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Politics
Record-breaking number of nations sign Paris Agreement in New York, hailing treaty as a new chapter in the fight against climate change
22 April 2016
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3 min read
Politics
More than 100 leading companies issue statement of support for the treaty, which the UN labels a 'critical next step' towards a sustainable future
21 April 2016
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2 min read
Legislation
International body teams up with Earth Day in bid to plant nearly eight billion trees by 2020
06 April 2016
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2 min read
Politics
With the first countries beginning to ratify the Paris Agreement, what loose ends still need to be tied up?
04 March 2016
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9 min read
Politics
After six years in the job, the UN's top climate official says she will decline requests to stay on in post after term is up in July
19 February 2016
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3 min read
Politics
Leading players at Paris Summit awarded Ewald von Kleist peace award in recognition of their part in securing climate treaty, highlighting growing link between global warming and national security
15 February 2016
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1 min read
Climate change
UN launches new social media campaign to boost public support for climate deal ahead of treaty-signing ceremony in April
12 February 2016
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2 min read
Climate change
Report offers a range of best practice initiatives to help policy makers make an immediate push to cut emissions
19 November 2015
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Politics
Latest UN analysis claims national climate pledges deliver half of the carbon cuts needed to prevent dangerous warming
06 November 2015
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Climate change
Official analysis from UN confirms INDC pledges are insufficient to meet agreed threshold, but suggests target still in reach
30 October 2015
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