Climate politics
Mohamed Nasheed: climate denying Conservatives “risk irrelevancy”
Former Maldives President says right wing parties “risk irrelevancy” if they continue to promote climate denial
Pa Ousman Jarju: we can still talk our way out of climate chaos
Gambia’s Pa Ousman Jarju explains why poor countries are ready to ‘compromise and engage’ at UN climate negotiations
EU Commission split over 2030 climate targets
Commissioners for Industry and Economy stand accused of blocking ambitious goals as row deepens in Brussels
UK and Poland announce plans to push fracking across Europe
David Cameron tells Polish Prime Minister that he will cooperate to prevent EU legislation that could slow down fracking industry
EU committees vote ‘yes’ to renewables target, but Commission wavers
The Environment and Industry committees have voted in favour of renewables target, amid reports Barroso will drop proposal
India to open new Environmental Protection Agency
Autonomous body will have power to block new coal or hydro power plants deemed polluting or unsustainable
David Cameron links UK extreme weather to climate change
Prime Minister admission likely to place him at odds with climate sceptic Environment Secretary Owen Paterson
Global carbon market to rise 15% in value in 2014
Cost of EU carbon allowances will rise by 50% on 2013 levels as global health of scheme improves, says a Bloomberg report
EU heavyweights urge 40% greenhouse gas emissions cut by 2030
Germany, France, UK and Italy call for “clear and ambitious” targets, citing EU influence at UN climate talks
Green jobs at risk without 2030 climate package: Hedegaard
EU climate chief says ambitious low carbon policies essential for region to retain competitiveness
Figueres warns world is “running out of time” to agree climate treaty
UN climate chief confident political will is growing to cut global carbon emissions, but warns of tough challenges ahead in 2014
USA likely to blow 2020 emission target without Climate Action Plan
State Department submission to UN highlights how far behind curve country is on meeting emission goals
January 2014: a huge month for global climate ambition
Five events taking place through January will shape how the world talks about climate change in 2014 and beyond
Former Norway and Ghana leaders appointed UN climate change envoys
Ban Ki-moon names former President of Ghana John Kufuor and former Prime Minister of Norway Jens Stoltenberg to fill the roles
Why 2014 is a critical year for the politics of climate change
High level summits in New York and Lima expected to deliver roadmap towards global deal in 2015
Kerry announces $24.6m aid to rebuild Philippines post Haiyan
US Secretary of State promises extra funds to Philippines, which he says looks like a ‘war zone’ in wake of Typhoon Haiyan
EU in Wonderland: it’s time to get real about the 2030 climate targets
Europe is in two minds over its next set of low carbon goals, but ambition is vital as the world is watching says E3G’s Ingrid Holmes
UK sending ‘mixed signals’ over EU climate ambition
The UK is well versed in showmanship when it comes to climate change targets. But does it mean what it says?
Can Sigmar Gabriel reboot Germany’s low carbon agenda?
Vice-Chancellor will lead ‘super ministry’ focusing on energy and economic policy, but needs to act fast to maintain supply and cut costs
UN outlines plans for 2015 global disaster risk reduction deal
March 2015 summit in Japanese city of Sendai set to lay foundations for climate change treaty later that year