Climate change

Observers report deal on Green Fund close to being signed off, as minister edge towards agreement on new roadmap

US official: "It is completely off base to suggest the US is proposing it will delay action to 2020"

Negotiators optimistic deal can be done on framework for a $100bn a year Green Fund

Bloc insists movement from other nations towards global deal is "absolutely essential" to continuation of Kyoto

The deadlock in Durban raises the prospect of a two tier response to climate change

Emerging economies insist industrialised nations must extend Kyoto Protocol and step up climate aid before talks can begin on parallel treaty

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

Country-level study details how 24 nations are facing potential climatic disruption

Scientists reveal carbon emissions have risen for second successive year as emerging economies lead economic recovery

Shell, Diageo, Unilever and Tesco among host of big names calling on governments to deliver global climate change deal