Climate politics
The new group taking the green world by storm – meet the Arab Youth Climate Movement
Youth Profile #19: As part of RTCC’s youth profile series we spoke to the AYCM about why Arab countries must take the lead on climate change as Qatar host this year’s UN conference.
Generations old and new send clean energy message to Doha
The Make the Link Climate exChange project brought together climate experts and school children to thrash out what policy makers’ priorities should be as they head to COP18.
Why pacific island migration must be considered at the COP18 climate talks
COP18 focus: As effects of climate change are increasingly felt across world, can world’s most vulnerable wait for a comprehensive mitigation deal?
Has momentum from 1992 Rio summit been lost for good?
Government lament loss of climate change action over the three decades since the first Earth Summit.
President of UN climate summit in Qatar says shale gas is “good news”
COP18 President Al-Attiyah casts doubt on ambitions to avoid 2C warming, claiming shale gas is “good news” and will ensure global energy security for the next 300 years.
Russian Government offers faint hope of Kyoto 2 participation
Delegation heads to Doha ready to say no, but cooperation with EU and Japan could change its mind.
IEA: Fossil fuel subsidies increased 30% in 2011
Latest World Energy Outlook reveals many Middle East and North African countries increased subsidies in wake of Arab Spring as they look to appease restless populations.
Biodiversity can be a potent climate adaptation tool: SA Official
Ecosystem protection can make big contributions to fighting climate change but only if the value of healthy ecosystems is fully appreciated, says South Africa’s director of resource use.
How the seeds of a green Republican mutiny can trigger US climate action
The US is awash with positive climate action, harnessing that power to build bi-partisan support for climate action is the path to a shift in the country’s wait and see approach at the UN climate talks.
Australia announces Kyoto II commitment, New Zealand opts out of second phase
As Australia says it will sign up to a second commitment period of Kyoto, just weeks before the UN COP18 meeting in Doha, neighbouring New Zealand reveals it will not join a second phase of the scheme.
Obama can drive climate action at Doha talks: Figueres
Newly re-elected President Obama can seize momentum at international talks, says UN climate chief.
Australia rumoured to announce Kyoto II commitment tomorrow
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Has Poland given up on climate mitigation?
Polish Environment Minister Marcin Korolec is talking down the value of emission reductions while the country is also at the heart of a split heading into the Doha climate change talks.
How can President Obama effectively address climate change?
There is no shortage of advice for Barack Obama as he returns to the White House for another 4 years – we have picked our top tips to halt global warming from commentators around the world
Trump says China ‘created’ global warming
US property magnate and self-styled climate campaigner Donald Trump reveals theory of climate change was created in China
Sri Lanka’s electric rickshaws spearhead latest UN climate campaign
UNFCCC’s latest Momentum for Change campaign highlights initiatives in Sri Lanka, China, Uganda, Peru & Kenya ahead of COP18 summit
Next UN climate science report will “scare the wits out of everyone”
Former UN climate change chief Yvo de Boer says findings in the IPCC assessment due in 2013 will drive a new sense of urgency among politicians.
Huhne calls for greater political backing of climate action
Former UK Secretary of State for energy and climate change Chris Huhne says support for green agenda must come from top
European Parliament committee backs 30% emission cuts by 2020
Committee votes in favour of dumping existing emissions credits ahead of COP18 in Doha
USA election 2012: Why Obama or Romney is a vote for 6°C
Only a shift in public opinion and the growing clamour from big business for climate action can turn the US position around, regardless of who wins the election.