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COP19 side event: communicating energy efficiency in emerging economies
Exclusive RTCC and Carbon Trust event @ UN climate talks: Saturday 16 November, 1130-1300, 2nd floor, zone B3
African delegates under pressure to leave UN climate talks
A coalition of African groups has asked governments across the continent to withdraw from talks as developed countries fail to mobilise finance
UK slams Japan’s decision to slash climate target
Japan has revised its target to cut emissions which would see them rise by 3% on 1990 levels by 2020
World’s 48 poorest countries publish climate adaptation plans
Submissions to UN say they require $1.4 billion in funding to prepare for extreme weather events
Warsaw climate change talks – day five live blog
Live coverage from the National Stadium in Warsaw, home to the UN climate change negotiations from Nov 11-22
Loss and damage a “priority” for UN summit say civil groups
ActionAid, CARE and WWF recommend climate compensation scheme be implemented by 2015
Japan set to stun UN talks by scrapping climate target
Japanese government is expected to reduce its emissions targets to 3.1% above 1990 levels, backtracking from previous climate commitments
China set to commit to tougher climate targets in 2015
Deputy climate chief says government will push for further carbon cuts in next Five Year Plan due out in 2015
Carbon market ‘toolbox’ – precursor to a global deal, or a waste of time?
Negotiators in Warsaw will look to establish guidelines to create a standardised global carbon trading market
US envoys told to block climate compensation plans at UN
Leaked cable details opposition to loss and damage and stress on voluntary nature of 2015 climate change deal
UN sets environmental ‘guidelines’ for business to adopt
First-of-its-kind guide from UN Global Compact calls on companies to align corporate sustainability initiatives and climate policy
Amazon destruction could cut US rainfall by 50%
Over 1.4 billion acres of dense forest make up the Amazon basin producing one quarter of the world’s oxygen supply
Warsaw climate change talks – day four live blog
Live coverage from the National Stadium in Warsaw, home to the UN climate change negotiations from Nov 11-22
Typhoon Haiyan more extreme due to climate change, says WMO
World Meteorological Organisation says that rising sea levels and surface ocean temperatures will cause more extreme typhoons in the future
UN climate talks in Warsaw set to welcome just 134 ministers
189 countries will attend UN climate talks, but only 134 ministers will be present at negotiations, with Australia a notable absentee
Warsaw climate change talks – day three live blog
Live coverage from the National Stadium in Warsaw, home to the UN climate change negotiations from Nov 11-22
Campaign for a greener Christmas launched
Crowdfunding company Abundance Generation wishes you a greener Christmas
UN climate summit ‘fast’ swells as anger grows at lack of action
Twenty groups join Philippines negotiator Yeb Sano in avoiding food until a “meaningful outcome” is reached in Warsaw
Comment: climate diplomats need to explore the ‘third way’ to 2015 deal
Key to effective deal is approach that recognizes key role UN can play in supporting and promoting effective action
Russia cools talk of separate loss and damage climate mechanism
Kremlin statement also indicates support for USA’s ‘bottom up’ approach to emission reduction pledges