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.
India’s silence on Trump noted at Marrakech climate talks
Delhi has kept quiet through the COP22 talks: few understand how it would react should the US president-elect quit the Paris deal
If Trump quits, California could apply to join UN climate talks
Head of state senate says legal brains are exploring ways in which golden state could be represented if Trump pulls nation from Paris Agreement
Snails, bamboo, mangroves dominate Philippines climate pitch
Snails, sponges and shells dominate Gina Lopez’s presentations at the Marrakech talks, but climate chief stands accused of ignoring country’s poor climate plans
China minister confirms Beijing is not behind climate ‘hoax’
Asked by reporter if China is tweaking global warming fears, senior official urges critics to look at which US party set up UN climate science panel
Why it’s time to radically overhaul UN climate summits
We need to get creative about climate action: so my proposal is to put the implementers in the middle of global talks and the negotiators on the periphery
John Kerry: full transcript of COP22 climate summit speech
Text from US secretary of state’s address to UN talks in Marrakech, Morocco, signalling end of an era of Washington’s climate leadership
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
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
Marrakech Call decoded: UN sends Trump its climate demands
On Tuesday over 190 governments agreed on what was billed as a strong message of global unity on climate change – here we explain to the president-elect what it means
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
Adaptation finance: climate change’s forgotten child
Top advisor to poor countries says he’s changing advice and telling them to give up reliance on the promises of adaptation funding from developed countries
Climate deal must offer hope for coal miners, says German minister
If the shift away from fossil fuels is not carefully managed, it will create left-behind communities and resentment, officials warn at COP22 climate talks
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
Without funding, developing country climate plans will wither
By taking strong action now, by mid-century Latin America could protect food production, secure its unparalleled biodiversity and natural capital
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
Tubiana: Paris climate deal designed to cope with Trump
Key architect of 2015 pact says it’s vital global coalition of countries and businesses vocally underline their support for global carbon cuts
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
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