UNFCCC

Carbon Trading

Is a global consensus starting to build around carbon market mechanisms?

UNFCCC meetings in Asia Pacific region and developing countries have recently explored new market approaches towards tackling emissions

clock 08 September 2016 • 6 min read

Legislation

Bahamas takes number of Paris Agreement ratifications to 23

The Bahamas deposited its instruments of ratification for the global climate deal with the UN on August 22

clock 24 August 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

Politics

In the face of Brexit, green business optimism starts to emerge

For many green business leaders and policy makers the mood remains positive despite the turmoil unleashed by the vote to leave the EU

clock 29 June 2016 • 6 min read

Policy

City-led climate initiatives merge to create global coalition

EU Covenant of Mayors and the UN-backed Compact of Mayors merge to form the new Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy

clock 24 June 2016 • 1 min read

Legislation

Norway ratifies Paris Agreement

Norwegian ambassador deposits instrument of ratification to UN Secretariat, leapfrogging France in race to formally ratify Agreement

clock 22 June 2016 • 1 min read

Policy

UN pinpoints 2050 decarbonisation as key focus for climate roadmap

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

clock 07 June 2016 • 1 min read

Politics

Patricia Espinosa confirmed as new head of UN climate convention

Appointment of Mexican diplomat to replace outgoing climate chief Christiana Figueres has been officially approved by the Bureau of the UNFCCC

clock 19 May 2016 • 2 min read

Policy

Diplomats look to post-Paris future as Bonn climate meeting begins

UN conference will see delegates address next steps towards enacting the Paris Agreement as soon as possible

clock 17 May 2016 • 3 min read

Politics

Ban Ki-moon nominates Patricia Espinosa for new UNFCCC climate chief role

Leading Mexican diplomat put forward as prospective successor to out-going UNFCCC boss Christiana Figueres, as new report highlights the need for bolder national climate action plans

clock 03 May 2016 • 2 min read