Climate veteran Xie Zhenhua returns as China’s special envoy
Xie Zhenhua’s return to climate diplomacy is seen as a ‘bright spot’ for US-China cooperation, given his strong relationship with US special climate envoy John Kerry
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Joe Biden picks John Kerry as the US’ presidential envoy on climate change
Veteran diplomat John Kerry said the next US administration would treat the climate crisis as “the urgent national security threat it is”
When the EU and US score climate points off China, Africa suffers
Frans Timmermans and John Kerry are downplaying historic responsibility for the climate crisis. That’s a red flag for Africa
India: Paris climate talks problem-child or green leader?
ANALYSIS: Delhi has huge plans to invest in solar but it’s the country’s longstanding coal addiction that has climate experts worried
John Kerry: India poses ‘challenge’ at UN climate talks
NEWS: Secretary of state says New Delhi is focus of US diplomacy push, rejects notion that Paris may deliver new legally binding treaty
John Kerry: World must seize chance to kill climate warming HFCs
US secretary of state calls for upcoming Dubai Montreal Protocol meet to agree tough curbs on gases used in air conditioning and fridges
Kerry faces heat after Nebraska court gives Keystone green light
NEWS: Focus turns to State Department judgement after route of Keystone XL pipeline approved in supreme court
US-Australia “meeting of minds” on climate – US official
NEWS: US and Australian government saw convergence on climate during annual meeting, despite polarised domestic policies
US officials push India to target tighter carbon cuts
NEWS: High level Delhi negotiations end with agreement to boost clean tech cooperation and efficiency standards
Kerry: Climate change is damaging India’s prosperity
NEWS: US secretary of state urges greater US-India cooperation on clean energy ahead of Delhi summit
Kerry hints at “common ground” between US and China on climate
NEWS: US Secretary of State says this week’s climate talks have been productive, but warns of further challenges
US and China set for latest climate change discussions
NEWS: Climate change is key focus at US-China economic dialogue in Beijing, as countries’ relationship comes under strain
Fight terrorism by tackling climate change, says John Kerry
NEWS: Creating a clean energy market will help tackle “any number of problems” says US Secretary of State
John Kerry hosts summit on ocean acidification
NEWS: Presidents and princes will gather at US state department to discuss challenges of acidifying oceans
John Kerry issues seven point climate change plan
US Secretary of State ignores recent criticism to ram home commitment to new UN climate deal
John Kerry warns of ocean ‘dead zones’ from pollution and acidification
US Secretary of State follows up comments on climate action with call for more marine protection zones
Obama says climate must influence ‘all’ government policies
US President says fate of Keystone pipeline is still uncertain, as Republicans start new campaign against carbon cutting
Yeb Sano: Kerry’s climate warning needs political backing
Philippines climate envoy says rhetoric must be complemented by radical cuts to global carbon emissions
John Kerry warns climate change poses threat greater than ‘WMDs’
Secretary of State tells audience in Indonesia unlimited carbon emissions could create a ‘fearsome’ weapon
President Xi tells John Kerry China “will do more” on climate
US secretary of state and Chinese president Xi Jinping agree to advance cooperative efforts to push climate change on the global agenda
Latest climate science reports “chilling” warns John Kerry
US Secretary of State tells security experts climate challenge requires “collective leadership”
Kerry announces $24.6m aid to rebuild Philippines post Haiyan
US Secretary of State promises extra funds to Philippines, which he says looks like a ‘war zone’ in wake of Typhoon Haiyan
John Kerry pledges extra $17m for Vietnam climate adaptation
USA’s Secretary of State visits vulnerable Mekong Delta and promises to support efforts to cope with rising sea levels
John Kerry pledges US leadership at UN climate talks
Secretary of State says all nations need to “take on” challenge posed by global warming, promising support at negotiations