Climate politics
US and China HFC deal needs climate health warning
Agreement to cut potent greenhouse gases must be welcomed, but not at expense of efforts at UN climate talks to achieve binding carbon dioxide deal
History suggests bleak future for Russia’s climate ambition
Olga Dobrovidova on why a repeat of Russia’s indifference to the voluntary Climate and Clean Air Coalition could spell trouble for a binding UN emissions deal
US and China agree deal to cut HFC greenhouse gases
United States and China agreed on Saturday to cooperate to phase down the production and use of the potent greenhouse gas hydrofluorocarbons
Affirmative action can restore gender balance at UN climate talks – report
Report by UN Women and Mary Robinson Foundation recommends quotas and targeted funding to ensure a fairer gender balance throughout the process
Tempers fray as Russia blocks UN climate talks
A major part of the UN climate talks in Bonn remains in stasis for a fifth day after protests from Russia, Belarus and Ukraine over decision-making procedures
Dutch MEP: Europe set to end climate ambition ‘vacation’
Bas Eickhout says events in the second half of 2013 can help EU rediscover its climate ambition
Latin American NGOs back Peru as 2014 UN climate talks host
Venezuela was an early contender for the 2014 session but popular support is growing for Peru
Global carbon trading system needs urgent support warns UN chair
Future of Clean Development Mechanism hinges on greater climate ambition around globe
Why a radical legal landscape is needed to ensure climate justice
Joy Hyvarinen from FIELD asks if the concept of ‘transitional justice’ should be applied to global climate negotiations
UN climate envoys urged to accelerate loss and damage planning
Controversial compensation mechanism could be vital as devastating effects of climate related weather events become clear
UN climate talks: day two video review
Talks on building a 2015 global climate deal resume but implementation strand of talks remains blocked
Climate change fails to make Russia’s top 50 priorities
Ministry of Economic Development says suggestion climate policy could drive development is “a bit naive”
Governments unlikely to ditch “engrained” 2°C warming pledge
Author of report calling for the target to be scrapped says that is unlikely until after the 2015 climate treaty is signed
83 developing states call for clear climate finance & emission pledges
Alliance of Small Island States and Least Developed Countries groups ay UN talks in Bonn over the next two weeks must focus on short-term emission reductions
Huge Indonesia forest project could unlock funding for REDD+
Leading UNEP official tells RTCC 64,000-hectare forest carbon scheme valuable lessons for the future and could encourage investors
Ed Davey: vested interest & nimbyism drives climate contrarians
UK Secretary of State Ed Davey’s speech to Met Office Climate Services event at Institute of Physics, London on Monday 3 June
USA and China intensify climate cooperation
Officials say issue could be a “highlight” of the nations’ relationship ahead of Xi and Obama’s first meeting
Delivery central to success of UN climate talks – Figueres
Domestic action will drive negotiations says UN climate chief as countries meet to discuss 2015 emissions deal
Pressure mounts as UN climate talks resume in Bonn
Work to develop framework of 2015 global emissions deal recommences with urgent need for ‘ambition’ of nations to be addressed
New UN deal could split developing nations: negotiator
With the new treaty requiring action on emissions from all countries, emerging economies and the most vulnerable nations could see their positions diverge