Connie Hedegaard

EU climate chief opens discussion about extending the targets and expresses concern at gas industry's lobbying

Todd Stern and Connie Hedegaard write off any chance of countries agreeing legally binding emissions targets in December

Climate commissioner Connie Hedegaard discusses compatibility of the two programmes with state governor Jerry Brown

Climate change commissioner says European Union could debate delayed Fuel Quality Directive proposals in coming months

Climate commissioner says technology is needed to cut emissions, as fallout from the Fukushima crisis continues

Commissioner says 80 per cent cuts by 2050 are feasible, but only if faster progress is delivered this decade

Forthcoming EU strategy document highlights increase in most European nations' energy use

SSE, DONG and Statkraft among firms calling for 2020 emissions reduction target to be raised from 20 to 25 per cent

UK Climate Minister says all carbon registries should have the same security measures as bank accounts

World Economic Forum closes with corporations signing up to new UN sustainability benchmark