Russia

Climate change

South Korea reports CO2 output more than doubled since 1990

Nation ranks as the world's ninth-largest polluter, with China reigning as No 1

clock 13 October 2009 • 1 min read

Climate change

Medvedev: Russian emissions could increase under new target

Loophole could theoretically allow Russia to increase emissions by up to 36 per cent

clock 24 June 2009 • 1 min read

Legislation

JI finally accredits first third-party verifier

Carbon market experts claim lack of political will has hampered JI progress

clock 19 February 2009 • 2 min read

Risk

Russian gas crisis threatens continuation of high energy costs

CBI claims Russia-Ukraine row highlights need for continued investment in energy efficiency, nuclear and renewables

clock 08 January 2009 • 2 min read

Carbon Trading

Correction: Russia suspended from UN carbon trading scheme

Failure to settle outstanding fees prompts UN to suspend Russia from international transaction log

clock 06 January 2009 • 2 min read

Legislation

Russian climate official rejects plans for post-Kyoto caps

Russia signals it will not accept binding emission cuts as part of post-2012 deal

clock 29 April 2008 • 2 min read