Christiana Figueres

"The future of mankind lies in the difference between doing what we think is possible now, and doing what we know we need to do"

The keynote address at the 2017 BusinessGreen Leaders Awards - in full

The US president has just forced climate action up the global political agenda - expect a new wave of investments and bold policy moves to follow

Former UN climate chief confirmed as guest speaker for UK's most prestigious green business awards

Former UN climate chief insists 'real economy' around the world is heading for decarbonisation regardless of political posturing

High-profile Mission 2020 campaign led by Christiana Figueres launches today, with a goal to encourage urgent climate action to ramp up emissions cuts in the next three years

Former UN climate chief retires from leadership after poor performance in initial straw polls

Brazil moves to ratify Paris Agreement while France and China crack down on coal

Following Paris Agreement success, Costa Rican diplomat has been officially put forward to replace out-going UN chief Ban Ki-moon

Outgoing UNFCCC chief thanks supporters on her last day in the office