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Paris climate talks: Text of the final deal released by French hosts – live Paris climate talks: Text of the final deal released by French hosts – live
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More reaction here from the campaign group 350.org:
Co-founder Bill McKibben, said:
“Every government seems now to recognize that the fossil fuel era must end and soon. But the power of the fossil fuel industry is reflected in the text, which drags out the transition so far that endless climate damage will be done. Since pace is the crucial question now, activists must redouble our efforts to weaken that industry. This didn’t save the planet but it may have saved the chance of saving the planet.”
Executive director, May Boeve:
“This marks the end of the era of fossil fuels. There is no way to meet the targets laid out in this agreement without keeping coal, oil and gas in the ground. The text should send a clear signal to fossil fuel investors: divest now.
The final text still has some serious gaps. We’re very concerned about the exclusion of the rights of indigenous peoples, the lack of finance for loss and damage, and that while the text recognizes the importance of keeping global warming below 1.5 degrees C, the current commitments from countries still add up to well over 3 degrees of warming. These are red lines we cannot cross. After Paris, we’ll be redoubling our efforts to deliver the real solutions that science and justice demand.”
1.38pm GMT13:38
Here are some more images from the protests around Paris today.
1.32pm GMT13:32
Lenore Taylor
Tim Gore from Oxfam International said the poorest had been “short-changed” by parts of the draft deal.
He said the agreement to revisit the promise to provide at least $100bn a year in financing in 2025 was “simply not good enough”.
Mohamed Adow from Christian Aid said: “this is the first time ever loss and damage has been included in an international deal on climate change and that is a huge achievement by small island states and least developed countries.”
He said the US would never have accepted any reference to liability for loss and damage, but Greenpeace’s Kumi Naidoo added that “liability and accountability can be secured in different ways...serious litigation attempts are already underway...we hope that threat will mean investors thinking about putting their money into oil coal and gas projects will have a serious rethink.”
“It’s not the end of the fight over liability, it’s put the polluters on notice and that fight will continue in other fora,” Gore said.
Naidoo said: “As a result of what we have secured here we will win… for us Paris was always a stop on an ongoing journey… I believe we are now in with a serious chance to succeed.”
1.26pm GMT13:26
CarbonBrief, an expert climate analysis site, has published a before and after guide to the text. Blue is wording that has changed. Green is brand new text.
1.19pm GMT13:191.19pm GMT13:19
Green groups welcome draft Paris textGreen groups welcome draft Paris text
Here’s what the many NGOs here in Paris think of the final draft. It’s overwhelmingly positive with caveats.Here’s what the many NGOs here in Paris think of the final draft. It’s overwhelmingly positive with caveats.
AvaazAvaaz
“a turning point in history, paving the way for the shift to 100% clean energy that the world wants and the planet needs”“a turning point in history, paving the way for the shift to 100% clean energy that the world wants and the planet needs”
WWF UKWWF UK
“We have a clear vision in the strong long term goal; mechanisms to address the gap between that aspiration and the countries’ current commitments; and the foundations for financing the transition to a low-carbon future.”“We have a clear vision in the strong long term goal; mechanisms to address the gap between that aspiration and the countries’ current commitments; and the foundations for financing the transition to a low-carbon future.”
GreenpeaceGreenpeace
“The wheel of climate action turns slowly, but in Paris it has turned. This deal puts the fossil fuel industry on the wrong side of history. There’s much in the text that has been diluted and polluted by the people who despoil our planet, but it contains a new imperative to limit temperature rises to 1.5C.”“The wheel of climate action turns slowly, but in Paris it has turned. This deal puts the fossil fuel industry on the wrong side of history. There’s much in the text that has been diluted and polluted by the people who despoil our planet, but it contains a new imperative to limit temperature rises to 1.5C.”
350.org350.org
“This marks the end of the era of fossil fuels. There is no way to meet the targets laid out in this agreement without keeping coal, oil and gas in the ground.”“This marks the end of the era of fossil fuels. There is no way to meet the targets laid out in this agreement without keeping coal, oil and gas in the ground.”
Oxfam
“This deal offers a frayed life-line to the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people. Only the vague promise of a new future climate funding target has been made, while the deal does not force countries to cut emissions fast enough to forestall a climate change catastrophe.”
