Paris Agreement

Move towards renewable energy and away from coal power helped stall emissions growth last year but slowdown may be temporary, says oil giant

French Senate backs bill to ratify global treaty, with President Hollande expected to enact it in within a fortnight

Norway's parliament decides to bring carbon neutral goal forward 20 years, from 2050 to 2030

Indian Prime Minister Modi joins US efforts to ratify agreement as soon as possible this year following meeting with President Obama

Duggan reveals plan to establish green corporate leaders as a template for other businesses to follow

Former UN and World Bank official argues transparency key to corporate credibility in wake of Panama Papers and VW emissions scandals

UN-appointed "climate champions" Laurence Tubiana and Hakima El Haite call on governments and businesses to deliver low-emission development strategies for 2050

Ground-breaking data modelling system measures green revenues from 13,400 of the world's largest public companies, revealing more than 2,400 firms generating revenues from green sources

Annual survey of Ethical Corporation members also finds those in Europe less likely to believe Paris Agreement went far enough

International Energy Agency report highlights huge role of cities in boosting low carbon energy, buildings and transport innovation