As India formally backs Copenhagen Accord, Merkel and Hedegaard express scepticism that a binding international emissions deal can be reached this year
Tourism minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk front-runner to take over from outgoing Yvo de Boer
Could Indonesia side with Brazil, South Africa, India and China at upcoming climate change talks
UN seeks "closure" on Himalayan glacier error with launch of new independent scientific panel
Resignation gives UN opportunity to reinvigorate talks following Copenhagen summit
De Boer will leave the UNFCCC in July to take up a role at KPMG
New advisory group to report ahead of Mexico Summit on climate financing proposals, such as an international Tobin Tax or levy on aviation and shipping
As Indian environment minister launches a blistering attack on Ed Miliband, Yvo de Boer says international climate talks have entered a "cooling-off period "
National exhaust pipe emissions standards on the cards after government announces plans to limit imports of inefficient second-hand cars
He Yafei shifted from position in foreign ministry after clashing with Obama and Merkel at Copenhagen