EDF (Environmental Defense Fund)EDF (Environmental Defense Fund)
The agreement will send a powerful, immediate signal to global markets that the clean energy future is open for business. It makes a moral call for dramatic action that leaves no one behind, and it moves us closer to the crucial turning point when global carbon emissions, which have been rising for more than two centuries, finally begin to decline.”The agreement will send a powerful, immediate signal to global markets that the clean energy future is open for business. It makes a moral call for dramatic action that leaves no one behind, and it moves us closer to the crucial turning point when global carbon emissions, which have been rising for more than two centuries, finally begin to decline.”
Christian AidChristian Aid
“This is a historic agreement and the culmination of a path the world set out on four years ago.”“This is a historic agreement and the culmination of a path the world set out on four years ago.”
Cafod, Catholic aid agencyCafod, Catholic aid agency
“For poor people living on the frontline of climate change this deal offers hope for a brighter future, but not yet the security that we’ll get there quick enough.”“For poor people living on the frontline of climate change this deal offers hope for a brighter future, but not yet the security that we’ll get there quick enough.”
E3G, thinktankE3G, thinktank
“The transition to a low carbon economy is now unstoppable, ensuring the end of the fossil fuel age.”“The transition to a low carbon economy is now unstoppable, ensuring the end of the fossil fuel age.”
ActionAidActionAid
“what we have been presented with doesn’t go far enough to improve the fragile existence of millions around the world”“what we have been presented with doesn’t go far enough to improve the fragile existence of millions around the world”
Updated at 1.36pm GMT
1.11pm GMT13:111.11pm GMT13:11
John VidalJohn Vidal
The French hosts have adopted a traditional South African negotiating format to speed up decision-making and bring opposing countries together in Paris.The French hosts have adopted a traditional South African negotiating format to speed up decision-making and bring opposing countries together in Paris.
Zulu and Xhosa communities use “indabas” to give everyone equal opportunity to voice their opinions in order to work toward consensus.Zulu and Xhosa communities use “indabas” to give everyone equal opportunity to voice their opinions in order to work toward consensus.
They were first used in UN climate talks in Durban in 2011 when, with the talks deadlocked and the summit just minutes from collapse, the South African presidency asked the main countries to form a standing circle in the middle of hundreds of delegates and to talk directly to each other.They were first used in UN climate talks in Durban in 2011 when, with the talks deadlocked and the summit just minutes from collapse, the South African presidency asked the main countries to form a standing circle in the middle of hundreds of delegates and to talk directly to each other.
Instead of repeating stated positions, diplomats were encouraged to talk personally and quietly about their “red lines” and to propose solutions to each other.Instead of repeating stated positions, diplomats were encouraged to talk personally and quietly about their “red lines” and to propose solutions to each other.
By including everyone and allowing often hostile countries to speak in earshot of observers, it achieved a remarkable breakthrough within 30 minutes.By including everyone and allowing often hostile countries to speak in earshot of observers, it achieved a remarkable breakthrough within 30 minutes.
In Paris the indaba format was used by France to narrow differences between countries behind closed doors. It is said to have rapidly slimmed down a ballooning text with hundreds of potantial points of disagreements.In Paris the indaba format was used by France to narrow differences between countries behind closed doors. It is said to have rapidly slimmed down a ballooning text with hundreds of potantial points of disagreements.
By Wednesday with agreement still far away, French pime minister Laurent Fabius futher refined the indaba by splitting groups into two.By Wednesday with agreement still far away, French pime minister Laurent Fabius futher refined the indaba by splitting groups into two.
“It is a very effective way to streamline negotiations and bridge differences. .It has the advantage of being participatory yet fair”, said one West African diplomat. “It should be used much more when no way through a problem can be found.”“It is a very effective way to streamline negotiations and bridge differences. .It has the advantage of being participatory yet fair”, said one West African diplomat. “It should be used much more when no way through a problem can be found.”
1.04pm GMT13:041.04pm GMT13:04
The leading US climate scientist James Hansen has denounced the Paris talks as a “fraud” in an interview with my colleague Oliver Milman.The leading US climate scientist James Hansen has denounced the Paris talks as a “fraud” in an interview with my colleague Oliver Milman.
