Policy

Jane Burston finds reports of the UK's declining voice have been exaggerated

UN Secretary-General says ministers must be realistic over prospects of a deal, while still delivering progress towards new treaty

Draft document floats proposal for shipping carbon levy to help finance Green Climate Fund

Chris Huhne announces UK is on schedule to deliver £1.5bn funding by end of 2012 to help poor countries deal with climate change

Research argues raising premium on energy bills from £2 to £6.50 a year would create solar industry independent of subsidy

Environment minister confirms country will leave the Kyoto Protocol next year

But court agrees to hear appeal by Friends of the Earth, Solarcentury and HomeSun, as industry plans another protest day

Industry expert predicts deal to include CCS in carbon offset scheme is 90 per cent likely

Jane Burston reports on the protests and negotiating gambits as the second week of talks kicks off

EU secures support from developing country for new plan that would see parallel treaty run alongside Kyoto