Call for action at climate talks in Doha

Developed economies must show their commitment, delegates told

Urgent action is needed at crucial UN climate change talks in Doha, delegates were told on Monday.

Countries must act immediately "if we are to avoid a global catastrophe in the next generation. We cannot waver in our resolve to rise to this challenge", South African Foreign Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane said at the opening ceremony.