Here’s an extract:Here’s an extract:
“It’s a fraud really, a fake,” he says, rubbing his head. “It’s just bullshit for them to say: ‘We’ll have a 2C warming target and then try to do a little better every five years.’ It’s just worthless words. There is no action, just promises. As long as fossil fuels appear to be the cheapest fuels out there, they will be continued to be burned.”“It’s a fraud really, a fake,” he says, rubbing his head. “It’s just bullshit for them to say: ‘We’ll have a 2C warming target and then try to do a little better every five years.’ It’s just worthless words. There is no action, just promises. As long as fossil fuels appear to be the cheapest fuels out there, they will be continued to be burned.”
But he ends on a positive note:But he ends on a positive note:
Hansen believes China, the world’s largest emitter, will now step up to provide the leadership lacking from the US. A submerged Fifth Avenue and deadly heatwaves aren’t an inevitability.Hansen believes China, the world’s largest emitter, will now step up to provide the leadership lacking from the US. A submerged Fifth Avenue and deadly heatwaves aren’t an inevitability.
“I think we will get there because China is rational,” Hansen says. “Their leaders are mostly trained in engineering and such things, they don’t deny climate change and they have a huge incentive, which is air pollution. It’s so bad in their cities they need to move to clean energies. They realise it’s not a hoax. But they will need co-operation.”“I think we will get there because China is rational,” Hansen says. “Their leaders are mostly trained in engineering and such things, they don’t deny climate change and they have a huge incentive, which is air pollution. It’s so bad in their cities they need to move to clean energies. They realise it’s not a hoax. But they will need co-operation.”
Related: James Hansen, father of climate change awareness, calls Paris talks 'a fraud'Related: James Hansen, father of climate change awareness, calls Paris talks 'a fraud'
12.57pm GMT12:5712.57pm GMT12:57
What's in and out of the new textWhat's in and out of the new text
IN:IN:
OUT:OUT:
Nothing is in square brackets - denoting disagreement - in the text.Nothing is in square brackets - denoting disagreement - in the text.
Updated at 12.59pm GMTUpdated at 12.59pm GMT
12.41pm GMT12:4112.41pm GMT12:41
Organisers of rallies in the French capital say there are more 10,000 people on the streets calling for a strong climate deal:Organisers of rallies in the French capital say there are more 10,000 people on the streets calling for a strong climate deal:
If any press want high-res photos from #D12 action in #Paris you can find here: https://t.co/oXbynVOEif #COP21 pic.twitter.com/rfcAQbMtNtIf any press want high-res photos from #D12 action in #Paris you can find here: https://t.co/oXbynVOEif #COP21 pic.twitter.com/rfcAQbMtNt
12.38pm GMT12:3812.38pm GMT12:38
Here’s the text:Here’s the text:
12.36pm GMT12:3612.36pm GMT12:36
Final draft climate text publishedFinal draft climate text published
The document that could become the Paris Agreement is now out.The document that could become the Paris Agreement is now out.
12.27pm GMT12:2712.27pm GMT12:27
The final draft - what Hollande said will later become the world’s first universal climate agreement - is due any minute now.The final draft - what Hollande said will later become the world’s first universal climate agreement - is due any minute now.
After that, the next big moment is 3.45pm, when delegates meet here for the plenary where, it is hoped, the deal will be officially adopted.After that, the next big moment is 3.45pm, when delegates meet here for the plenary where, it is hoped, the deal will be officially adopted.
12.18pm GMT12:1812.18pm GMT12:18
Here’s a bit more of Ban, from the transcript of his address:Here’s a bit more of Ban, from the transcript of his address:
I count on developed countries to provide financial resources for mitigation and adaptation, and to embark decisively on a low-emissions pathway.I count on developed countries to provide financial resources for mitigation and adaptation, and to embark decisively on a low-emissions pathway.
And I ask all developing nations to play an increasingly active role, according to their capacities.And I ask all developing nations to play an increasingly active role, according to their capacities.
And he finished: “I look forward to joining you later today to celebrate an agreement that will offer new hope for safety and prosperity for all on a healthy planet.”And he finished: “I look forward to joining you later today to celebrate an agreement that will offer new hope for safety and prosperity for all on a healthy planet.”
11.27am GMT11:2711.27am GMT11:27
The text is coming at 1.30pm, not nowThe text is coming at 1.30pm, not now
Fabius has just told delegates they should go grab lunch, because the text isn’t coming for another hour.Fabius has just told delegates they should go grab lunch, because the text isn’t coming for another hour.
