United Nations

Regional governments urge national counterparts to follow their lead on climate action

Small group of Latin American countries refuse to discuss negotiating text containing elements of Copenhagen Accord

United Nations climate chief says Danish presidency's backing for US also derailed Copenhagen negotiations

Costa Rican diplomat appointed as executive secretary of the United Nations Climate Change Secretariat

Report claims Ban Ki-moon could confirm surprise appointment this week

Report urges UN to adopt energy efficiency target requiring 2.5 per cent cut in global economy's energy intensity each year

Major new study warns environmental pressures mean China has no choice but to accelerate low-carbon development plan

Weekend talks expected to focus on procedural issues, but subject will inevitably turn to post-Copenhagen fall out and race to replace Yvo de Boer

All major greenhouse gas emitters bar Russia have now formally endorsed Copenhagen deal