Reports released by the International Maritime Organization and the International Chamber of Shipping defend the continued exclusion of shipping emissions from climate change negotiations. But the clock is ticking for this lobby.
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Vulnerable countries show climate leadership
The world’s poorest countries attending the Climate Vulnerable Forum in Bangladesh resolve to overturn the status quo and lead the way towards low carbon economics.
Bangladesh PM lectures India and China on climate change
Speaking at the Climate Vulnerable Forum, Sheikh Hasina appeals to major emitting countries to face up to their responsibilities on climate change.
Social tolerance may flip before planetary boundaries
The concept of planetary boundaries is helpful for environmentalists but the limits of human tolerance may prove more immediate.
Durban climate talks must grapple with loss and damage
Progress on the implications of loss and damage arising from climate change has been slow since the 2010 Cancun climate conference. The 2011 Durban round may come under pressure.
Energy intensity on Durban agenda
Will the UN Secretary-General’s initiative on Energy For All play a part in the Durban climate talks?
Global carbon dioxide emissions for 2010
Figures released by the US Department of Energy show an increase of 6% over 2009 carbon dioxide emissions.
Limits to adaptation
The coffee plant is sensitive to temperature. Adaptation to global warming implies moving the plants to higher altitudes. But what happens if there is no higher ground?
Flooded Thai rice delivers wake-up call to G20
The potentially powerful Committee on World Food Security has failed to follow up recommendations on measures to control escalating world food prices. If the Committee had gathered in Bangkok, it might have reached a different conclusion.
Zambia views corruption as poverty road block
The priorities of president Michael Sata of Zambia have emerged from his first month in office. Stamping out corruption is the chosen path to good relations with international donors and to accelerated poverty reduction.