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Philippines now likely to back UN climate deal
Reports suggest Kerry visit at end of July caused president Duterte to reassess comments on UN global warming pact
Paris climate agreement set to become law this year
Fifty-seven countries accounting for 59.88% of global emissions have now indicated they will sign agreement before end of 2016
China to consider Paris climate deal this month
Reports indicate Beijing is pushing UN climate deal towards ratification, with 21 September UN climate meeting in New York possible date for announcement
Japan, New Zealand to ratify Paris climate deal in 2016
Announcement makes entry into force for Paris deal more likely, but concerns remain over both countries’ weak emission cutting goals