Policy

European Commission signs first Asian Voluntary Partnership Agreement to promote legal and sustainable timber

New strategy proposes determining economic value of natural systems to aid decision-making

Three co-chairs to key committee appointed, as talks begin to deliver $100bn Green Fund

EU climate chief opens discussion about extending the targets and expresses concern at gas industry's lobbying

Solar systems account for over 28,000, with 11,000 installed in the first three months of 2011

Analysts say Winfried Kretschmann's rise to state premier of Baden-Württemberg may be first in a series of Green victories

BHP Billiton chief executive warns levy on large polluters will damage Australian exports

Todd Stern and Connie Hedegaard write off any chance of countries agreeing legally binding emissions targets in December

Energy and climate change secretary says rise in domestic legislation can kick-start talks on an international deal