Paris climate talks, Africa's renewable energy drive, and reinforcing laws of war

Making countries vulnerable to climate change a priority; Africa's initiative to cut reliance on coal; honouring the principles of the Geneva conventions

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As the Paris talks enter their final week, there is increased focus on the impact of climate change in the world's poorest nations. Representing least developed countries, landlocked developing countries and small island developing states, Gyan Chandra Acharya calls on leaders to make the most vulnerable countries the top priority. "It is a sad reality that while the world's most vulnerable countries have contributed the least to climate change, they are most at risk from its negative effects and the least equipped to withstand and adapt to it," Acharya writes.

You can stay updated with the Guardian's coverage of the latest news from COP 21, including Africa's ambitious renewable energy drive backed by the continent's leaders, the latest push from religious leaders on action against climate change, and China's call for rich countries to take responsibility for historical greenhouse gas emissions.