Updated at 12.28pm GMTUpdated at 12.28pm GMT
11.27am GMT11:2711.27am GMT11:27
“Immediate action” has already been taken around the world because of the UN climate negotiations, he says, citing the roll-out of renewable energy.“Immediate action” has already been taken around the world because of the UN climate negotiations, he says, citing the roll-out of renewable energy.
“History is coming, in fact history is here. All the conditions have been met, and they won’t always necessarily be here. We are in the home stretch... there will be no postponement... the decisive deal for the planet is here.“History is coming, in fact history is here. All the conditions have been met, and they won’t always necessarily be here. We are in the home stretch... there will be no postponement... the decisive deal for the planet is here.
“All the nations of the world, it is up to you to decide this,” he says.“All the nations of the world, it is up to you to decide this,” he says.
“On 12 December 2015 we can have a historic day, a major date to go down in the history of mankind.”“On 12 December 2015 we can have a historic day, a major date to go down in the history of mankind.”
“The date can become a message of life,” he says. “I will be delighted, relived, proud, that it be launched from Paris, because Paris was attacked almost exactly a month ago.“The date can become a message of life,” he says. “I will be delighted, relived, proud, that it be launched from Paris, because Paris was attacked almost exactly a month ago.
“So ladies and gentlemen, France asks you, calls upon you, to adopt the first universal agreement on climate,” he says.“So ladies and gentlemen, France asks you, calls upon you, to adopt the first universal agreement on climate,” he says.
He tells delegates they have the chance to change the world, so the planet and mankind may live a long time … and finishes to much applause.He tells delegates they have the chance to change the world, so the planet and mankind may live a long time … and finishes to much applause.
Updated at 12.29pm GMTUpdated at 12.29pm GMT
11.23am GMT11:2311.23am GMT11:23
The only thing that now matters is to be right all together, he says. All the imperatives [of countries] could not be satisfied, not all the claims could be satisfied.The only thing that now matters is to be right all together, he says. All the imperatives [of countries] could not be satisfied, not all the claims could be satisfied.
“But we will not be judged by a clause in a sentence, but a text,” he says.“But we will not be judged by a clause in a sentence, but a text,” he says.
11.21am GMT11:2111.21am GMT11:21
Hollande: “What would all this shared time, this mulitple intitiatives, the will expressed by all continents, what would be the purpose of all this work, if it was not to result in a universal agreement that is differentiated and legally binding?”Hollande: “What would all this shared time, this mulitple intitiatives, the will expressed by all continents, what would be the purpose of all this work, if it was not to result in a universal agreement that is differentiated and legally binding?”
“Do we want an agreement? An agreement that did not see the light of day in Copenhagen. The gridlock that for years was a great source of disappointment for all those who wanted the planet to have a future. This gridlock cast a pall of doubt on the international community.”“Do we want an agreement? An agreement that did not see the light of day in Copenhagen. The gridlock that for years was a great source of disappointment for all those who wanted the planet to have a future. This gridlock cast a pall of doubt on the international community.”
He adds: “We have to take that last step.”He adds: “We have to take that last step.”
The text is ambitious but also realistic, he says. It recognises differentation and review mechanisms which are “essential for credibility” of the agreement.The text is ambitious but also realistic, he says. It recognises differentation and review mechanisms which are “essential for credibility” of the agreement.
“This text, if you decide, will be the first universal agreement of climate negotiations.“This text, if you decide, will be the first universal agreement of climate negotiations.
“This will be a major leap for mankind,” he says.“This will be a major leap for mankind,” he says.
Updated at 12.32pm GMTUpdated at 12.32pm GMT
11.18am GMT11:1811.18am GMT11:18
Hollande is up now.Hollande is up now.
“I know how persistent you have been in these past few months to make it possible for us to meet here in Paris,” he says to Ban.“I know how persistent you have been in these past few months to make it possible for us to meet here in Paris,” he says to Ban.
To Fabius, he says: “Throughout the past months and even more in the past days you’ve played a considerable role to bring points of view closer together...”To Fabius, he says: “Throughout the past months and even more in the past days you’ve played a considerable role to bring points of view closer together...”
To the UN climate chief, Christiana Figueres, he says: “I know what you also have done...”To the UN climate chief, Christiana Figueres, he says: “I know what you also have done...”
Says delegates have worked hard and thanks them for working day and night.Says delegates have worked hard and thanks them for working day and night.
