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Marrakech Call decoded: UN sends Trump its climate demands
On Tuesday over 190 governments agreed on what was billed as a strong message of global unity on climate change – here we explain to the president-elect what it means
Over dinner, top economies plan Trump climate response
Monday meeting of coalition including UK, Germany, Mexico, Brazil, Canada and Marshalls ended with pledge to push ahead with carbon cuts
UK set to ratify Paris climate deal at COP22 summit
British government likely to join Japan, Australia and Italy in joining UN’s flagship carbon cutting pact during COP22 Marrakech negotiations
Ban Ki-moon: Trump must face climate change reality
UN chief pins hopes on market forces to convince president-elect to back down from threat to pull US from deal to cut greenhouse gas emissions
Adaptation finance: climate change’s forgotten child
Top advisor to poor countries says he’s changing advice and telling them to give up reliance on the promises of adaptation funding from developed countries
Climate deal must offer hope for coal miners, says German minister
If the shift away from fossil fuels is not carefully managed, it will create left-behind communities and resentment, officials warn at COP22 climate talks
After Trump win, Obama’s climate envoys fight back
US climate negotiators emerged from their post-election silence in Marrakech with a bellicose message that their legacy was beyond reach of Donald Trump
Countries rely on carrot, not stick, to keep Trump in Paris Agreement
EU, Saudi chiefs dismiss the prospect of trade penalties to deter a US exit from the UN climate pact, focusing on the benefits of participation
Africa forgotten amid global climate battle between rich countries
As negotiations enter the second week, countries from the continent feel neglected despite this year’s big promises
Philippines energy chief blocks UN climate deal approval
Energy department chief says country needs more time to plan for lower carbon future, arguing developing countries must not be forced to cut their emissions
UN confirms 2016 will be hottest year on record
“Another year. Another record,” says World Meteorological Organisation chief, as temperatures smash the mark set last year
Without funding, developing country climate plans will wither
By taking strong action now, by mid-century Latin America could protect food production, secure its unparalleled biodiversity and natural capital
Saudi Arabia working on plan to boost climate target
World’s top petroleum exporter not deterred by incoming Trump presidency; says it will explore new ways to cut carbon emissions
California governor pledges US climate change leadership
Sunshine state has target of 40% carbon cuts on 1990 levels by 2030 and Donald Trump win will not change that, says governor
World Bank broke own rules as coalmine left Kosovo village “in limbo”
Failings on the part of the bank contributed to “real and often severe harm” over a “prolonged period” to villagers around the Sibovc mine, says leaked report
One week to save UN climate change talks from Trump
As the eyes of the world look to Marrakech for a signal of the Trump effect, can diplomats show that the climate is bigger than one man?
Republicans plan multi-billion dollar climate budget raid
Under President Trump, the US is expected to halt cash for climate-friendly development, holding back international action
Tubiana: Paris climate deal designed to cope with Trump
Key architect of 2015 pact says it’s vital global coalition of countries and businesses vocally underline their support for global carbon cuts
Where ambition meets reality: renovate buildings to save the climate
Sponsored content: Doubling energy efficiency improvements to 3% a year globally would set us on a sustainable path
Paris climate coalition urges US to show leadership
Group of countries that pushed for ambitious greenhouse gas treaty with US last year issues statement, warning Trump administration against nixing Paris