China backs developing countries' appeal on climate change: official
11-29 19:04
China will unswervingly back other developing countries' reasonable appeals on climate change, a senior official said on Tuesday.
Fiji calls for Pacific Island countries to voice opinions in Durban
11-29 17:49
Fiji has reminded Pacific Island countries on the importance of having their voices heard at the Pre 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the 7th Conference of the Parties serving as the Meeting of the Parties (CMP7) to the Kyoto Protocol.
Global environmental organization says rich countries should do more to fight climate change
11-29 13:23
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Monday urged developed countries to take more actions to tackle global climate change.
Rich countries urged to remove "bottlenecks" to climate funding
11-29 13:23
Among the key issues at the United Nation's Climate Change summit are how to make the best use of nature-based solutions in reducing harmful climate change impacts that will complement the urgent action that governments must take in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Youth Charter on Climate Change to be handed to SA deputy president at COP17
11-28 20:18
As the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 17) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) officially opened on Monday, youth from more than 180 countries said they will hand over a Youth Charter on Climate Change (YCCC) to South Africa Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe on Friday.
UN climate change convention opens in Durban
11-28 17:21
The 17th Conference of Parties(Cop 17)to the United Nations'Framework Convention on Climate Change started in Durban n,South Africa on Monday.
Climate change talks begin today
11-28 10:43
Delegations from more than 190 countries on Monday are gathering together in Durban, South Africa to start the new round of climate change talks, in an effort to slash greenhouse gas emissions and reduce risks to humanity.
Financial crisis no excuse for climate inaction
11-28 09:33
Policy-makers in advanced economies from Brussels to Washington are preoccupied with fighting a protracted and devastating financial crisis, but economic hardship should be no excuse for inaction on climate change.