Also this week: global progress on expanding energy access stalls, the OECD mulls plan to stop private sector coal financing, and Switzerland defies ECHR climate ruling

Eight months of due diligence and tens of millions in early-stage financing will help restore 10,000 hectares of tropical forest in Panama

The absence of federal standards is hindering the progress of the US Plastics Pact, according to the group

Major investment aims to enable the roll out of domestic clean technologies to over 28,000 homes

Keir Starmer declares 'growth is our core business' as he confirms sweeping plans to establish the UK as a 'clean energy superpower'

The opening speech at the UK Green Business Awards 2024 - in full

The Prime Minister's attacks on environmental zealots distract from a policy programme that is increasingly unlikely to deliver on legally-binding climate goals

Prime Ministers promises 'sensible' approach to meeting net zero targets, but green groups warn lack of ambitious new climate policies represent 'car crash for the planet'

Party accuses Conservatives of failing to tackle climate crisis, as it promises sweeping reforms to accelerate decarbonisation, deliver warmer homes, and end sewage pollution

EU carbon prices fall in early trading on back of election results, but analysts stress that centrist parties committed to climate action still hold balance of power