Climate politics
Russia emissions expected to peak by 2030
Report from Ministry of Economic Development suggests carbon intensity of Russian economy will only drop in 2020s
Scotland the brave reveals new climate targets
Ambitious new climate change policy measures announced including plans to cut emissions from electricity production by 80%
What can UN climate talks learn from mercury agreement?
Minamata Convention on mercury signed last week shows that multilateral environment deals can be done – but does this apply to talks on climate change?
Argentina’s climate change laws
What is Buenos Aires doing to cut national carbon emissions and promote renewable energy?
Russia threatens ‘radical measures’ in response to Kyoto Protocol extension
Ministry of Foreign Affairs official Oleg Shamanov tells RTCC Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Ukraine have plans to contest decisions made at UN talks in Doha
Nicholas Stern: I underestimated risks of climate change
Author of the 2006 Stern Review into economics of climate change says he should have been more blunt about potential impacts
William Hague appoints Rear Admiral as UK climate envoy
UK Foreign Secretary welcomes Rear Admiral Neil Morisetti as ‘interim’ special representative
Russia exploring plans for domestic carbon market
Ministry of Economic Development to draw up plans for a national carbon market by March
John Kerry promises to be “passionate advocate” on climate change
Incoming Secretary of State says global warming is a ‘life threatening issue’ and promises to make judgements based on facts and not ideology
Davos 2013: Four simple environmental ideas to consider
Writing for RTCC, the SEI’s Johan Kuylenstierna outlines how world leaders can address climate change at this year’s Davos meeting
Clinton climate advisor asks Obama to back cap and trade
IETA chief Dirk Forrister calls on President to revisit cap and trade legislation
10 ways Barack Obama can address climate change
The President placed the climate on the agenda in his inaugural address on Monday – but how can he achieve his goals?
Oxfam call for climate finance to benefit from EU Robin Hood tax
Oxfam is leading calls for funds from a newly agreed EU financial transactions tax to be directed towards climate initiatives.
Obama reaction: Sierra Club, WWF & scientists on climate pledge
Climate change took a central role in President Obama’s second inaugural address as he called for the US to seize the opportunities it presents
Obama calls on US to seize opportunity of clean energy revolution
President uses his second inauguration speech to warn on the dangers of ignoring climate change and says sustainable energy is at heart of maintaining “economic vitality”
Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Russia meet to discuss Kyoto
Representatives will gather in Minsk to determine future participation in landmark climate change treaty
Mexico’s climate law under threat as car efficiency measures eased
New government gives car makers concession to ward of threat of legal challenge to ambitious carbon reduction legislation
David Cameron cannot opt out of EU climate policy
Comment: British Prime Minister needs to recognise that EU climate legislation is critical to efforts to avoid dangerous global warming
Energy and green jobs priorities for Irish EU Presidency
Ireland PM Enda Kenny aims to integrate green growth into country’s climate and energy policy priorities during its six-month presidency
USA says 2015 may be last chance for global UN climate change deal
Lead US negotiator Todd Stern calls for a flexible deal that distributes responsibility in a way that represents the modern world