Politics

Former Prime Minister set to take become chair at influential sustainable business group, succeeding former Labour MP Joan Walley

All the top green business news from around the world this week, including US climate diplomacy, COP26 preparations, and sobering Amazon rainforest research

Climate finance commitments must be met, net zero targets enhanced, and the Paris Agreement finalised, developing countries warn

The EU's new 'Fit for 55' decarbonisation package is far from perfect, but it is still an historic step forward for global climate action

Aldersgate Group delivers lukewarm assessment of government’s efforts to deliver a circular economy in its latest report on how to enhance resource efficiency

Brussels launches major package of accelerated decarbonisation measures, including tax reforms, new clean energy targets, and carbon border tariffs

London Mayoral candidate says disagreements over trans rights within the party have resulted in 'mixed messages'

Details of Transport Decarbonisation Plan revealed to Financial Times, as separate report suggest ministers are continuing to lock horns over the best way to introduce new carbon pricing mechanisms

New communique warns government that without new devolved powers local authorities, cities, and regions will struggle to deliver decarbonisation necessary to meet net zero goals

At G20 meeting in Venice, finance ministers conclude that climate pricing is among raft of tools that can be deployed to tackle climate change