Policy

In his valedictory address to the UN climate summit ahead of stepping down, Guterres argues his successor must maintain vocal support for climate action

World's biggest emitter not expected to host COP33, EU net emissions fell by 1.6 per cent in 2025, and Allied Irish Banks doubles 2030 green and transition lending target

COP31 Presidency publishes 'summary of reflections' setting out long list of demands from different negotiating blocs as work to deliver an overarching cover text intensifies

Madeleine Alessandri has been named as the world's first special representative for climate security - but she now faces a daunting in-tray

EU Council and Parliament agree provisional deal to boost allowances for sectors falling short of ETS heat and fuel benchmarks through to 2030

The women on the frontlines of the climate crisis need finance in order to unlock adaptation solutions that are equitable, scalable and resilient, writes 2X Global CEO Jessica Espinoza

Consultation response encourages use of independent carbon credit ratings and promises clearer guidance from next year

Wave of new initiatives and funding pledges launched at COP31 in bid to tackle climate-forcing 'super pollutants'

Lawmakers propose further delay to reciprocal 'Rules of Origin' requirements agreed post-Brexit after initial three-year pause

Proposed changes to Extended Producer Responsibility regime could reduce fees for some forms of recyclable packaging by up to 40 per cent a year