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Lima deal represents a fundamental change in global climate regime
The agreement removes the longstanding division of the world into developed and developing countries and paves way for a model of unity. read more »
UN agrees way forward on climate change – but path is unclear
A global warming pact has been struck, but now nations must not only meet targets but fund clean development. read more »
Nicholas Stern welcomes Lima climate change agreement
Nicholas Stern welcomes the agreement today (14 December 2014) at the 20th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Lima, Peru. read more »
Nicholas Stern calls for new approach by governments to climate change talks
Governments should be ambitious, dynamic and collaborative in their negotiations over a new international agreement on climate change, according to a new report by Nicholas Stern read more »
Emissions targets are biggest challenge for Lima climate talks
Avoiding dangerous climate change depends on the strength of emissions reduction targets countries collectively adopt. And this remains a major concern read more »
One year to save the planet from climate change disaster, Ed Davey warns
Agreeing global deal to cut carbon emissions next year is only way to protect “way of life we take for granted”, energy secretary says, ahead of UN climate change summit in Lima read more »
Rich countries pledge $9.3bn to help poorer nations cope with climate change
Green Climate Fund pledging conference in Berlin falls just short of $10bn target read more »
Historic pledge on climate change is the result of deep commitment
Letter from Lord Stern on the China-US climate change deal read more »
China and US deal to curb emissions draws mixed response
An unexpected move by the US and China to jointly set out their plans to tackle global warming prompted a lukewarm response in Europe and hostility in Washington in a sign that sealing a global climate treaty next year still faces big hurdles. read more »
