COP-15

As Lord Stern talks up the chances of a robust agreement, a leading climate scientist says it would be better to have no deal than a deal that puts world on a "disaster track"

Environment minister, Jairam Ramesh, expected to formally announce the targets in parliament tomorrow

But mid-term target is lacking for developed countries, leading to India's rejection of proposal

State news agency reports that long-awaited carbon target has been confirmed

Danish government insists cabinet reshuffle will not disrupt Copenhagen Summit

Senior White House official confirms Obama could still attend crucial climate summit

Hopes for meaningful deal boosted as large numbers of world leaders agree to fly in for crucial talks and US signals it could announce provisional targets

Uncertainty over investing in green technologies more dangerous than lack of Copenhagen treaty says Achim Steiner, the head of the UN environment programme

Ministers report encouraging progress at latest round of preparatory talks

Leaders sign communiqué signalling they are prepared to table emission targets at Copenhagen Summit