Ed King
Ed previously worked as a Producer on BBC Radio 5 Live. He holds an MA in International Studies and Diplomacy from the London School of Oriental and African Studies, specialising in global energy and climate policy.
UK Tory brands Tony Abbott’s climate policies ‘un-conservative’
NEWS: Ex minister Richard Benyon says continued Australian support for coal is a “risky bet” as world moves to cleaner future
Mr President, Africa needs your climate leadership in Paris
COMMENT: On eve of Kenya visit, head of Pan Africa Climate Justice Alliance asks US president to boost green funds for his continent
Climate envoys to receive letter, asking: Why do you care?
BLOG: French special envoy Nicolas Hulot to send message through diplomatic channels ahead of Paris summit in December
Paris climate ministerial sees progress on global deal
NEWS: Countries will decide on their responsibility to slash emissions as opposed to older system splitting rich and poor
Colombia targets minimum 20% emissions cut by 2030
NEWS: South America’s third most populous state could increase its offer with international support, minister outlines
Who’s who in the world of climate change diplomacy?
NEWS: July meeting of the Major Economies Forum offers an insight into influential figures guiding UN climate talks
Hottest June on record makes 2015 sure thing for warmest year
NEWS: Latest data from US agency NOAA reinforces high temperature trend, boosted by a moderate El Nino
Five reasons the UK centre-right should back a UN climate pact
COMMENT: Key trade partners are likely to be impacted by global warming: it’s a national interest to cut emissions argues Ben Caldecott
China: climate change hero or villain?
COMMENT: There’s no denying China’s growing responsibility for global emissions, but the signs are it is moving to a greener future
Ministers to discuss 2C carbon budget at Paris talks
NEWS: French government raises possibility of UN deal detailing implications of a trajectory to avoid dangerous warming
Bullish Marshall Islands aim high with UN climate plan
NEWS: President says pledge won’t need a “crystal ball” to work out, unlike submissions from South Korea and China
Oil majors to reveal climate strategy in October
NEWS: Coalition of top oil and gas producers to “announce next steps” ahead of critical UN climate summit
Common ground emerging as Paris climate deal draws near
CRIB NOTES JULY 20-24: France hosts high-level ministerial, Marshalls release INDC, UN posed for new text
Global warming hits oceans, Addis cash and outline climate deal
WEEKLY WRAP: All you need to know from the last seven days of international climate change and energy politics
Chevron’s US media strategy: write the headlines
NEWS: Oil giant created its own local news outlet in 2014, determined to have its voice heard at home to key refinery
Fossil fuels are the ‘enemy’, OECD chief tells Addis finance meet
NEWS: Question of how best to fund climate change action dominates UN financing for development summit
Pakistan, Bangladesh face ‘state failure’ as globe heats up
NEWS: Study compiled by US, UK, China and India experts underlines migration threat from warming world
What could a legally binding UN climate deal look like?
ANALYSIS: Countries agreed to target a ‘legally binding’ climate pact in 2011, but four years later it’s still not clear how it will work
BRICS’ leaders back global climate change pact
CRIB NOTES JULY 13-17: Ufa ends with Paris pledge, Addis set for finance meet, Australia primed to deliver INDC
Financing for Development: What to expect from UN Addis Ababa summit
NEWS: Success of global climate pact and new development goals hangs on four-day finance meet in Ethiopia