The last day of the UN climate conference in Copenhagen ended with a group of countries including the US and China agreeing a deal which the EU early Saturday described as "not perfect" but "better than no deal."
Michael von Bülow 19/12/2009 02:10
EU: "The only deal available in Copenhagen"
While the head of China’s climate delegation thought “everyone should be happy,” it was uncertain late Friday night whether the “Copenhagen Accord” agreed by the US, China, Brazil, South Africa and India would win broader support among countries. Read more
US, China, India, Brazil and South Africa reach deal
According to a senior Obama administration official the United States, China, India, Brazil, South Africa and South Africa have reached a "meaningful agreement" on climate change Friday evening. Read more
New draft for Copenhagen deal
In a newly written draft named the “Copenhagen Accord” a 2010-deadline for reaching a legally binding climate treaty has been dropped, Reuters reported Friday afternoon. Read more
Chávez felt excluded
Venezuela’s President, Hugo Chávez, criticized the UN climate conference for “a real lack of transparency.” Read more
EU challenges US and China
The European Union makes clear it is ready to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent by 2020 compared to 1990 levels - if the US and China "do their part." Read more
Obama: I came here to act
"Our ability to take collective action is in doubt," US President Barack Obama warned the plenary at COP15. Read more
Brazil ready to provide funding
"As the first developing country Brazil offers to contribute to the finance mechanisms under the Kyoto Protocol – if an agreement is reached in Copenhagen Friday, says President Lula. Read more
World leaders in last-minute climate talks
The UN climate talks were in serious disarray Friday, prompting President Barack Obama to upend his schedule and hold close-door talks with 19 other world leaders to work out a last-minute agreement on fighting global warming. Read more
China and India signal progress on transparency
The world's two largest emerging economies both respond positively to a call from US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton. "We are 75 percent underway with a solution," says Indian minister. Read more
Hillary Clinton brings positive momentum
After statements by the US Secretary of State on financing, a number of key players have agreed on a draft text that will be discussed on the UN conference's last day.
Michael von Bülow 19/12/2009 02:10
EU: "The only deal available in Copenhagen"
While the head of China’s climate delegation thought “everyone should be happy,” it was uncertain late Friday night whether the “Copenhagen Accord” agreed by the US, China, Brazil, South Africa and India would win broader support among countries. Read more
US, China, India, Brazil and South Africa reach deal
According to a senior Obama administration official the United States, China, India, Brazil, South Africa and South Africa have reached a "meaningful agreement" on climate change Friday evening. Read more
New draft for Copenhagen deal
In a newly written draft named the “Copenhagen Accord” a 2010-deadline for reaching a legally binding climate treaty has been dropped, Reuters reported Friday afternoon. Read more
Chávez felt excluded
Venezuela’s President, Hugo Chávez, criticized the UN climate conference for “a real lack of transparency.” Read more
EU challenges US and China
The European Union makes clear it is ready to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent by 2020 compared to 1990 levels - if the US and China "do their part." Read more
Obama: I came here to act
"Our ability to take collective action is in doubt," US President Barack Obama warned the plenary at COP15. Read more
Brazil ready to provide funding
"As the first developing country Brazil offers to contribute to the finance mechanisms under the Kyoto Protocol – if an agreement is reached in Copenhagen Friday, says President Lula. Read more
World leaders in last-minute climate talks
The UN climate talks were in serious disarray Friday, prompting President Barack Obama to upend his schedule and hold close-door talks with 19 other world leaders to work out a last-minute agreement on fighting global warming. Read more
China and India signal progress on transparency
The world's two largest emerging economies both respond positively to a call from US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton. "We are 75 percent underway with a solution," says Indian minister. Read more
Hillary Clinton brings positive momentum
After statements by the US Secretary of State on financing, a number of key players have agreed on a draft text that will be discussed on the UN conference's last day.
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