Politics

UN Secretary General urges governments to 'begin transition away from fossil fuels', as dramatic negotiations go down to the wire

Two new polls reiterate how a majority of the public supports the UK's net zero target and wants to see bolder climate action, but policies need to be fair and help tackle the cost of living

Turkey emerges as sole remaining bidder to host next year’s UN Climate Summit, but deal expected to see Australia chair the negotiations

Fresh talks to delay and simplify flagship deforestation regulation to begin this year, after Council adopts negotiating mandate to revise legislation

Major corporates and business groups join more than 80 governments in pushing for COP30 deal that commits to developing a roadmap for transitioning away from fossil fuels worldwide

Homes equipped with heat pumps and solar panels in line with imminent Future Homes Standard use less energy than expected, new analysis finds

Government reaffirms pledge to decarbonise buildings in Scotland by 2045, but delays crucial Bill beyond next year's Holyrood election

A new study suggests roughly half of countries are on track to deliver on the goals of the Paris Agreement - but it's far from 'mission accomplished'

UK Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary calls for Belém Summit to deliver progress on climate finance, national climate plans, and a fossil fuel transition roadmap

Host nation proposes splitting negotiating agenda in hopes of gavelling through a decision on some of the more contentious issues well ahead of the scheduled close of the summit