US, China to work together on phasing down HFCs

India cautious in response; to disclose stand in Bangkok end of June

From the dirtiest to the cleanest: Mexico City’s journey

Mexico City is today recognised as one of the cleanest cities in the world, and the credit for this goes to Marcelo Ebrard Casaubon who recently …

On mitigation

Who will take the lead in mitigation? Will developed countries, with their historical responsibility, take the lead? Or, will it fall on emerging …

On means of implementation (finance, technology transfer and capacity building)

As outlined in Article 4.7 of the Convention, developing countries need support for finance, technology and capacity. Without these, the …

On Adaptation

Adaptation must be central to the new deal, everyone agrees. Differences arise when the issue of financing adaptation arises. If past experience …

On the principles of the Convention

On the principles of the Convention: The essential disagreement is over what principles will apply in the 2015 deal. Does that mean the existing …

UNFCCC meet fails to secure emission commitments

As green as billed?

AOSIS proposal for focus on renewable energy welcomed

Need for integrated approach to adaptation and mitigation raised; parties call for Warsaw COP to address finance

Indonesian forests to be traded on carbon market

Australia launches CCS project

News 360° - Briefs

Australian miner asks government to test carbon trade

Brief

Brazil launches carbon reporting programme

US states sue EPA again

Ozone restrictions not enough

A split in Japan over carbon policy

A chocolate truck to Timbuktu

Singapore gets a clue in energy security

British Columbia gets consumer-based carbon tax

How Phailin was different from super cyclone 1999

Improvements in weather forecasting and disaster preparedness, and lessons learnt from 1999, made all the difference

EU admits development funds also cover climate grants

Non-profits cry foul over two in one fund; say climate finance should be over and above development funds

Capitol's green initiative

German sets ambitious climate target