"I have explained at length about our expectations and our hope that... president-elect Mr Trump will hear and understand the seriousness and urgency of addressing climate change," Ban told reporters in Marrakesh, before he was due to address a UN climate huddle. "As the president of the US, I am sure he will understand this, he will listen, he will vary his campaign remarks."

Source: The Nation Bangkok November 15, 2016 10:27 UTC