U.N. officials, climate experts, environmental activists, and leaders of more than 100 nations gathered in Copenhagen, Denmark for a Climate Change conference that began 7 December.
After two weeks of intense negotiations delegates walked away with an agreement that requires countries to list actions they will take to cut gas emissions by specific amounts and allows for verification. Several world leaders called it a good first step, but urged more action. Environmentalists and developing nations had called for a legally binding treaty with much more specific commitments.
Announcement follows two weeks of tough negotiations, but falls short of what some had hoped for
German Chancellor says outcome is first step
Legal deal would see binding cuts in greenhouse gas emissions for developed countries
UN-backed REDD plan is designed to pay poorer nations to save their forests
Agreement has drawn sharp criticism from environmentalists and poorer nations
African delegate tells VOA she feels talks are making progress
Climate activists, angry at the slow pace of negotiations, descended on the Bella Center
Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi addresses Copenhagen conference on behalf of the Africa group
Negotiators from all over world say key differences remain as talks prepare to resume
UN-sponsored talks in Copenhagen enter their final week, with leaders from around the world preparing to descend on the city
International negotiators entering their sixth day of talks, aimed at creating global treaty to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
EPA calls decision an attempt to boost efforts dealing with global warming
Ethiopian PM Meles warns Africa will be watching to see whether funds being pledged by European countries are real, or recycled
European Commission has called on bloc to collectively earmark about $3 billion yearly in assistance
Bipartisan group of senators send framework for climate change legislation to President Obama ahead of his trip to Copenhagen Conference
Nation's largest farmers' group opposes climate legislation
Humanitarian organization in Copenhagen pushes for gender equality in final climate change treaty
American billionaire George Soros says funds proposed by rich countries to help poor nations deal with climate change are not enough
Sakihito Ozawa urges other developed nations to join Japan's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent by 2050
Relief officials in Africa say advance of desert and irregular rains cause floods and drought in Sahelian countries
African delegates say poor nations suffer for sins of rich, polluting nations
World Bank poll finds surprises in attitudes on climate change.
Robert Zoellick says rich countries need to appreciate developing needs of poorer countries
Accusation came after emails leaked from a British university were posted on the Internet
Causes and solutions remain in dispute
Some Americans feel cost of climate change legislation is greater than benefit
Chief spokesman Eduardo del Buey says the Port of Spain Declaration talks about financing for the most vulnerable countries
