UN climate talks
Top climate envoys confident Paris on course for success
NEWS: Summary of negotiator meetings show broad strokes of global climate pact, though carbon cuts unlikely to be legally binding
What could a legally binding UN climate deal look like?
ANALYSIS: Countries agreed to target a ‘legally binding’ climate pact in 2011, but four years later it’s still not clear how it will work
How do scientists rate the prospect of a global climate deal?
ANALYSIS: 2,000 of science’s best minds mingled this week in the last meeting of its size before December’s crunch Paris summit
The INDCs are a mess – and the UN needs to take control
COMMENT: Genius behind idea of pledges was national ownership, but there are too many variables for a clear picture
New Zealand climate pledge a ‘slap in the face’ to Pacific islands
NEWS: Analysts and NGOs condemn plan to slash emissions 11% on 1990 levels by 2030, but govt maintains it is ambitious
Paris climate pledges need explaining says Morocco minister
INTERVIEW: Hakima El Haite tells RTCC she hopes Rabat summit will offer clarity on what is on table for a UN deal
China climate pledge ‘inadequate’ on efficiency – analysts
NEWS: Beijing’s clean energy drive and emissions peaking pledge risk being undermined by weak carbon intensity target, says Climate Action Tracker
Singapore downplays renewable role in UN climate pledge
NEWS: Asian city-state and shipping hub sees limited potential for clean energy as it pledges to peak emissions around 2030
Abbott told to cut Australia emissions 30% by 2025
NEWS: Climate Change Authority recommends out science-based carbon target as contribution to UN climate deal
UN tells oil giants to stop lobbying against climate deal
NEWS: Civil society and governments need assurance fossil fuel companies will act responsibly ahead of Paris deal
Brazil reveals renewable energy goal on US visit
NEWS: Emerging economy will aim for 28-33% renewable energy by 2030, President Rousseff said in joint statement with Obama
China releases climate plan, targets emissions peak pre 2030
NEWS: Boost for UN deal hopes as world’s largest greenhouse gas polluter confirms it will aim to curb emissions in next 15 years
South Korea releases tougher climate target, citing green growth
NEWS: Seoul government says it values reputation as a climate leader with raised offer ahead of UN talks in Paris
UN climate deal will come too late for Kiribati, says leader
NEWS: Anote Tong says plans for migration advanced with rising sea levels already causing havoc in his country
Euroland: psyched and ready for climate charm offensive
ANALYSIS: The EU has its climate negotiating priorities set out on six foot banners, but will it get its way in Paris?
Hopes for zero deforestation in Brazil climate plan
NEWS: Amazon protection on the agenda when president Dilma Rousseff meets Barack Obama in Washington next week
EU unveils Morocco summit to gauge climate pledges
NEWS: Appraisal of power of UN country submissions to curb global warming set for October, but organiser unsure who will show
China, EU to talk long term emissions goal – Canete
NEWS: Power brokers to home in on climate at 29 June meet, while China may unveil critical carbon-cutting pledge, sources say
Peru climate pledge hinges on forests wager
NEWS: Amazon country pins two-thirds of draft carbon-cutting target on halting deforestation, but critics question government’s resolve
Venezuela: The climate paradox of the petro-state
ANALYSIS: Dependent on petrol exports, the South American country is fraught with contradictions as it resists overhaul of fossil fuels