Africa
Changing climate swells tide of migrants
NEWS: Report coinciding with the UN’s International Migrants Day says that climate change is one of several factors increasing the flow of refugees worldwide
In Morocco, ‘innovation’ will drive 2016 climate summit
NEWS: Minister urges governments to maintain drive and momentum through next year and ensure decisions taken in Paris are implemented
Africa’s green belt gets greenbacks to halt spreading Sahara
NEWS: France’s Francois Hollande and donors put up $4 bn for band of trees stretching 7,100km from Djibouti to Dakar
COP21: What do countries want from a Paris climate deal?
ANALYSIS: China, the EU, US, small island states and the least developed countries outline what they want to see in a proposed global agreement
South Sudan, world’s youngest country, submits climate plan
NEWS: Post-conflict state promises to plant 20 million trees as contribution to UN deal, says greenhouse gas analysis will take more time
Somalia climate plan targets illegal charcoal trade
NEWS: Exports to Gulf states cause deforestation and fund militias in unstable African country, says submission to UN
No backpedalling on UN deal, say Africa’s endurance cyclists
NEWS: Teams of bikers pass baton across vulnerable continent to drum up support for global pact to cap warming to 1.5C
Forests ‘without a prayer’ if UN pact shuns tough tree talk
NEWS: Climate deal set to sign off on forest-saving initiative first launched in 2005, but strong signal to stop deforestation truer test
Climate vulnerable governments urge all countries to make tough CO2 cuts
NEWS: Statement from Manila meeting urges COP21 Paris summit to make 1.5C new warming limit, but avoids pinning responsibility on developed world
Egypt targets fossil fuel subsidy phase-out in UN climate pledge
NEWS: North African state will make consumers pay the full cost of energy within five years, but is not committing to emissions curbs
Climate frontline: The Kenya province counting on a Paris deal
ANALYSIS: Pastoralists in Turkana say their traditional way of life is under threat from rising temperatures, environmental degradation and a nascent oil sector
What has happened to Nigeria’s climate pledge?
ANALYSIS: President Buhari has yet to sign off submission of Africa’s most populous country to a UN Paris deal, to the frustration of civil society
India PM proposes solar power alliance with Africa
NEWS: Climate change and security cooperation key themes of Narendra Modi address to 41 African heads of state in New Delhi
Horn of Africa droughts likely to intensify, sparking security fears
NEWS: Evidence stretching back 40,000 years shows that global warming will increase drying in a region of East Africa where drought already causes humanitarian crises
Top emitters head to Morocco to discuss Paris climate plans
NEWS: EU-convened meeting offers chance to discuss how inadequate carbon cuts can be accelerated after 2015 climate summit
Climate vulnerable states despair of rich, launch finance plan
NEWS: V20 coalition launched in Lima this week says it will raise funds for climate adaptation projects and develop a collective insurance scheme
Europe launches bid to protect Congo rainforest
NEWS: Norway first to fund UN initiative to slow tree-cutting and boost incomes in crucial carbon sink
South Africa targets 2025 emissions peak in UN climate plan
NEWS: Emerging economy commits to carbon emissions climax by 2025, though holds back details on how much aid needed
Tunisia warns of tourism dive if planet overheats
NEWS: Holidaymakers could desert north-African state as temperatures jump and rising sea-levels eat away seafront hotels
Small forest users can outcompete agribusiness – study
NEWS: Finance must flow to local enterprises to slow deforestation and internal displacement wrought by clearance for agriculture, report says