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Ambition

July

 

'We need carbon free energy'

Translation of Swedish press interview with Lord Stern: New nuclear power will be needed to cope with the climate threat. 'We can not rule out any possibilities at the moment,' says the British Lord Nicholas Stern

Environment Council informal

One of Sweden's first actions as EU Presidency was to convene an informal Environment Council at Åre on 24-25 July, showing Sweden's ambition and commitment to keep the EU moving towards Copenhagen agreement

Strong international response on G8's 'historic' commitments

In the lead up to Copenhagen, G8 leaders demonstrated their commitment and strong leadership on climate change at the G8 Summit

Global carbon market essential for climate success

A global carbon trading network will be vital to prevent dangerous climate change, concludes Lazarowicz report

UK vision for a global carbon market

The UK's Department of Energy and Climate Change holds a major meeting today on how carbon trading can be developed as a policy tool for reducing carbon emissions effectively.

Copenhagen debated in Parliament today

Decisions taken at Copenhagen will affect Britain. The UK Parliament debate the preparations for Copenhagen conference.

Major Economies Forum

It is 150 days before Copenhagen. The G8 on 8-10 July showed breakthrough that could not have been envisaged last year and the US no longer a deal blocker. But we need more than the G8 on board, which is why the major economies are essential, too.

G8 Summit

An 'historic' agreement by G8 leaders – to cap global temperature rises by two degrees Celsius and cut greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050 – paves the way for a global agreement at Copenhagen.