Bonn 2013
UN chief asks youth groups for help with climate challenge
Ban Ki Moon tells youth groups at UN climate talks in Bonn they must use their power at the ballot box to keep pressure on politicians
UN climate envoys claim progress on 2015 deal despite Russia row
As two weeks of talks conclude, one negotiating track stalls but positive tone continues on discussions of new 2015 global treaty
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
Russia warns talks on 2015 climate deal are “incredibly slow”
Negotiator Oleg Shamanov tells RTCC “brainstorming” on global treaty must stop at end of 2013, when a plan should be presented to all parties
EU positive over 2015 climate deal despite Russia row
Lead negotiator Artur Runge-Metzger says progress on developing a framework for a 2015 deal has been made at Bonn session
Small Island technical paper wins support at UN climate talks
Proposal from Alliance of Small Island States to focus on practical steps to cut carbon emissions receives generous welcome at UN talks in Bonn
UN: developing nations leading renewables investment
UNEP report reveals overall funding for wind and solar dropped in 2012, but growth still evident in emerging markets
UN climate row: a sign world leaders are paying attention?
Writing for RTCC, Greenpeace UK Political Director Ruth Davis argues this week’s collapse of talks at the UNFCCC indicates the process is alive and well
Global warming set to approach 4C by 2100
Current emissions and mitigation policies have left the world on a trajectory to warm by 4C by 2100, a new report by Climate Action Tracker warns
UN climate talks collapse amid acrimony in Bonn
Session dealing with implementation fails to resolve agenda dispute and will close on Friday without having begun its work
Russian climate negotiator brands UNFCCC rules row “nonsense”
Exclusive: Oleg Shamanov tells Olga Dobridova he should not be blamed for holding up UN talks in Bonn, saying it is vital decision making rules are clarified
Affirmative action can restore gender balance at UN climate talks – report
Report by UN Women and Mary Robinson Foundation recommends quotas and targeted funding to ensure a fairer gender balance throughout the process
Latin American NGOs back Peru as 2014 UN climate talks host
Venezuela was an early contender for the 2014 session but popular support is growing for Peru
UN climate envoys urged to accelerate loss and damage planning
Controversial compensation mechanism could be vital as devastating effects of climate related weather events become clear
UN climate talks: day two video review
Talks on building a 2015 global climate deal resume but implementation strand of talks remains blocked
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
Delivery central to success of UN climate talks – Figueres
Domestic action will drive negotiations says UN climate chief as countries meet to discuss 2015 emissions deal
Pressure mounts as UN climate talks resume in Bonn
Work to develop framework of 2015 global emissions deal recommences with urgent need for ‘ambition’ of nations to be addressed
New UN deal could split developing nations: negotiator
With the new treaty requiring action on emissions from all countries, emerging economies and the most vulnerable nations could see their positions diverge
EU: US climate plan could put 2°C goal at risk
Proposals by the US for nations to set their own greenhouse gas targets could fail to close the gap in ambition the EU’s top climate change negotiator has said