DNV's Bjørn Kj. Haugland makes the case for a risk-based framework for tackling unavoidable climate risks
28 Dec 2011
James Murray runs down the scenarios businesses face as a result of Durban Agreement
20 Dec 2011
Energy and Climate Change Secretary tells MPs agreement is an important "stepping stone" to a global legally binding deal
14 Dec 2011
James Murray weighs up what the opposing reactions to the Durban Summit mean for green firms
12 Dec 2011
Agreement broadly welcomed, but business leaders warn there is a long way to go to deliver sufficiently ambitious treaty
12 Dec 2011
Support for $100bn Green Climate Fund will help overhaul the UN's carbon market and financing for forestry projects
12 Dec 2011
Early hours deal promises roadmap to legal agreement, formation of Green Fund, and extension of Kyoto Protocol
11 Dec 2011
Deal still hangs in the balance as negotiations on crucial second text continue
10 Dec 2011
Text leaked to Guardian reveals last ditch efforts to broker deal
09 Dec 2011
Stand-off continues as diplomats prepare to extend summit into Saturday
09 Dec 2011
Jane Burston sees the UK scoop an unwanted gong for its support of Canadian oil sands
09 Dec 2011
The proposal to agree a climate deal by 2015 suggests politicians understand we're on the verge of a clean technology breakthrough
09 Dec 2011
Observers report deal on Green Fund close to being signed off, as minister edge towards agreement on new roadmap
08 Dec 2011
US official: "It is completely off base to suggest the US is proposing it will delay action to 2020"
08 Dec 2011
Jane Burston hears Chris Huhne reiterate there will second Kyoto period without a roadmap to a legally-binding deal in 2015
08 Dec 2011
The deadlock in Durban raises the prospect of a two tier response to climate change
08 Dec 2011
Rich economies disadvantage green economy by giving tax breaks, loans and other subsidies to the fossil fuel industry
08 Dec 2011
Mainstream Renewable Power group wins three bids representing £400m investment
08 Dec 2011
Emerging economies insist industrialised nations must extend Kyoto Protocol and step up climate aid before talks can begin on parallel treaty
07 Dec 2011
Bruno Berthon of Accenture warns that a vocal minority of conservative businesses could undermine low-carbon progress
07 Dec 2011
UN official claims businesses and governments know technology can reduce emissions but only if they embrace innovative thinking
07 Dec 2011
Jane Burston finds reports of the UK's declining voice have been exaggerated
06 Dec 2011
UN Secretary-General says ministers must be realistic over prospects of a deal, while still delivering progress towards new treaty
06 Dec 2011
Draft document floats proposal for shipping carbon levy to help finance Green Climate Fund
06 Dec 2011
Chris Huhne announces UK is on schedule to deliver £1.5bn funding by end of 2012 to help poor countries deal with climate change
06 Dec 2011
Environment minister confirms country will leave the Kyoto Protocol next year
05 Dec 2011
Industry expert predicts deal to include CCS in carbon offset scheme is 90 per cent likely
05 Dec 2011
Country-level study details how 24 nations are facing potential climatic disruption
05 Dec 2011
Scientists reveal carbon emissions have risen for second successive year as emerging economies lead economic recovery
05 Dec 2011
EU secures support from developing country for new plan that would see parallel treaty run alongside Kyoto
05 Dec 2011
Jane Burston reports on the protests and negotiating gambits as the second week of talks kicks off
05 Dec 2011
The Solar Radiation Management Governance Initiative says geoengineering could be 'plan B' for climate change
02 Dec 2011
Jane Burston hears UN climate chief Christiana Figueres bemoan how much needs to be achieved in a fortnight
02 Dec 2011
Negotiators insist a binding deal must include developing countries, while reports suggest US may bail on $100bn climate fund
01 Dec 2011
Carbon Retirement's Jane Burston runs down the highs and lows of the Durban climate change summit so far
01 Dec 2011
China slams Canada for undermining global efforts against climate change following reports it will pull the plug on Kyoto
30 Nov 2011
Decision will also see South Korea host preparatory meeting
29 Nov 2011
Shell, Diageo, Unilever and Tesco among host of big names calling on governments to deliver global climate change deal
01 Dec 2011
Jane Burston of Carbon Retirement hears how corruption is limiting forest protection and monitoring activities
29 Nov 2011
Environment minister Peter Kent refuses to confirm or deny country’s position on global emissions treaty
29 Nov 2011
Oxfam, WWF and the International Chamber of Shipping call on COP 17 to put sector on path to agreeing market-based mechanism for tackling emissions
29 Nov 2011
Jane Burston of Carbon Retirement outlines the key issues at the start of the two-week climate negotiations
28 Nov 2011
The Durban climate talks are closer to a breakthrough than most people think - all we need is strong leaders
28 Nov 2011
UN climate chief quotes Nelson Mandela in opening address: "It always seems impossible until it is done"
28 Nov 2011
New report accuses developed countries of using divide-and-rule tactics as part of international climate talks
28 Nov 2011
Move prompts call for European ban, as Clean Development Mechanism also adopts new validation procedures and rules for HFC credits
28 Nov 2011
US and Saudi negotiators fail to adopt framework for $100bn Green Climate Fund, one of the few areas of prior agreement
28 Nov 2011
Chris Peddie-Burch of SFW says the IT sector is looking to Durban for agreement on emissions measurement and reporting
28 Nov 2011
Durban must provide business with sufficient clarity to invest in green technologies, says energy secretary
24 Nov 2011
As developed nations move to delay new treaty, China steps up demands for real progress in Durban
22 Nov 2011
South African President expected to lead efforts to restore agricultural adaptation and mitigation in United Nations negotiations
22 Nov 2011
Jacob Zuma says COP17 must establish $100bn Green Climate Fund and determine future of Kyoto Protocol
21 Nov 2011
UN secretary general expects Kyoto compromise at forthcoming climate summit
16 Nov 2011
China outlines plan for developed nations to formalise emissions goals, as South Africa downplays chances of breakthrough
28 Oct 2011
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