11.16am GMT11:1611.16am GMT11:16
“I commend you all for submitting your national climate plans. The solutions to climate change are on the table, they are ours for the taking now. Let us grasp them,” says Ban.“I commend you all for submitting your national climate plans. The solutions to climate change are on the table, they are ours for the taking now. Let us grasp them,” says Ban.
Says he looks forward to celebrating agreement later today, as he finishes to more applause.Says he looks forward to celebrating agreement later today, as he finishes to more applause.
Updated at 12.32pm GMTUpdated at 12.32pm GMT
11.15am GMT11:1511.15am GMT11:15
Ban says leaders delivered clear instructions to the Paris talks when they came in “unprecedented” numbers at its opening a fortnight ago.Ban says leaders delivered clear instructions to the Paris talks when they came in “unprecedented” numbers at its opening a fortnight ago.
“The issues are many and complex, but we must not let the quest for perfection become the enemy of the public good.”“The issues are many and complex, but we must not let the quest for perfection become the enemy of the public good.”
Asks delegates to continue in the same spirit of compromise they have pursued in the last two weeks.Asks delegates to continue in the same spirit of compromise they have pursued in the last two weeks.
Updated at 12.33pm GMTUpdated at 12.33pm GMT
11.14am GMT11:1411.14am GMT11:14
Ban is repeating his message from Friday that countries’ national interests will not be served if they ignore the collective interest.Ban is repeating his message from Friday that countries’ national interests will not be served if they ignore the collective interest.
11.13am GMT11:1311.13am GMT11:13
Ban Ki-moon is speaking now.Ban Ki-moon is speaking now.
We have come to a defining moment on a long journey that dates back decades.We have come to a defining moment on a long journey that dates back decades.
The document with which you have just been presented, is historic. It promises to set the world on a new path, to a low emissions, climate resilient future.The document with which you have just been presented, is historic. It promises to set the world on a new path, to a low emissions, climate resilient future.
Let us now finish the job. The whole world is watching.Let us now finish the job. The whole world is watching.
Updated at 12.34pm GMTUpdated at 12.34pm GMT
11.12am GMT11:1211.12am GMT11:12
Suzanne GoldenbergSuzanne Goldenberg
There is a very serious atmosphere in the room now as Fabius outlines the costs of rejecting the deal: “Our children of the world would not understand us, nor would they forgive us.”There is a very serious atmosphere in the room now as Fabius outlines the costs of rejecting the deal: “Our children of the world would not understand us, nor would they forgive us.”
Updated at 12.33pm GMTUpdated at 12.33pm GMT
11.11am GMT11:1111.11am GMT11:11
Fabius finishes to applause:Fabius finishes to applause:
To conclude, one of us the other day reminded us of Nelson Mandela’s sentence: it always seems impossible until it’s done.To conclude, one of us the other day reminded us of Nelson Mandela’s sentence: it always seems impossible until it’s done.
I wish to add some other words to that, words spoken by the same hero:I wish to add some other words to that, words spoken by the same hero:
None of us acting alone can be successful. Success is built collectively. In this room you are going to be deciding upon a historic agreement. The world is holding its breath. It’s counting on all of us.None of us acting alone can be successful. Success is built collectively. In this room you are going to be deciding upon a historic agreement. The world is holding its breath. It’s counting on all of us.
Updated at 12.34pm GMTUpdated at 12.34pm GMT
11.09am GMT11:0911.09am GMT11:09
Fiona HarveyFiona Harvey
Ségolène Royal, former rival of Fabius for the presidential nomination, smiles as he announces the text on issues such as climate justice and emissions in a balance that is powerful but delicate and will enable each country to leave Paris with their heads held high.Ségolène Royal, former rival of Fabius for the presidential nomination, smiles as he announces the text on issues such as climate justice and emissions in a balance that is powerful but delicate and will enable each country to leave Paris with their heads held high.
Updated at 12.35pm GMTUpdated at 12.35pm GMT
11.09am GMT11:0911.09am GMT11:09
Fabius: Paris deal is a historic turning pointFabius: Paris deal is a historic turning point
“We all worked a great deal, we didn’t sleep very much, several ministers, facillitators, worked to reach a deal, a compromise.“We all worked a great deal, we didn’t sleep very much, several ministers, facillitators, worked to reach a deal, a compromise.
“At each stage the objective was to bring us closer to the agreement we desire. Parties were consulted on best method and substance to bring us closer to a deal,” he says.“At each stage the objective was to bring us closer to the agreement we desire. Parties were consulted on best method and substance to bring us closer to a deal,” he says.
