They argue that the international wildlife treaty is undermining sustainable use of species in the region such as elephants.

Southern African countries push to resume ivory trade in government stockpiles, while other African proposals seek to protect hippos

Southern African countries push to resume ivory trade in government stockpiles, while other African proposals seek to protect hippos

Next year, COP27 will be hosted in an African country, but by then it may be too late for the continent to get the assistance it needs

The second-last day of the global climate change conference in Poland has seen 800 delegates walk out of the talks over a lack of progress.

2013 is set to continue the trend of all the warmest years on record occuring after 1998, making it the seventh hottest year in recorded history.

Taking the devastation wrought on their country as a warning, the Philippine delegation at COP19 has called for urgent progress on climate change.

LTASs will help to inform key decisions on future development and adaptation planning.

Climate Change Conference expected to determine the parameters of the global response to climate change beyond 2020.

An effective response to climate change depends on measures as comprehensive as the causes of what has been accepted as a global threat to life.