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COP17

Figueres expresses ‘regret’ at Canadian withdrawal from Kyoto

Figueres expresses ‘regret’ at Canadian withdrawal from Kyoto

Confirmation of decision comes just two days after the climate treaty was given reprieve in Durban.

Speaking out on Durban: COP17 in quotes

Speaking out on Durban: COP17 in quotes

Long after the talks were scheduled to conclude, the Durban Platform was finally agreed. RTCC looks at the results in the words of the delegates themselves.

COP17: Business "shrugs its shoulders" at Durban outcome

COP17: Business “shrugs its shoulders” at Durban outcome

Business was looking for clarity from Durban. While the waters may have been muddied, a fragile framework to underpin global emissions trading and low-carbon economies has started to materialise.

Canadian Youth: 'Durban Deal' is a sham

Canadian Youth: ‘Durban Deal’ is a sham

Emilie Novaczek and the Canadian Youth Delegation says the ‘Durban Platform’ is a roadmap to devastation.

UKYCC: Post COP17 we'll continue to fight for our future

UKYCC: Post COP17 we’ll continue to fight for our future

UK Youth Delegate Luke Hughes reflects on the COP17 negotiations, the agreements made in the early hours of Sunday morning and a generation’s fight for their future…

A breakthrough for politics – but not the climate

A breakthrough for politics – but not the climate

Ed King takes a look at the weekend events in Durban and asks whether the result was merely a political move or an agreement with the climate at its centre.

Respond Daily: The Durban Deal

Respond Daily: The Durban Deal

In the last Respond Daily looking at COP17 we bring you the events as they unfolded as the conference went into overtime…

COP17 Deal a “major disappointment” say NGOs

COP17 Deal a “major disappointment” say NGOs

While the agreement made in Durban in the early hours of this morning was hailed as ‘truly historic’ by some, today NGOs have spoken out about the deal made calling it a “major disappointment”.

COP17: Late deal saves UN climate talks

COP17: Late deal saves UN climate talks

The UN climate talks in Durban have been hailed an ‘historic success’ after agreement was reached on Sunday morning.

COP17: How the deal was reached

COP17: How the deal was reached

COP17 climate summit ends in success after adopting EU-sponsored roadmap towards legally-binding global emission targets.

COP17 Live Blog

Day 11 – Breaking news from COP17

Breaking news, tweets, interviews, webcasts and gossip from the COP17 climate talks in Durban.

EU: COP17 deal hinges on last big emitters to commit

EU: COP17 deal hinges on last big emitters to commit

Connie Hedegaard says rich poor gap has disappeared from COP talks for first time.

Respond Daily: Day ten at COP17

Respond Daily: Day ten at COP17

Today we bring you the latest from the plenary, including the latest protests disrupting proceedings, rumours of possible alliances and NGOs take on the final two days.

Day 10 - Breaking news from COP17

Day 10 – Breaking news from COP17

Breaking news, tweets, interviews, webcasts and gossip from the COP17 climate talks in Durban.

COP17 YOUNGO mock trial reminds delegates why they are here

COP17 YOUNGO mock trial reminds delegates why they are here

YOUNGO perform a mock climate trial at COP17 as a reminder to delegates of why they are in Durban and push them to do better in the coming days.

Greenpeace: COP17 is still waiting for its champion

Greenpeace: COP17 is still waiting for its champion

Tove Ryding from Greenpeace international called on countries to end the poker game, saying which ever country moved first would be the champion of COP17.

WWF: Brazil's moves at home compromises position on world stage

WWF: Brazil’s moves at home compromises position on world stage

The new forest code passed by the Brazilian Senate late Tuesday (6 Dec) will put its emissions reduction targets at risk and compromise its position on the world stage, according to the WWF.

Respond Daily: Day nine at COP17

Respond Daily: Day nine at COP17

Today we bring you news on the Green Climate Fund, calls from the Island States and more protests by the COP17 youth….

EU says US “ping-pong” blame game with China must stop

EU says US “ping-pong” blame game with China must stop

EU calls US “arrogant and ignorant” for interfering in Emissions Trading Scheme and says deal must be agreed.

Island states appeal for COP17 ministers to avert “climate genocide”

Island states appeal for COP17 ministers to avert “climate genocide”

Vulnerable low-lying countries call for second Kyoto commitment period and immediate talks on broader legal deal.

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