Rolling commentary, news, analysis and video from the 20th Conference of the Parties to the UN Climate Convention in Lima, Peru
NEWS: Clean Development Mechanism is “in crisis” after EU decision, says chair Hugh Sealy, but can be salvaged under a new carbon market architecture
Rolling commentary, news, analysis and video from the 20th Conference of the Parties to the UN Climate Convention in Lima, Peru
ANALYSIS: For Russian diplomats, a year of sanctions and conflict will provide the backdrop to Lima talks. Will this be payback time?
ANALYSIS: The latest greenhouse gas emissions figures from rich countries show policies do work, but economics can change everything
COMMENT: Country commitments to a global agreement should be based on their domestic strengths
BLOG: UN envoys hope to craft a draft version of a global climate deal in Peru next week – here’s what they will have to consider
ANALYSIS: Taipei’s strategy to cut greenhouse gas emissions is full of holes and a lack of international pressure does not help
NEWS: Policy action needed by Beijing government for China to reach renewables potential next decade, says new report
NEWS: Jim Kim says 1.5C warming could already be locked into Earth’s system, calls on governments to act fast
NEWS: British monarchy joins National Trust carbon cutting club to make its palaces greener
NEWS: Ocean temperatures break new record, as 2014 looks set to be hottest year ever
NEWS: Economics minister says carbon emissions reduction target is “no longer viable” ahead of parliamentary vote
COMMENT: Synergies between climate action and top domestic priorities are driving leaders to back green economy, argues Per Klevnas
In a surprise breakthrough, presidents Xi Jinping and Barack Obama have set goals for climate cooperation. We liveblog the details and reaction
COMMENT: The UK is critical to the success of Europe’s decarbonisation plan and a global climate deal in Paris
ANALYSIS: UN green bank desperately needs funds, but can White House deliver after bruising mid term elections?
FEATURE: How climate evaluators are making sure organisations are choosing the best green projects – and stopping them fiddling the books
NEWS: Water shortages, deforestation and indigenous rights are some of the issues facing Brazil’s president in the next four years
ANALYSIS: Coal supporters and climate deniers prepare to fight Obama’s climate policy as Republicans gain majority in Senate