Alok Sharma

As the government confirms it has axed its Energy Efficiency Taskforce, MPs lament 'a dark week for progress on getting UK off expensive fossil fuels'

Number 10 is reportedly in talks with rebel backbenchers over amendment that would end 'de facto ban' on new onshore wind farms in England

Over 20 backbenchers, including former Prime Minister Liz Truss, back amendment to force the government to deliver on previous promise to lift ‘de facto’ ban on new onshore wind farms

Former Ministers Alok Sharma, Simon Clarke, and Chris Grayling among 23 leading Tory figures to join new Conservative Environment Network advisory council

BusinessGreen provides an all-you-need-to-know breakdown of the individuals awarded gongs for services to the environment, clean innovation, net zero, and sustainability

From Loss and Damage and just transitions to rows over fossil fuel phase outs and carbon markets, we take a look at some of the key lessons for businesses from COP27

Despite breakthrough on Loss and Damage in Sharm El Sheikh Implementation Plan, politicians and business figures warn 1.5C target hangs by a thread after this year's summit

With time rapidly running out at the UN climate talks, ministers from UK, Canada, and the EU argue G20 statement of intent on climate this week 'must be a baseline not a ceiling' for COP27 deal

In the opening address of COP27, COP26 President says talks must be about 'concrete action' that can keep the 1.5C temperature goal in reach

Rishi Sunak’s team indicates he may attend Egypt climate talks in wake of internal criticism over decision to avoid crucial summit