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Decision will also see South Korea host preparatory meeting

New report accuses developed countries of using divide-and-rule tactics as part of international climate talks

Move prompts call for European ban, as Clean Development Mechanism also adopts new validation procedures and rules for HFC credits

Jacob Zuma says COP17 must establish $100bn Green Climate Fund and determine future of Kyoto Protocol

World Meteorological Organization finds CO2, methane and nitrous oxide all increase in 2010

Countries' austerity packages leave little room for promised commitments to $100bn international fund, analysts say

However, UN body admits growth in trade will see the industry's output rise without further market-based measures

Battle over bringing aviation emissions into Europe's cap and trade scheme heats up with declaration in Montreal

Head of UN climate change secretariat talks up prospects for Durban Summit, urges businesses to play more proactive role

Campaign for new international law gains momentum as lawyers prepare to stage mock ecocide trial