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COP17: Success or cop out?

Was COP17 a hit or a miss? A round up of views from COP17's key players.

COP17: Robin Hoods take on the 1% Bankers

Protests against climate change took on the form of a soccer game in Durban, which saw the Robin Hoods take on the 1% Bankers.

COP17, UN climate talks in trouble as time runs out

Ministers fought to save UN climate talks from collapse, searching to narrow differences between rich and poor nations over fighting global warming.

COP17: Talks stumble toward uncertain end

A draft global pact on climate change has boosted UN talks, already deep into overtime, but negotiators are worried it's a little too late.

COP17 commitments threaten to be a lame duck

EU climate commissioner Connie Hedegaard has stepped up warnings that if major economies do not compromise, a Durban deal may be out of reach.

COP17 activists and volunteers clash at Zuma meeting

Civil society activists who gathered for a meeting with Jacob Zuma at the Durban City Hall allege they were 'pushed and punched' by volunteers.

Ministers at COP17 deserve Oscars, say NGOs

Environmental NGOs have lambasted ministers at COP17, saying that governments were creating theatre out of the climate talks.

Crunch time at COP17 as high-level negotiations begin

Twelve heads of state and 130 ministers are set to attend the high level segment of the COP17 conference to broker a new climate deal.

COP17: China's promise leaves more questions

There's been mixed reaction at COP17 to China's announcement that it would accept a legally binding agreement to reduce carbon emissions.

COP17 hopes surge as China commits to climate pledge

China says it will commit to a binding agreement on climate change, even as calls grow for the US to stop hindering negotiations and leave the talks.