Paris Agreement

Climate change

Climate change takes centre stage at Rio Olympics opening ceremony

Estimated global audience of three billion saw videos, graphics and performances focused on green issues as global event kicked off

clock 08 August 2016 • 3 min read

Policy

Paris Agreement nears critical threshold for 2016 adoption, analysis finds

Analysis from government of Marshall Islands finds 58 countries have now either ratified Paris deal or pledged to do so by the end of the year

clock 08 August 2016 • 2 min read

Energy

World Energy Council: Why energy firms must 'innovate or die'

World energy system is entering a 'triple transition' driven by climate change, business model disruption and a resilience challenge, says WEC boss Christoph Frei - what does this mean for those working in the sector?

clock 01 August 2016 • 6 min read

Policy

Is climate change Clinton's Trump card in the US presidential race?

The US election campaign shows a huge gulf in thinking between the two candidates on energy, the environment and climate change

clock 01 August 2016 • 9 min read

Legislation

World's largest carbon producers face landmark human rights case

Filipino government body gives 47 'carbon majors' 45 days to respond to allegations of human rights violations resulting from climate change

clock 28 July 2016 • 4 min read

Infrastructure

Planned gas pipelines would 'blow US carbon budget'

US's 2050 carbon reducton target incompatible with plans for 19 natural gas pipelines in Appalachian Basin, argues green group report

clock 25 July 2016 • 2 min read

Policy

Could the Paris Agreement enter into force this year?

Paris deal now likely to take effect before end of 2017, as UN invites countries to special ratification event in September

clock 22 July 2016 • 4 min read

Legislation

New climate policies imminent as EU proposes 2030 member state carbon targets

Wide-ranging package of proposals calls on Europe's leading economies to deliver new policies to cut emissions by around 40 per cent by 2030

clock 20 July 2016 • 6 min read

Policy

UN criticises UK and Germany for betraying Paris climate deal

Climate change envoy singles out both countries for subsidising the fossil fuel industry and says the UK has lost its position as a climate leader

clock 18 July 2016 • 4 min read

Legislation

As the UK reacts to political upheavals, international climate action forges ahead

Brazil moves to ratify Paris Agreement while France and China crack down on coal

clock 15 July 2016 • 4 min read