Un climate change conference
UN chief says world 'not on track' with climate change
In a strong message for action on climate change, Guterres said international political resolve was fading and it was the small island nations that were "really...
The world’s two biggest greenhouse gas emitters issued a joint presidential statement.
Main elements of the COP21 climate deal
Leaders respond to UN climate deal
The accord represents the world’s first universal climate deal.
The climate deal sets out a sweeping, long-term goal of eliminating net manmade greenhouse gas output.
Final text, meant to chart a way to far wider use of greener energy, will now be presented tomorrow.
French Minister Laurent Fabius first opted for the SA model last weekend as a way to streamline discussion.
The third draft of a possible agreement will only be released on Saturday.
Almost 200 nations are meeting, seeking a turning point away from an increasing reliance on fossil fuels.
The coalition includes the US, all members of the EU & 79 African, Caribbean & Pacific countries.
Fourteen ministers have been appointed as 'ambassadors of compromise' on the toughest issues.
Developed nations have mobilised to help the poorest survive a warmer world but countries dispute the figures.
This is where the truly tough work begins as ministers begin negotiations on a draft climate agreement.
France will give African countries two billion euros to develop renewable energy.
How the rich are harming the planet
Other disputes concern how to define a long-term goal for reducing or phasing out fossil fuels this century.
Kevin Allison believes climate change will prove more vexing than shale in 2016.
They urged each other to find common cause of bargaining to steer the economy away from its fossil fuels.