European Union

UN body poised to approve roadmap to a global emissions market by 2020, but is set to limit countries' ability to take their own action

Judge rules Viking project should not have been given planning consent as ministers failed to follow EU birds directive

Energy and Climate Change Secretary strongly disputes George Osborne's comment that the UK should not lead the fight against climate change

Voluntary Partnership Agreement comes into effect today to help EU Customs identify unlicensed timber

Renowned economist says ambitious climate change target would boost certainty for investors in the UK and Europe

Exclusive: EU Commission to propose measures forcing all member states to take action on plastic bags

Analysts predict 2.5 billion surplus allowances will take seven years to erode even with more ambitious climate policies

Companies and trade organisations say longer-term goal would drive investment and growth

European Parliament approves proposals to measure indirect emissions from biofuels production and cap levels of crop-based fuels

FT reports leading energy companies are to raise concerns over impact of renewables policies