Copenhagen watch
17 December
US pledges $100bn for climate fund
Amid concern that time was running out for reaching a deal at the climate change summit, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Copenhagen today.
Speaking at the conference she stated that, together with other countries, the US would be prepared to generate $100bn a year for developing countries, 'saving the summit from collapse' reports the Guardian.
But Clinton warned "In the absence of an operational agreement that meets the requirements that I outlined, there will not be the final commitment that I outlined - at least from the United States".
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Big leaders arrive in Copenhagen
As 115 leaders began arriving today in Copenhagen today, the Danish summit presidency indicated that it would be unwise to play up expectations of a comprehensive deal emerging from the meeting.
Speaking at the conference, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said "If everyone takes on just a bit more, then we can do it", reports the Deutsche Welle.
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Failure of talks could provoke public backlash, warns Miliband
UK Climate Secretary Ed Miliband has warned that public fury will unleash if leaders at the summit fail to breathe new life into talks at Copenhagen.
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16 December
President of the climate change summit steps down
The president of the UN climate change conference in Copenhagen, Connie Hedegaard, resigned today and will be replaced by the Danish Prime Minister Loekke Rasmussen.
The Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC Yvo de Boer said that Hedegaard will continue to follow negotiations closely.
The move comes as pressure mounts for countries to reach a consensus on a new deal on climate change. But tension between countries remains a concern with a possible deadlock between the two biggest polluters China and the US.
Meanwhile UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has urged countries to avoid 'finger pointing' and concentrate on reaching a deal.
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Continued protests put pressure on climate summit
Tensions have escalated as hundreds of protesters managed to cross the perimeter at the Bella Centre, one of the venues where the climate summit is taking place.
Meanwhile meetings inside established the decision publish two new negotiating texts designed to move forward the process.
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Evo Morales calls for concerted efforts not to exceed a 1C rise
Bolivian President Evo Morales urged world leaders today to step up their efforts in tackling climate change and ensure that temperatures do not exceed 1C over the next century.
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UK must invest in green technologies
MPs have warned that the government needs to invest more into green technology over the next few years otherwise the UK is in danger of being left behind. Other countries, like Germany, the US, Japan and China, have invested billions in their low-carbon industries.
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15 December
Copenhagen: entering a new phase
Copenhagen has been described as entering a new phase of negotiations as ministers begin arriving
today with the hope of signing an agreement on Friday, reports the Financial Times.
But developing countries, a number of which walked out on Monday, fear that rich industrialised countries
want to 'smother' the Kyoto protocol.
The BBC reports that China has indicated that it will not accept any money from funds designed to help developing
countries to tackle climate change.
Meanwhile Bloomberg reports that, together with India, China is backing a $200 million fund for developing countries.
In a brief talk with journalists before leaving for Copenhagen, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned that the implications of leaders
leaving a deal to 'the last minute' are 'potentially catastrophic'.
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US $350million pledge towards tech funds
The US energy secretary, Steven Chu put forward a pledge yesterday of $350 million for the development of renewable energy projects, emphasising the importance of cooperation between countries in order to reach a successful deal.
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14 December
Gordon Brown to fly in early to Copenhagen climate talks
In a bid to push forward talks Gordon Brown will fly out to Copenhagen and join talks two days earlier than planned.
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Developing nations return to Copenhagen climate talks
African nations returned to the negotiating table this afternoon though talks have been limited to procedural issues for the time-being.
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Climate activists condemn Copenhagen police tactics
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11 December
EU pledges £6.5bn climate fund
The European Union has agreed a £6.5 billion (7.2bn euros) three-year package to boost developing nations’ efforts to fight global warming, of which Britain will provide £1.5 billion. Announcing the deal today, Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt said contributions would be made by all 27 EU member states and that the EU was doing its 'fair share'.
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Soros call for IMF green funds
Speaking yesterday at the UN climate summit in Copenhagen, George Soros, the Hungarian-American billionaire investor, proposed creating a green fund which would give developing countries access to $100bn in financial assistance (sourced from the IMF) to adapt to climate change. Soros said “all that is lacking is the political will... yet it could make the difference between success and failure at Copenhagen'.
'Tobin tax could fund climate aid under proposals from UK and France'
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An estimated 40 people have been detained at the first climate protests on the streets of Copenhagen.
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10 December
Faultlines between developed and developing countries
Faultlines between developing and developed countries have emerged at the Copenhagen climate summit as the UK and others were accused of 'carbon colonialism' following a leaked report, known as the 'Danish text' which has prompted backlash from the G77 bloc of developing nations who are concerned that key aspects of the Kyoto Protocol might be ignored.
There are also apparent splits between the bloc of developing countries as some fear that their demands for legally-binding targets set out in the Kyoto Protocol will simply be swept under the carpet by richer developing countries like China.
But China asserts that the disputes between countries have been overplayed.
Meanwhile UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is adamant that deal at Copenhagen would incorporate the core
elements of the Kyoto protocol and said that "What is known as common but differentiated responsibility principle will be maintained
in Copenhagen".
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US rejects climate aid for China
Yesterday saw the arrival of two top Obama Administration officials at the Copenhagen summit on climate change. Their priorities
are said to be engaging China and developing countries in emissions cuts and ruling out that China should receive any aid for climate adaptation.
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What are the odds for meeting 2-degree climate change target?
New research by British scientists indicates that staying below the 2-degree threshold is becoming increasingly difficult as the
potential peak date offers odds of only 50% of achieving this target.
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Darling announces boiler scrappage scheme in pre-budget report
The Chancellor Alistair Darling has announced as part of his pre-budget report that the people will soon be able to trade in their old
boilers for newer efficient ones under the extra 200m investment pledged by the government to help people make their homes more energy-efficient.
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The irreversible consequences of ocean acidification
A report on ocean acidity launched at the Copenhagen summit reveals that levels of acidity in the seas have increased by 30%
since the beginning of the industrial revolution, threatening a vast number of marine species with irreversible consequences.
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9 December 2009
Copenhagen under pressure after 'Danish text' leak
Documents leaked at the UN summit in Copenhagen referred to as the 'Danish text' have outlined what has been interpreted by many
as unequal limits on per capita carbon emissions for developed and developed countries.
Other blocs including the BASIC group are expected to release their documents later this week.
Speaking at the conference, Yvo der Boer said "The only formal texts in the UN process are the ones tabled by the Chairs of this Copenhagen conference at the behest of the parties."
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Last decade the hottest on record
The Met office and the World Meteorological Organization have revealed that this decade has been the hottest on record. Both organisations have been giving evidence at the climate summit in Copenhagen this week.
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Bangladesh 15% fund request
Bangladesh has stated that it will request a 15% share of any pay-packages made by rich industrialised countries to help developing countries adapt to consequences of climate change.
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US: greenhouse gases are a threat to human health
The US has stated that greenhouse gases threaten human health; a move that could allow the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to order cuts in emissions without the approval of Congress.
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