Dec 30, 2014 NewsConnie Hedegaard: India should ‘reconsider’ climate strategy NEWS: Outgoing EU climate chief hopes China-US carbon cutting pact will encourage other major economies to follow
Jun 9, 2014 NewsPeru UN climate talks chair admits time running out for deal NEWS: Incoming president of Lima conference warns that countries must be “realistic” about UN climate deal
Aug 14, 2015 FinanceEU ex-climate chief Hedegaard backs fossil fuel divestment NEWS: Shifting funds out of coal, oil and gas could make “a very important contribution” to Paris deal, says Connie Hedegaard
Apr 25, 2014 NewsChina emissions peak key to UN climate deal, says Hedegaard INTERVIEW: China’s emissions growth matters “to the whole world”, says EU climate commissioner during Chinese visit
Feb 7, 2014 NewsEU climate chief says regional unity vital for 2015 Paris deal European governments can “pressurise” heads of states into climate action says Connie Hedegaard
Jan 6, 2014 NewsGreen jobs at risk without 2030 climate package: Hedegaard EU climate chief says ambitious low carbon policies essential for region to retain competitiveness
Nov 22, 2013 NewsRow over 2015 UN climate treaty slows progress at Warsaw summit Venezuela accuses EU of “damaging” process as contentious talks on emission reductions go public
Nov 20, 2013 PoliticsEU climate chief: ‘backtracking’ at UN talks ‘not acceptable’ Connie Hedegaard tells RTCC efforts by some countries to renegotiate old treaties risk derailing a 2015 climate change deal
Nov 19, 2013 FinanceEU directs 20% of budget to climate change on eve of UN finance meeting EU has confirms budget for next seven years, directing €180bn towards climate finance, with €15bn to go towards developing countries
Nov 6, 2013 FinanceEU climate chief demands action to address “emissions gap” Morning summary: EU climate chief calls for action on cutting emissions; China’s corn harvest set to decline after flooding and drought; and Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund could divest from coal
Nov 1, 2013 EnergyShale gas could be a “game changer”, says EU climate chief Connie Hedegaard admits shale gas will be considered in 2030 climate package, but says it’s no ‘silver bullet’
Oct 28, 2013 NewsEU environment ministers demand ‘ambitious’ 2030 climate targets New report from 13 European ministers urges EU to take quick action to spur private investment and reform ETS
Oct 8, 2013 CommentWhat next for EU climate diplomacy after aviation compromise? Historic leaders at UN climate talks face tough questions after high-profile crash at ICAO summit in Montreal
Sep 30, 2013 EnergyPoland could violate law with new power plants – EU climate chief Poland could face further conflict with Brussels if it pushes ahead with two new power plant units, in violation of EU regulations
Sep 2, 2013 PoliticsEU pledges €150,000 to relieve drought in Marshall Islands As world leaders prepare to discuss climate threat facing the Pacific Islands, EU pledges to provide water to 6,400 islanders
May 16, 2013 FinanceEU carbon credit surplus doubles in 2012 Emissions from power generation and industry fell 2% but overshadowed by the growing surplus of credits
Apr 18, 2013 FinanceEU climate chief promises to save emissions trading scheme Guardian: Connie Hedegaard’s attempts to introduce longer-term reforms will face fierce opposition from a powerful business lobby
Mar 1, 2013 NewsCaption competition: the EU climate fight What exactly is being said in this exchange between EU Climate Action Commissioner Connie Hedegaard and Poland’s Environment Minister Marcin Korolec?
Feb 13, 2013 NewsHedegaard hails Obama commitment to climate change EU Climate Commissioner delighted that ‘science’ to form backbone of US policy on global warming
Feb 10, 2013 NewsHedegaard: EU budget ‘major step’ in climate fight EU Climate Commissioner Connie Hedegaard has hailed the EU 2014-2020 budget as ‘important’ for the fight against climate change
Feb 8, 2013 NewsWWF: EU budget a bad deal for the climate NGOs call draft budget a “missed opportunity” despite 20% of all funding being mainstreamed for climate change
Dec 14, 2012 NewsHedegaard: Progress in Doha “slow and frustrating” Climate Live: The latest climate change headlines curated by RTCC, updated daily from 0830-1700 GMT
Dec 5, 2012 PoliticsHedegaard: Time to ask what USA and China are offering in Doha COP 18: EU Climate Commissioner Connie Hedegaard says Union is doing its bit to cut emissions but calls for more help from major polluters
Oct 23, 2012 FinanceIn tweets: Ministers meet for last time before Doha climate change talks No news is good news as a group of 48 Ministers meet in Seoul to discuss next month’s UNFCCC talks in Doha