Paris Agreement

Politics

Do we need protectionism to protect the planet?

Could Trump's threat to exit the Paris Agreement prompt counter-measures in the form of carbon tariffs?

clock 16 November 2016 • 10 min read

Policy

Germany banks on carbon plan for sustained riches

Richard Black explores how Germany's new long term decarbonisation plan could transform Europe's largest economy

clock 16 November 2016 • 6 min read

Policy

Paradise kept: How Seychelles is restricting hotels to boost its environment and economy

Alain St Ange, Minister of Tourism and Culture, explains how sustainable tourism and fishing is boosting both small businesses and the environment

clock 15 November 2016 • 6 min read

Taxation

Sarkozy floats plan for carbon tariffs on US goods if Trump tears up Paris Agreement

French presidential candidate proposes a Europe-wide carbon tax on American imports if Trump administration refuses to deliver on Paris commitments

clock 14 November 2016 • 2 min read

Investment

Islamic Society of North America becomes world's first Muslim institution to divest

Move coincides with statement from eminent faith leaders, including the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, calling on global financiers to divert cash from fossil fuels to renewables

clock 10 November 2016 • 2 min read

Legislation

Australia ratifies Paris Agreement

Malcolm Turnbull enters Australia into global climate pact, despite fears US President-elect Donald Trump will attempt to derail Agreement

clock 10 November 2016 • 2 min read

Policy

COP22: The comeback of multilateralism

Klaus Dingwerth asks if the gridlock that marred environmental policy-making at an international level has finally been broken

clock 09 November 2016 • 4 min read

Climate change

World Meteorological Organisation: Growing link between climate change and extreme weather

Last five years have been the hottest on record, as scientists detect an increasingly visible human footprint on global weather patterns

clock 08 November 2016 • 2 min read

Policy

COP22: New Global Climate Action initiative promises 'huge surprise' from green leaders

High-level champions Laurence Tubiana and minister-delegate Hakima el Haite launch successor to Lima-Paris Action Agenda with promises of major new environmental commitments from companies and countries

clock 08 November 2016 • 3 min read

Politics

Businesses are vital to putting the Paris Agreement into action

AECOM's Robert Spencer spells out the importance of a strong business presence at COP22

clock 08 November 2016 • 3 min read