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Durban

COP17: Late deal saves UN climate talks

COP17: Late deal saves UN climate talks

The UN climate talks in Durban have been hailed an ‘historic success’ after agreement was reached on Sunday morning.

COP17: How the deal was reached

COP17: How the deal was reached

COP17 climate summit ends in success after adopting EU-sponsored roadmap towards legally-binding global emission targets.

COP17 Live Blog

Day 11 – Breaking news from COP17

Breaking news, tweets, interviews, webcasts and gossip from the COP17 climate talks in Durban.

EU: COP17 deal hinges on last big emitters to commit

EU: COP17 deal hinges on last big emitters to commit

Connie Hedegaard says rich poor gap has disappeared from COP talks for first time.

Respond Daily: Day ten at COP17

Respond Daily: Day ten at COP17

Today we bring you the latest from the plenary, including the latest protests disrupting proceedings, rumours of possible alliances and NGOs take on the final two days.

Day 10 - Breaking news from COP17

Day 10 – Breaking news from COP17

Breaking news, tweets, interviews, webcasts and gossip from the COP17 climate talks in Durban.

COP17 YOUNGO mock trial reminds delegates why they are here

COP17 YOUNGO mock trial reminds delegates why they are here

YOUNGO perform a mock climate trial at COP17 as a reminder to delegates of why they are in Durban and push them to do better in the coming days.

Greenpeace: COP17 is still waiting for its champion

Greenpeace: COP17 is still waiting for its champion

Tove Ryding from Greenpeace international called on countries to end the poker game, saying which ever country moved first would be the champion of COP17.

WWF: Brazil's moves at home compromises position on world stage

WWF: Brazil’s moves at home compromises position on world stage

The new forest code passed by the Brazilian Senate late Tuesday (6 Dec) will put its emissions reduction targets at risk and compromise its position on the world stage, according to the WWF.

Respond Daily: Day nine at COP17

Respond Daily: Day nine at COP17

Today we bring you news on the Green Climate Fund, calls from the Island States and more protests by the COP17 youth….

EU says US “ping-pong” blame game with China must stop

EU says US “ping-pong” blame game with China must stop

EU calls US “arrogant and ignorant” for interfering in Emissions Trading Scheme and says deal must be agreed.

Island states appeal for COP17 ministers to avert “climate genocide”

Island states appeal for COP17 ministers to avert “climate genocide”

Vulnerable low-lying countries call for second Kyoto commitment period and immediate talks on broader legal deal.

LIVE: YOUNGO mock climate trial at COP17

LIVE: YOUNGO mock climate trial at COP17

On Wednesday at 1540 RTCC streamed a mock “Human Rights Climate Tribunal” on behalf of #YOUNGO. Full webcast to follow.

India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh with China's President Hu Jintao.

COMMENT: Is India the new China?

As China makes the first tentative steps towards legally binding cuts, has India become climate change public enemy no.1?

South African Bishop: Rich countries’ behaviour compares with apartheid

South African Bishop: Rich countries’ behaviour compares with apartheid

Speaking at the CAN International press conference Bishop Davis said rich countries at COP17 were looking to keep power and wealth for themselves and their behavior could be compared to apartheid.

COMMENT: The tug-of-war over the private sector – time to stop?

COMMENT: The tug-of-war over the private sector – time to stop?

Hannah Ryder, senior economist with the UK’s Department for International Development and former climate change negotiator tells RTCC why delegates in Durban need to focus on what the Green Climate Fund will do with its money, as well as how it sources those funds.

Day 9 - Breaking news from COP17

Day 9 – Breaking news from COP17

Breaking news, tweets, interviews, webcasts and gossip from the COP17 climate talks in Durban.

Respond Daily: Day eight at COP17

Respond Daily: Day eight at COP17

Today we bring you the opening of COP17 high level segment, the Candian Youths latest stand against the stance of Canada and interviews from Greg Barker and John Prescott.

President Zuma addresses the opening of the high level segment

BASIC group slams developed countries as ministerial talks begin

Bloc calls green aviation tax a stealth trade deal and India says it has already walked the extra mile.

Climate Change is causing a health emergency say experts

Climate Change is causing a health emergency say experts

As delegations thrash out a deal on climate change in the second week of COP17, a group of health leaders have urged a strong commitment protecting the lives of billions of people around the world.

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