“Today we are close to the final outcome. It is my deep conviction that we have come up with an ambitious and balanced agreement.“Today we are close to the final outcome. It is my deep conviction that we have come up with an ambitious and balanced agreement.
“This text which is necesarily a balanced text, contains the principle elements that we feel or did feel before would be impossible to agree. The agreement is fair, durable, balanced and legally binding. It is faithful to the Durban mandate. It acknoweldges the notion of climate justice and takes into account differentiated responsibilites of countries.”“This text which is necesarily a balanced text, contains the principle elements that we feel or did feel before would be impossible to agree. The agreement is fair, durable, balanced and legally binding. It is faithful to the Durban mandate. It acknoweldges the notion of climate justice and takes into account differentiated responsibilites of countries.”
He says the deal has the objective of keeping temperatures well below 2C above pre-industrial levels and would endeavour to work towards 1.5C. The mention of the tough 1.5C goal gets applause.He says the deal has the objective of keeping temperatures well below 2C above pre-industrial levels and would endeavour to work towards 1.5C. The mention of the tough 1.5C goal gets applause.
The reduciton of greenhouse gases has become the business of all, thanks to updates of pledges every five years which can only be more ambitious, he says.The reduciton of greenhouse gases has become the business of all, thanks to updates of pledges every five years which can only be more ambitious, he says.
The text recognises the need for compensation under loss and damage, and more help for adaptation, he says.The text recognises the need for compensation under loss and damage, and more help for adaptation, he says.
“It provides that every five years there will be a collective stocktaking of progress made,” he says.“It provides that every five years there will be a collective stocktaking of progress made,” he says.
“This text will mark a historic turning point” in tackling emissions, he says.“This text will mark a historic turning point” in tackling emissions, he says.
Each party put forward its own red lines. Each country will not get everything it wanted, he says. “If every country had 100% of its wishlist fulfilled our collective efforts would have amounted to zero,” he says.Each party put forward its own red lines. Each country will not get everything it wanted, he says. “If every country had 100% of its wishlist fulfilled our collective efforts would have amounted to zero,” he says.
“We need to show the world our collective effort is worth more than the sum of our individual actions.“We need to show the world our collective effort is worth more than the sum of our individual actions.
“We have come to focus not on the red lines but on green lines of universal commitment,” he says.“We have come to focus not on the red lines but on green lines of universal commitment,” he says.
The deal will help island countries protect themselves from sea-level rise, which is already beginning to submerge their coastlines.The deal will help island countries protect themselves from sea-level rise, which is already beginning to submerge their coastlines.
It will also help food security, human rights and the maintenance of peace, he says.It will also help food security, human rights and the maintenance of peace, he says.
“Here in Paris there is a certain momentum, particularly in connection with mobilising civil society,” he says. “This is a positive environment, this type of planetary configuration has never been as good as today. Our responsbility to history is immense.”“Here in Paris there is a certain momentum, particularly in connection with mobilising civil society,” he says. “This is a positive environment, this type of planetary configuration has never been as good as today. Our responsbility to history is immense.”
No one here wants a repetition of what happened in Copenhagen, he says. There were many inadequacies in Copenhagen.No one here wants a repetition of what happened in Copenhagen, he says. There were many inadequacies in Copenhagen.
“Today, if we were to fail, how could we rebuild this hope,” he says. Trust among countries would be lost “irrevocably”.“Today, if we were to fail, how could we rebuild this hope,” he says. Trust among countries would be lost “irrevocably”.
Updated at 12.43pm GMTUpdated at 12.43pm GMT
10.57am GMT10:5710.57am GMT10:57
During this Paris conference we wanted the conditions in which we hosted and prepared the agreement to be as good possible, he says.During this Paris conference we wanted the conditions in which we hosted and prepared the agreement to be as good possible, he says.
Ambition, transparency and compromise are spirit of talks here at Paris, he says.Ambition, transparency and compromise are spirit of talks here at Paris, he says.
Says head of state brought “dynamism” to talks.Says head of state brought “dynamism” to talks.
10.54am GMT10:5410.54am GMT10:54
Fabius starts.Fabius starts.
We are almost at the end of the path and no doubt embarking on another.We are almost at the end of the path and no doubt embarking on another.
