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Implement Cancun accords, demand LDCs

The LCDs called for immediate disbursement of funds to deal with the impact of climate change.

I was trying a balancing act in Cancun: Ramesh

Jairam Ramesh said his effort at the Cancun meet was to ensure a balance.

UN climate chief urges quick follow up of Cancun agreements

The agreement achieved at climate summit in Cancun was a "big step" that exceeded expectations.

Won`t accept binding climate commitment until India, China: US

The US says it will not accept legally binding commitment until it is done equally by India, China.

India played `constructive` role at Cancun: US

India played a constructive role to bring solutions to difficult issues at the recent UN climate mee...

In Cancun climate talks, India enjoys place in sun

India has emerged as a new global power on climate change in Cancun, Mexico.

Ramesh `built bridges` in Cancun climate talks

Jairam has been praised for his role as a bridge-builder on contentious issues at UN climate meet.

US hails successful Cancun Conference

The decisions reached in Cancun represent a balanced and significant step forward: US

British PM warns countries to keep Cancun pledges

David Cameron warned that countries had to stick to their promises.

British PM warns countries to keep Cancun pledges

The climate agreement struck in Mexico represented a success but warned that countries had to stick ...

BASIC nations happy with Cancun texts: Ramesh

The BASIC countries are a bloc of 4 large developing nations Brazil, South Africa, India and China.

UN meeting OKs climate deal

The conference approved a two-part climate deal that creates a Green Climate Fund.

Don`t read too much into Ramesh`s statement at Cancun: PM

Union Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh had yesterday said all countries must take binding commitme...

Don`t read too much into Ramesh`s statement at Cancun: PM

PM Manmohan Singh sought to downplay controversial remarks made by Jairam Ramesh in Cancun.

Climate negotiators struggle to finalise Cancun text

Negotiators are struggling to finalise the outcome of the 2-week Climate Change conference that has ...

India`s climate position `nuanced`: Ramesh

Jairam Ramesh said that India will not accept internationally legally binding emission cuts.

Bolivian says climate talks may commit `ecocide`

Cancun climate talks may commit "ecocide" if it fails to take decisive action to halt global warming...

India says won`t accept legally-binding emissions cuts

Facing pressure to accept emissions cuts, India said it will not budge from its stand on the issue.

Pressure on India to accept legally binding pact

The US, India and China are not in favor of accepting a legally binding agreement.

Progress at Cancun `insufficient`: UN chief

UN chief Ban Ki-moon has said that the progress at the climate conference has been "insufficient".

India objects shifting of HFCs from Kyoto

Kyoto Protocol only apply to industrialised countries but Montreal Protocol applies to all parties.

China buoys climate talks

China offered to submit its voluntary carbon emissions target to a binding UN resolution.

Compromise spirit at climate talks in last days

A spirit of compromise seems to have settled over the annual UN climate conference.

More nations may pledge carbon limits at Cancun

More countries are expected to pledge specific actions to limit carbon emissions over next decade.

Kyoto Protocol, finance make or break issues in Cancun: Ramesh

Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh said many countries are opposed to continuation Kyoto.

India stresses `equity` at climate talks in Cancun

As pressure builds on China and India to cut down carbon emissions both countries have asserted that...

US, China move closer on key climate issue

US and China narrowdifferences on a key element - how to monitor greenhouse gas emissions.

Activists head to Cancun as talks hit obstacles

More than 400 environmental activists left Mexico City in a convoy headed to a UN climate conference...

Cancun: Pachauri says huge gap in climate research

There are huge gaps in the effort as far as scientific research is concerned, said Rajendra Pachauri...

Time for compromise, UN climate talks told

"A richer tapestry of efforts is needed", warned UN climate chief Christiana Figueres.

Stalled on treaty, climate talks turn to money

The world is waiting for fruitful negotiations, Mexico`s enviroment secy, Juan Rafael said.

Cancun & the climate ‘standstill’

The next pit-stop in the annual climate change jamboree is Cancun, Mexico.

India seeks to resolve climate disputes

India is making two proposals for the U.N. climate summit in Cancun to resolve disputes.

India to play `bridge` role at Cancun: Jairam

India will act as a bridge between developing & developed countries at Cancun summit, says Jairam.

China says climate compromise needed at Cancun

UN climate conference need to help developing nations reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

China softens stance ahead of climate negotiations

China appeared to soften its stance on a sticking point in UN climate change negotiations.

`Climate talks will not yield binding treaty`

Later this month 194 countries will meet in the Mexican resort city of Cancun for a second attempt a...

New Indian plan gets support from UN climate chief

A new plan by India for the forthcoming climate summit received support from the UN climate chief.

EU sticks to 20-percent carbon cuts

It also offered to go to 30 percent if other industrialised powers follow suit.

Climate change treaty must address health issues

The World Health Organisation Tuesday said next month`s Cancun summit must address health concerns.

Cat 2 Paula threatens Cancun, Mexican islands

Hurricane Paula headed for a near pass along the southern coast of Mexico`s resort-dotted Yucatan Pe...

US plays down expectations for climate talks

The top US climate negotiator warned against any expectations of a binding deal at the next UN conf...

`US not in position to take lead on climate change`

“The leadership role that US could have played on climate change is not forthcoming,” says Ramesh.

‘Kyoto Protocol to continue past 2012’

UN climate chief Christiana Figueres Wednesday made it clear that the Kyoto Protocol will continu...

Cancun climate summit: Pachauri asks Mexico to be realistic

With hopes of a consensus eluding the Cancun climate meet, IPCC chairman R K Pachauri has urged ho...

Mexico wants Copenhagen outsiders in Cancun talks: Envoy

Mexico is striving to bring countries which felt excluded from the Copenhagen climate talks into t...

`Climate conference in Cancun should produce realistic result`

UN chief Ban Ki-moon has called for a realistic result at the upcoming climate meet in Cancun.

Prospects of breakthrough in Cancun very remote: Ramesh

Jairam Ramesh said a breakthrough at the Cancun meet unlikely due to unwillingness of top emitters.

India not optimistic about reaching agreement in Cancun

India Saturday said it was not very optimistic about reaching a legally-binding agreement on emiss...

SAARC to pitch for Cancun climate talks

Seeking a fresh approach to climate talks, SAARC countries will pitch for observer status at the C...

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