for the measures needed
COP29 Bulletin Day 5: Pressure to clean up COPs and shortfall in adaptation pledges
Top scientists and former UN chiefs call for fossil fuel-supporting nations to be excluded as COP hosts, while Adaptation Fund struggles for cash
COP29 Bulletin Day 3: Finance text balloons and Brazil presents new NDC
Co-chairs asked to streamline all-options text on finance goal and Brazil bets on forests and biofuels to reach 2035 emissions goal