I wish to thank you, all of you for you work not just over the last few days and nights, but over the last few months and years.I wish to thank you, all of you for you work not just over the last few days and nights, but over the last few months and years.
The draft final outcome submitted to you this morning and which will be distributed at the end of this meeting owes a great deal to the progress made here at Paris.The draft final outcome submitted to you this morning and which will be distributed at the end of this meeting owes a great deal to the progress made here at Paris.
Updated at 10.55am GMTUpdated at 10.55am GMT
10.50am GMT10:5010.50am GMT10:50
Hollande has arrived - the key players are now taking the stage, to applause. The president and Fabius are clapping too.Hollande has arrived - the key players are now taking the stage, to applause. The president and Fabius are clapping too.
Updated at 12.43pm GMTUpdated at 12.43pm GMT
10.49am GMT10:4910.49am GMT10:49
US secretary of state, John Kerry, has arrived, while the so-called ‘coalition of high ambition’ (more on that here) has symbolically entered the room together. Ban Ki-moon is here now too.US secretary of state, John Kerry, has arrived, while the so-called ‘coalition of high ambition’ (more on that here) has symbolically entered the room together. Ban Ki-moon is here now too.
High-ambition coalition--including US climate envoy Todd Stern-- walks to #cop21 plenary together. pic.twitter.com/0qrzgz4NQMHigh-ambition coalition--including US climate envoy Todd Stern-- walks to #cop21 plenary together. pic.twitter.com/0qrzgz4NQM
10.43am GMT10:4310.43am GMT10:43
Next text has reportedly been slimmed downNext text has reportedly been slimmed down
The text about to be presented will be 20 pages long, AP reports.The text about to be presented will be 20 pages long, AP reports.
That’s seven shorter – good news – than the last draft presented on Thursday night:That’s seven shorter – good news – than the last draft presented on Thursday night:
10.36am GMT10:3610.36am GMT10:36
We’re just waiting for the Paris Committee, which Fabius heads, to begin here at Le Bourget, where the final draft text is expected imminently.We’re just waiting for the Paris Committee, which Fabius heads, to begin here at Le Bourget, where the final draft text is expected imminently.
Updated at 10.40am GMTUpdated at 10.40am GMT
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Huge climate rally planned at Eiffel TowerHuge climate rally planned at Eiffel Tower
Climate campaigners have a series of protests planned today, as a draft deal is unveiled.Climate campaigners have a series of protests planned today, as a draft deal is unveiled.
At 11am, thousands are expected to group together in tiny groups across the French capital, “playing in the grey area of the interdiction” of the authorities’ ban on large demonstrations following the 13 November attacks. They will appear on an online map, too.At 11am, thousands are expected to group together in tiny groups across the French capital, “playing in the grey area of the interdiction” of the authorities’ ban on large demonstrations following the 13 November attacks. They will appear on an online map, too.
At noon, 350.org plans a ‘red lines’ in the city. More on that later.At noon, 350.org plans a ‘red lines’ in the city. More on that later.
At 2pm, a “huge” rally is planned of up to 10,000 people near the Eiffel Tower. “We’ve had a two week fight with government showing our determination to mobilise, and on Friday they authorised our protest,” Malika Peyraut of Friends of the Earth International France tells me. I’ve not had verification myself from the French authorities that the rally has been approved.At 2pm, a “huge” rally is planned of up to 10,000 people near the Eiffel Tower. “We’ve had a two week fight with government showing our determination to mobilise, and on Friday they authorised our protest,” Malika Peyraut of Friends of the Earth International France tells me. I’ve not had verification myself from the French authorities that the rally has been approved.
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Here are some photographs from inside the summit:Here are some photographs from inside the summit:
.@AmberRudd_MP, EU Commissioner Cañete @MAC_europa and US Special Envoy Todd Stern work on key elements of #COP21 pic.twitter.com/mBWFojLHxi.@AmberRudd_MP, EU Commissioner Cañete @MAC_europa and US Special Envoy Todd Stern work on key elements of #COP21 pic.twitter.com/mBWFojLHxi
French hosts handing out postcards here at what looks like final day of #COP21 pic.twitter.com/NJlhwYdHsuFrench hosts handing out postcards here at what looks like final day of #COP21 pic.twitter.com/NJlhwYdHsu
And elsewhere in the French capital:And elsewhere in the French capital:
.@revbillytalen just gave his sermon to kick of #D12. Earthalujah! #redlines #cop21 #IceWatchParis pic.twitter.com/4PjybrX37S.@revbillytalen just gave his sermon to kick of #D12. Earthalujah! #redlines #cop21 #IceWatchParis pic.twitter.com/4PjybrX37S
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Negotiators from some of the world’s poorest countries said they were feeling optimistic about the deal – which is still officially under wraps.Negotiators from some of the world’s poorest countries said they were feeling optimistic about the deal – which is still officially under wraps.
