Four jurisdictions agree to align low carbon policies, potentially paving way for carbon-trading scheme
Christiana Figueres calls for rapid emissions cuts to avoid 'doom and gloom' events such as the NSW bushfires
German Chancellor says a certain amount of backloading is required to ensure prices return to 'a sensible level'
Green groups annoyed by reduced ambition of climate policy that leaves some two-thirds of emissions unaccounted for
"Governments need to put together the optimal policy mix to eliminate emissions from fossil fuels in the second half of the century"
Secretary-general calls for worldwide coherent approach to carbon trading and warns there is no "climate bailout" option
Analysts predict 2.5 billion surplus allowances will take seven years to erode even with more ambitious climate policies
FT reports leading energy companies are to raise concerns over impact of renewables policies
The Carbon Pricing King is Dead, Long live the Carbon Pricing King
Brussels hopes only charging airlines for emissions in its airspace will advance a global deal this week - but take-off is likely to be delayed