BBC Online
Leaders of Commonwealth states have drawn up an “action plan” to tackle climate change that falls short of any binding agreement.
The text, released after the second day of their summit in Uganda, is designed as a strong statement ahead of next month’s UN climate talks.
But the 53-member group could not reach a consensus on binding emission cuts.
Meanwhile, India’s Kamalesh Sharma has been appointed secretary general. He replaces New Zealand’s Don McKinnon.
McKinnon is stepping down at the end of his four-year term. [Read more]