But they said it contained some of the key demands for the vulnerable states on the frontlines of climate change: the inclusion of the high aspiration goal of limiting warming to 1.5C as well as a road map for how to get there; commitments for regular review of emissions targets at five-year intervals; and pledges of ‘new and additional’ climate finance from rich countries.But they said it contained some of the key demands for the vulnerable states on the frontlines of climate change: the inclusion of the high aspiration goal of limiting warming to 1.5C as well as a road map for how to get there; commitments for regular review of emissions targets at five-year intervals; and pledges of ‘new and additional’ climate finance from rich countries.
According to the bloc of Least Developed Countries which represents those states with annual per capita income of below $900, there was even a mechanism for addressing the question of those countries which face irreversible losses under climate change, or “loss and damage” in negotiator speak.According to the bloc of Least Developed Countries which represents those states with annual per capita income of below $900, there was even a mechanism for addressing the question of those countries which face irreversible losses under climate change, or “loss and damage” in negotiator speak.
Giza Gaspar Martins, who heads the bloc, said poor countries expected to see a section for loss and damage within the agreement – along with the language the US is demanding to rule out the possibility of future law suits against the US government.Giza Gaspar Martins, who heads the bloc, said poor countries expected to see a section for loss and damage within the agreement – along with the language the US is demanding to rule out the possibility of future law suits against the US government.
“There is a commitment from the presidency [Laurent Fabius] and parties to resolve this in the final text, so we are confident that there will be consensus reached on this issue,” he said in a statement.“There is a commitment from the presidency [Laurent Fabius] and parties to resolve this in the final text, so we are confident that there will be consensus reached on this issue,” he said in a statement.
He praised the French hosts for their negotiating style.He praised the French hosts for their negotiating style.
Giza added: “The Least Developed Countries thank the COP presidency for reaching out to groups for informal consultations. We trust that this transparency and inclusiveness will continue in the closing hours and that we will be included in all consultations and considerations until the adoption of the Paris climate agreement.”Giza added: “The Least Developed Countries thank the COP presidency for reaching out to groups for informal consultations. We trust that this transparency and inclusiveness will continue in the closing hours and that we will be included in all consultations and considerations until the adoption of the Paris climate agreement.”
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Good morning from north-east Paris. Excitement is building here as around 20,000 delegates at the COP21 climate summit await the final draft of a deal to tackle dangerous global warming.Good morning from north-east Paris. Excitement is building here as around 20,000 delegates at the COP21 climate summit await the final draft of a deal to tackle dangerous global warming.
Negotiators have worked through the night for several days now, to hash out their differences (here’s a little more detail on those sticking points). At 6.45am on Saturday, officials and ministers settled on the final text of a climate deal, which is now with ‘scrubber’ teams of lawyers and translators before it’s due to be published at 11.30am.Negotiators have worked through the night for several days now, to hash out their differences (here’s a little more detail on those sticking points). At 6.45am on Saturday, officials and ministers settled on the final text of a climate deal, which is now with ‘scrubber’ teams of lawyers and translators before it’s due to be published at 11.30am.
In a sign of how important the deal is seen, French president François Hollande will stand alongside UN secretary general, Ban Ki-moon, when the text is presented. The questions then are how strong and ambitious the deal is, and how long will it take 195 governments here to officially adopt it.In a sign of how important the deal is seen, French president François Hollande will stand alongside UN secretary general, Ban Ki-moon, when the text is presented. The questions then are how strong and ambitious the deal is, and how long will it take 195 governments here to officially adopt it.
We’ll be covering it all live here. Our latest news story is here.We’ll be covering it all live here. Our latest news story is here.
Here’s a brief recap of what’s happened so far:Here’s a brief recap of what’s happened so far:
And this is our at-a-glance guide to the latest round of UN climate negotiations, which have been underway for more than two decades.And this is our at-a-glance guide to the latest round of UN climate negotiations, which have been underway for more than two decades.
All times local (CET).All times local (CET).
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