Legislation

UN climate secretariat says funding commitment comes at 'a critical time' given level of outstanding contributions from governments

Government suffers damaging defeat in Lords over Withdrawal Bill amendments

Consultation on ban of disposable plastic items will launch later this year, Prime Minister announces

BREAKING: Banks Group slams decision by government to reject coal mine on climate grounds

EU Parliament backs update to the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, paving the way for new version to become law

UK Climate Minister says government will ask climate watchdog to consider how UK could meet 1.5C Paris target

High profile move deals blow to oil industry as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern names tackling climate change as top priority

UK waterways are at particularly high risk from 'zombiefication' of UK environment policy post Brexit, according to new report

Michel Barnier says any trade deal will not rely on the UK's pledges, but should include a clause to uphold the bloc's high standards

EU and island leaders are calling for more ambition at the International Maritime Organization, while major emerging economies resist a tough cap on emissions