Brinkmanship over financial commitments puts post-2012 funding plans at risk
About 150 regional, state and city leaders gather in Danish capital to assure diplomats they are ready to lead the transition to a low-carbon economy
Late night in store for Copenhagen negotiators as African leaders insist they are willing to scupper talks and China refuses to budge on carbon monitoring
Local media claims prime minister Yukio Hatoyama will announce increased funding commitment to the Copenhagen summit on Friday
Poorer countries still waiting for overall US funding commitment
Businesses urged to add voice to calls for robust and ambitious climate change deal
The latest walkouts in Copenhagen are hugely concerning, but there is some cause for optimism behind the scenes
Talks set to resume after African countries stage protest at rich nations' perceived attempt to ditch Kyoto
Moderate Democrats and Republicans increasingly confident they can secure the 60 votes needed to pass cap-and-trade legislation
As Tony Blair calls for compromise, African diplomats warn that their leaders will not attend if they expect to face last-minute wrangling