COP26

Flurry of commitments to tackle climate and biodiversity crises include pledge to align all fossil fuel financing and national policies with keeping alive Paris Agreement's1.5C goal

Delivering net zero energy is achievable but 'perhaps the greatest challenge humankind has ever faced', says IEA

Alok Sharma intent on holding 'most inclusive COP ever' in Glasgow, but it is not UK's gift alone to make in-person event happen

Government signals plan to hold in-person COP26 in Glasgow, as it trails details of Alok Sharma's speech this morning

Decision to hold the crucial climate talks in person, rather than virtually, would be seen as a major win for the UK's COP26 presidency

The marriage of the net zero and 'levelling up' agenda was again at the core of the government's legislative agenda, but business groups now want to see warm words turned into ambitious action

Veteran naturalist appointed to help 'inspire action' from world leaders, decision makers and public over six months leading to critical summit

Twinings, PG Tips, Tetley and the Fairtrade Foundation voice concerns about the impact of climate change on their growers in response to Christian Aid study

Prime Minister promises to put climate and finance commitments front and centre of upcoming G7 summit in Cornwall

Virtual meeting between Prime Ministers Boris Johnson and Narendra Modi sees UK and India agree joint roadmap to combat climate change by 2030