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CAFOD Responds to Chris Huhne's plenary address in Durban

UK Energy and Environment Secretary Chris Huhne addressed the Durban climate delegates today, in a plenary address advocating a global deal on climate change and a second commitment period to the Kyoto Protocol.

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'Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights' published

Following six years’ research and consultation, the United Nations has released a set of ‘Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights’. The ‘Guiding Principles’, led by UN Special Representative John Ruggie, aim to provide for the first time, an authoritative global standard that will ensure businesses respect the human rights of the communities in which they work.

Cancun Agreements save the process but leave a lot to do in Durban

After some tense final hours of negotiation, the world has a new agenda on climate change in the form of the 'Cancun Agreements'. Whilst not perfect,it's a stepping stone towards a legally binding deal in next year’s talks in Durban.

G20 Seoul Summit: easy wins missed

The Korean Government have put development on the agenda at this week’s G20 summit in Seoul. But as rich countries let their own trade interests dominate the debate, poorer countries risk being squeezed out of the picture.