Christiana Figueres
UN opens new round of climate change action contest
UNFCCC opens new round of applications for the “Momentum for Change” scheme aimed at showcasing on the ground action taking place to tackle the climate challenge.
Figueres: Doha talks open door to Gulf-funded climate change technology
UN climate change chief calls selection of Qatar as host of next UN climate change summit, a “great opportunity”.
Bonn 2012: What did the latest round of UN climate change talks achieve?
RTCC analyses what has been achieved at the 2012 UNFCCC Bonn Climate Conference
Bonn 2012: UN climate chief defends progress at talks
Figueres calls sluggish negotiations inevitable for latest track of talks and indicative of diplomats’ meticulous work on new global deal.
UNFCCC chief: Rio+20 and climate change talks have common goals
Christiana Figueres stresses that while the Earth Summit is not part of formal climate negotiations, work on both agendas offer positive reinforcement.
UNFCCC chief Figueres demands action from youth over climate change
Christiana Figueres tells RTCC young people should show they care about the planet’s future by using the ‘power of demand’ to influence business and politicians
Green Climate Fund suffers blow as board’s first meeting delayed
UNFCCC calls for more nominations and urges countries not to drop pace of progress with crucial climate fund.
Bonn 2012: UNFCCC equity workshop ends in old north-south divisions emerging
Workshop on equitable access to sustainable development at UN talks in Bonn opens old wounds as India and China face off USA and EU over concept of ‘fairness’
We must close gaps on funding and ambition: UN climate change chief
As negotiations resume in Bonn, the head of the UNFCCC Christiana Figueres says key issues of finance and ambition must be resolved this year.
Big brands back away from climate change sceptic think tanks
Coca-cola join GM in withdrawing funding for organisations with links to funding climate denial campaigns.
Figueres: Sceptical minority will not hold back climate action
UN Climate Chief says a well organised and vocal few cannot derail progress in negotiations over emission cuts.
UN delegate: Technology transfer is not about the rich giving to poor
Breakdown of rich-poor divide evident says member of UN’s climate tech transfer committee.
Paying for climate change: The crucial role of stable policy
The UK solar subsidy fiasco exemplifies the crucial role of policy in raising funds to fight climate change and promote low-carbon sustainable development.
Top businesses’ reveal climate change strategies
Coca-Cola, Microsoft, HSBC and Starbucks among 100 firms in UNFCCC database of private sector action on climate change.
Figueres: Action not words will fight climate change
What is the Momentum for Change project and why does it matter? RTCC asked the UNFCCC Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres to explain why this campaign is important.
Climate change: The new big bang?
Addressing the effects of climate change is a major opportunity for the planet. This week we’re highlighting some cool innovations and technologies for a green economy.
Figueres expresses ‘regret’ at Canadian withdrawal from Kyoto
Confirmation of decision comes just two days after the climate treaty was given reprieve in Durban.
VIDEO: Huhne and Figueres vent frustration with US position at COP17
The States has ‘lost leadership’ and is missing out on economic opportunities according to Christiana Figueres and UK minister Chris Huhne.
COP17: Why should we bother?
The annual COP climate talks are an easy target for critics, but RTCC’s Ed King argues they still provide the best platform for global agreement on climate change.
UNFCCC chief: climate change will trigger a revolution
Christiana Figueres emphasises importance of COP17 climate talks and says agreement can revolutionise the world economy.