Durban

UN secretary general expects Kyoto compromise at forthcoming climate summit

Chinese official says country will stop destroying harmful greenhouse gas if carbon credits it generates are outlawed

Brazil reported to have moved dates for historic summit to make it easier for Commonwealth leaders to attend

Reversal of previous trend sees emissions grow faster than GDP in 2010, resulting in a 0.6 per cent increase

Governments and businesses to face fresh calls to agree an emission-cutting plan at the forthcoming Durban summit

China bids to bridge gap between rich and poor nations by urging emerging economies to make concrete emission reduction plans

China outlines plan for developed nations to formalise emissions goals, as South Africa downplays chances of breakthrough

As Environmental Audit Committee urges Prime Minister to travel to Rio Summit, sources confirm he will instead attend Diamond Jubilee celebrations

Reuters reports crucial draft funding proposals are ready for release at Durban summit

More than 175 corporations sign new statement demanding global emissions deal to limit temperature rise and build green economy