Paris Agreement

Net Zero Index reveals UK has maintained highest decarbonisation rate in 21st century, but warns efforts must be accelerate rapidly to achieve global climate goals

UK becomes one of the first countries to submit Adaptation Communication to the UN

As Climate Ambition Summit unlocks a wave of modest new climate pledges, the US President-elect vows to 'to do all that we possible can' to accelerate global climate action

Prime Minister announces UK will cut off all taxpayer support for new overseas oil, gas, and coal projects ahead of COP26, in move that has been applauded by campaigners, economists, and opposition parties

European Council President Charles Michel confirms marathon talks reached an agreement to strengthen medium term carbon target and release green recovery package

Annual Emissions Gap report from the UN Environment Programme warns that without ambitious green recovery packages the world remains on track for around 3C of warming

Analysis backed by top green figures indicates net zero transition is set to rapidly escalate in 2020s, leaving carbon-intensive industries looking increasingly uncompetitive

UK urges governments to come forward with 'very clear ambition and targets' at this week's Climate Action Summit, amid fresh warnings of devastating climate impacts

Annual Climate Change Performance Index points to mixed progress among world's 58 highest emitters

Prime Minister announces new target to cut emissions 68 per cent against 1990 levels by 2030, confirming a major tightening of carbon goals as part of UK's pre-COP26 submission to the Paris Agreement