African countries bid for climate self sufficiency
As the UN climate talks start wrapping up, leaders from the continent share their vision for a developing world that leads climate action
Note to UK: China sees green economy as trade essential
Influential foreign ministry official emphasises importance of green economy for Beijing, says climate negotiations and free trade talks can generate global prosperity
With appeal to Trump, Kerry (and US) leave climate leadership
US secretary of state delivers impassioned plea to president-elect not to ignore science or wishes of American people when considering climate strategy
US business to Trump: support the UN climate deal
Mars, Kellogg and Levi are among 360 investors and multinationals telling Donald Trump low carbon policies will benefit US growth and jobs
Over dinner, top economies plan Trump climate response
Monday meeting of coalition including UK, Germany, Mexico, Brazil, Canada and Marshalls ended with pledge to push ahead with carbon cuts
UK set to ratify Paris climate deal at COP22 summit
British government likely to join Japan, Australia and Italy in joining UN’s flagship carbon cutting pact during COP22 Marrakech negotiations
Ban Ki-moon: Trump must face climate change reality
UN chief pins hopes on market forces to convince president-elect to back down from threat to pull US from deal to cut greenhouse gas emissions
Countries rely on carrot, not stick, to keep Trump in Paris Agreement
EU, Saudi chiefs dismiss the prospect of trade penalties to deter a US exit from the UN climate pact, focusing on the benefits of participation
Africa forgotten amid global climate battle between rich countries
As negotiations enter the second week, countries from the continent feel neglected despite this year’s big promises
Philippines energy chief blocks UN climate deal approval
Energy department chief says country needs more time to plan for lower carbon future, arguing developing countries must not be forced to cut their emissions
UN confirms 2016 will be hottest year on record
“Another year. Another record,” says World Meteorological Organisation chief, as temperatures smash the mark set last year
Saudi Arabia working on plan to boost climate target
World’s top petroleum exporter not deterred by incoming Trump presidency; says it will explore new ways to cut carbon emissions
California governor pledges US climate change leadership
Sunshine state has target of 40% carbon cuts on 1990 levels by 2030 and Donald Trump win will not change that, says governor
World Bank broke own rules as coalmine left Kosovo village “in limbo”
Failings on the part of the bank contributed to “real and often severe harm” over a “prolonged period” to villagers around the Sibovc mine, says leaked report
Republicans plan multi-billion dollar climate budget raid
Under President Trump, the US is expected to halt cash for climate-friendly development, holding back international action
Paris climate coalition urges US to show leadership
Group of countries that pushed for ambitious greenhouse gas treaty with US last year issues statement, warning Trump administration against nixing Paris
Israeli presence at climate talks causes anger in Morocco
“Morocco remains and will always remain the prime defender of the Palestinian cause,” said Moroccan foreign minister and COP22 president
UN climate boss offers to work with Trump on carbon plan
Patricia Espinosa extends offer to New Yorker’s team as head of C40 city alliance says US mayors will push ahead with implementing climate plans
Africa flying blind as continent tips into climate crisis
With too little data to inform local climate science, African countries lack a fundamental tool to plan long term adaptation strategies
Keep calm and carry on: UN climate talks swerve US vote
Proposed landing ground for 2016 climate summit dodges Trump bullet, focusing on global steps to tackle greenhouse gas emissions in coming 5 years