Legislation

EU Commission is said to be looking at changes to banking charges to boost green financing for low carbon technologies and efficiency measures, but would such a move result in fresh risks?

Climate Act entered into force this week, setting out a framework for Sweden to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045

Campaigners call for strong Scottish climate change bill as research shows region's natural environment and historic buildings are at risk of damage

New strategy also earmarks £80m in new investment to drive green energy innovation

Member states will need to draw up long-term renovation strategies to deliver largely decarbonised housing stock by 2050

In world first French Parliament passes legislation to ban new oil and gas exploration in France by 2040, confirming pledge made earlier this year

Government consults on removing exemption for landlords unable to access 'no cost' financing, but campaigners remain frustrated at decision to cap costs at £2,500

Energy and environment ministers ignore calls from EU Parliament and big business to boost renewable energy target to 35 per cent by 2030, while new recycling goals are agreed

Wales should seek to reduce 1990 emissions by 23 per cent by 2020 and 35 per cent by 2025, according to the UK's Committee on Climate Change

Institutional investors have written to Energy Ministers urging them not to water down decarbonisation proposals ahead of today's crunch meeting