Policy

First international conference focused on transitioning away from fossil fuels to be held in Colombia next year, as key players slam COP30 draft text that fails to reference fossil fuels

Reports claim Ukraine war has generated 237 million tons of additional CO2 emissions, Jamaica raises alarm over climate-disaster funding shortfall, and EU and South Africa ink critical minerals deal

The end game at COP30 has is boiling down to a stand-off over whether to introduce a roadmap for the transition away from fossil fuels - and leading businesses want the plan for tackling fossil fuels to secure approval

Decline in UK bus commuting follows fare cap increase, but record number of Brits are now travelling to work by EV, Commuter Census finds

Campaigners respond angrily to latest draft negotiating texts, as group of European and developing nations insist they cannot back a deal that fails to provide a roadmap for tackling fossil fuels

Ofgem attributes surprise cap increase to policy costs associated with Sizewell C and Warm Home Discounts, as concerns grow over prospect of further price hikes in 2026

Group of industrialised and developing countries are reportedly threatening to block agreement if final text fails to commit to new roadmap to 'transition away' from fossil fuels

What happens behind closed doors at G20 summits? CISL's Sikho Luthango takes a look corporate engagement on climate and energy issues at this weekend's G20 summit in South Africa

New report warns proposals to remove small and medium sized developments from landmark scheme would undermine jobs and the economy

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