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A tale of broken promises – finance and the UN climate talks
COMMENT: Least developed countries deserve more support in the face of evident and increasing threats, says expert
No Lima climate deal better than bad one, say ‘like minded’ countries
BLOG: Coalition including Venezuela, Iran, Saudi Arabia and India say no agreement better than bad one
LIVE IN LIMA – DAY 11: UN COP20 climate change summit
Rolling commentary, news, analysis and video from the 20th Conference of the Parties to the UN Climate Convention in Lima, Peru
LIVE IN LIMA – DAY 10: UN COP20 climate change summit
Rolling commentary, news, analysis and video from the 20th Conference of the Parties to the UN Climate Convention in Lima, Peru
IN PICTURES: Latin America’s biggest ever climate march
BLOG: As negotiators work towards a global climate deal at UN talks in Lima, an estimated 20,000 people demanded action
Al Gore gets poetic in call for Lima climate action
BLOG: Former US vice president and climate champion expresses optimism for a breakthrough in global efforts to tackle climate change
Late Night Lima – envoys battle to contain expanding climate deal
BLOG: UN wants a draft version of a 2015 agreement to be delivered by Friday, but negotiators seem to have other ideas
LIVE IN LIMA – DAY 9: UN COP20 climate change summit
Rolling commentary, news, analysis and video from the 20th Conference of the Parties to the UN Climate Convention in Lima, Peru
Latin America must tackle inequality to cut emissions
COMMENT: As UN climate talks take place in Lima, inadequate housing and public transport are contributing to climate change
LIVE IN LIMA – DAY 8: UN COP20 climate change summit
Rolling commentary, news, analysis and video from the 20th Conference of the Parties to the UN Climate Convention in Lima, Peru
What chance of zero carbon emissions by 2050?
COMMENT: The net zero concept is simple – and applies to everyone, but could countries really achieve it by mid century?
LIVE IN LIMA – DAY 7: UN COP20 climate change summit
Rolling commentary, news, analysis and video from the 20th Conference of the Parties to the UN Climate Convention in Lima, Peru
How have UN climate talks progressed since Copenhagen?
COMMENT: It’s five years since the COP15 summit started in the Danish snows. Talks are still painful but much has changed
Lost in Lima: Why climate finance figures can’t be trusted
ANALYSIS: Japan’s funding for coal exposes confusion over what climate finance means, as the need for cash grows
Why unborn children must be part of the UN climate deal
COMMENT: Stopping climate change means valuing the people not yet born as much as those alive today, argue youth delegates in Lima
China-Latin alliance could set tone for Lima climate summit
ANALYSIS: Growing infrastructure and investment links offer chance for joint efforts to promote green growth
IETA: Carbon markets need to matter more in Lima
COMMENT: Delaying work on the role of carbon markets in a 2015 climate deal is foolish, argues international trade body
LIVE IN LIMA – DAY 5: UN COP20 climate change summit
Rolling commentary, news, analysis and video from the 20th Conference of the Parties to the UN Climate Convention in Lima, Peru
Yeb Sano: I will not be ashamed to cry for my people
BLOG: Absent negotiator turned activist makes twitter plea for action at UN talks as typhoon Hagupit draws near
Big oil must pay for climate change harm to world’s poorest
COMMENT: Typhoon-hit Filipinos are paying with their lives for climate change. A levy on fossil fuels could help protect them