Govt urged to commit to binding treaty

After nearly two weeks of stalled progress at the UN climate change conference, a young American attracted high attention by calling for "a real, science-based climate treaty"

Stand up for Climate Justice

Supporters of the Campaign Against Climate Change marched through London calling for Climate Justice as the Durban climate talks take place.

Technology mechanism discussion

Discussions on the Technology Mechanism can hopefully be completed in Durban so that it can begin benefitting people as of next year.

WMO: 2011 one of hottest years on record

The world is getting hotter, with 2011 one of the warmest years on record, and humans are to blame, a report by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) said on Tuesday.

Event warns against rising sea levels

People participate in the "Walk the Future" event through the streets of Durban November 27, 2011. According to organizers the walk along The Blue Line, a blue line painted on the ground by artist Strijdom van der Merwe, highlights rising sea levels and the challenge of climate change. It is led by The Premier of KwaZulu Natal, Dr Zweli Mkhize.

Green China

Laoyemiao wind power plant in Duchang county, East China's Jiangxi province, Nov 10, 2010.

Surfing in Durban

Epic beach break surf conditions can be found along the entire Durban beachfront, particularly New Pier, North beach and Battery beach.

'Between Earth and Clouds'

An artwork titled "Between Earth and Clouds" by Nigerian artist Bright Ugochukwu Eke is displayed as part of the "DON'T/PANIC" exhibition at the Durban Art Gallery November 24, 2011.

Cancun Climate Change Conference

About Durban

Durban is an extraordinary city, the most culturally diverse in Southern Africa, with a rich and colourful history and a vibrant and wonderful present.

Ban calls for compromise to find climate deal

Ban Ki-moon expressed his hope that governments at COP-17 in Durban will find a compromise on the Kyoto Protocol to make a broader comprehensive climate agreement possible in the future.