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.
China reiterated that the Kyoto Protocol is an important and legally binding multi-lateral agreement and must be adhered to during the upcoming climate talks in Durban. 
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The Kyoto Protocol was not up for discussion for the United States in the new round of UN climate change talks in South Africa next week, a US official said Tuesday.
A mail-group based network that links development professionals and practitioners together to help solve problems related to climate change in the Pacific was launched on Tuesday.
A fresh batch of some 5,000 emails from climate scientists of University of East Anglia were leaked on the internet on Tuesday, which may cause another ClimateGate.
Laoyemiao wind power plant in Duchang county, East China's Jiangxi province, Nov 10, 2010.
China on Wednesday expressed its hope that the upcoming Durban climate-change conference could apply the principle of "common but differentiated responsibilities."
The world can still prevent global temperatures from rising more than two degrees Celsius by doing far more than current pledges to reduce harmful emissions.
China on Wednesday called on the international community to strengthen multilateral cooperation when addressing new global threats and challenges.
China on Friday said extending the Kyoto Protocol's first commitment period should be the top priority at the upcoming global climate talks.
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.
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