Christiana Figueres
UN climate chief underlines Green Climate Fund concerns
Christiana Figueres says over $1 trillion will be needed to address climate change, on day new study reveals global funding fell in 2012
UN climate chief: IPCC report ‘alarm clock’ moment
Christiana Figueres says impacts of climate change far more urgent and intense than previously thought
Ambitious 2015 UN targets depend on strong domestic legislation
Ambitious domestic legislation needs to pave the way for an international treaty, legislators conclude
Figueres: China setting pace in climate change challenge
UN climate chief Christiana Figueres says the low carbon leadership of China’s government should be used an example worldwide
Figueres: No country doing enough on climate change
UN climate chief welcomes Obama’s recent policy announcement but warns all nations must do more
Figueres: 400ppm a sign leaders must address climate change
United Nations climate chief says news world has hit 400ppm CO2 target should encourage governments to boost emission reduction ambitions
Figueres: 2015 climate deal must kickstart green growth
UN climate chief tells RTCC agreement must be the start of a transformation of world economy to cleaner technologies & renewable energy
Figueres: time for women to shine in climate challenge
UN climate chief Christiana Figueres argues that progress to a low carbon growth model can only take place if women are empowered to contribute
UN climate chief says domestic climate laws will underpin 2015 deal
The fate of a global deal on emissions reductions depends on how ambitious governments are at home, warns Christiana Figueres.
Hedegaard: Progress in Doha “slow and frustrating”
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Christiana Figueres: Global deal on climate complex but possible
Writing for RTCC, UN climate chief argues a universal climate change agreement is necessary and possible – but only if we migrate from the politics of blame to the politics of opportunity.
Rumoured US proposal to pull climate change talks out of UN slammed
Complementary measures welcome but talking down UNFCCC is “unhelpful” ahead of Doha talks, say observers.
In tweets: Ministers meet for last time before Doha climate change talks
No news is good news as a group of 48 Ministers meet in Seoul to discuss next month’s UNFCCC talks in Doha
Twitter report: Chatham House climate change conference
Tweets, pictures and newslines from the 2012 Chatham House climate change conference
Figueres: Asia is new centre of the universe for carbon cuts
UN climate chief praises efforts to use carbon markets to reduce emissions as Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia follow the example of South Korea and China.
Figueres issues update on COP18 Doha climate talks
UN climate change chief says LCA negotiation track will close in Doha and praises “concrete progress” made this year.
Christiana Figueres calls on Africa to drive adaptation agenda at COP18
UN climate chief admits convention has not done enough on adaptation but says continent must now take control of debate
China’s 20 top technologies to combat climate change
The Climate Group reveals Beijing’s plans to focus on ten mitigation and ten adaptation tools as it looks to tackle climate change head-on.
How do we make ‘green’ sexy?
Following a challenge set by UNFCCC Chief Christiana Figueres at this year’s Rio+20 conference, RTCC takes a look at the ways that we can make sustainability and ‘green’ lifestyles sexy for everyone.
PODCAST: Are women the key to moving climate change debate forward?
An increased role for women in climate and sustainable development talks is vital a panel of world leaders tell RTCC.