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.
How to rebuild trust at UN climate change talks?
COMMENT: Transparency and accountability must be at the core of any agreement in Lima and Paris, say World Resources Institute analysts
10 questions for delegates heading to UN climate talks in Lima
BLOG: UN envoys hope to craft a draft version of a global climate deal in Peru next week – here’s what they will have to consider
Can global warming be limited to 1.5C?
COMMENT: Scientists at Climate Analytics discuss the odds of avoiding temperature rises above 1.5C and 2C
World Bank calls on leaders to make “sacrifices” in climate fight
NEWS: Jim Kim says 1.5C warming could already be locked into Earth’s system, calls on governments to act fast
Podesta: Next president could make or break US climate plans
NEWS: Key Obama advisor says US-China pact could be vulnerable if climate sceptic takes White House in 2016
Three reasons to be optimistic about climate finance flows
COMMENT: Latest data shows climate funds dropped $28 billion in 2013, there are signs for hope, argues Barbara Buchner
How are Rwanda, Ethiopia and Bangladesh preparing for climate change?
ANALYSIS: Better information and more financial support essential for poor countries to prepare for future impacts, say IIED
India and China agree to discuss HFC cuts under Montreal Protocol
NEWS: Delhi and Beijing drop opposition to talks on limiting use of climate-warming gases used in refrigeration
Canada pledges $265m to Green Climate Fund
NEWS: Harper government fulfils promise to help developing countries address climate impacts
Shell boss hopes US-China climate deal will “reinvigorate” UN talks
NEWS: Ben van Beurden calls for gas and renewables to replace coal, argues Shell wants to be part of solution to climate challenge
Climate frontline: RTCC celebrates three years following UN talks
BLOG: Editor Ed King reflects on a lively 36 months at the helm, as countries edge towards agreement on tackling global warming
Green Climate Fund: who promised what?
NEWS: US, UK, France, Germany joined by Mongolia, Monaco and Panama among others as fund tops $9 billion
Green Climate Fund sees $9.3bn pledged at Berlin summit
NEWS: UN climate chief hails contributions, saying it is one of the “wisest investments in the 21st century”
UK offers $1.1 billion to Green Climate Fund
NEWS: London’s commitment more than France and Germany despite strong domestic opposition
Pacific Islands face bleak future as 1.5C warming target slips away
NEWS: Countries need to accept radical carbon cuts over next decade to avoid worst climate impacts says UN
Officials confident Green Fund will top $10bn target at Berlin meeting
NEWS: More funds expected as developing country leaders say UN deal requires strong financial package
Ocean health threatened as traffic soars 400% in 20 years
NEWS: Indian Ocean worst affected by marine pollution say researchers, who used satellite data to track ships
Climategate five years on: who won the war?
COMMENT: Claims of collusion and deceit within the scientific community caused a scandal in 2009, but to what effect, asks Richard Black
What makes a UN deal legally binding?
-The form or type of the relevant legal instrument, i.e. is it a formal treaty that requires formal ratification and therefore taken more ‘seriously’ by states? -Are provisions of the legal instrument expressed in mandatory language, e.g. ‘shall’ or ‘must’ as opposed to ‘should’ or ‘aim’ and the use of phrases like ‘as appropriate’ or […]
Germany nuclear phaseout puts 2020 climate target in peril
NEWS: Economics minister says carbon emissions reduction target is “no longer viable” ahead of parliamentary vote