THE next two weeks could be key in the fight to tackle climate change, according to a Hampshire politician.

Energy and Climate Change Secretary Chris Huhne is today at the heart of international talks on global warming in Cancun, Mexico, with 15,000 officials, politicians and experts from 194 countries.

Critics say that the talks are unlikely to achieve anything, and have hit out at some delegates, including those from the UK, for staying in luxury hotels.

Negotiations will cover issues such as financial assistance to help developing countries, tackling deforestation and emissions.

Mr Huhne, Eastleigh’s Liberal Democrat MP, said: “We won’t get a full binding deal in Cancun, but people and businesses around the world will be watching and expecting to see us prepare the ground.”