United Nations

Three year collaboration aims to shape private sector contributions to UN's Sustainable Development Goals

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

Presumptive Republican nominee said he would 'at a minimum' renegotiate the terms of the landmark climate pact, claiming its terms are 'bad for the United States'

ICAO negotiators in Montreal struggled to make progress last week towards a final deal on aviation emissions, but industry insists there is still time to agree a global offset scheme before 2020 start date

NAZCA climate change commitments now total more than 11,000 as UNFCCC launches global campaign to raise awareness of actions pledged the world

Biodiversity advisers urge countries to accelerate action on marine pollution, pesticide use and habitat protection in order to meet 2020 biodiversity targets

Reports suggest second Chinese company to invest in controversial nuclear project, as UN ruling sparks further questions over potential impact on European neighbours

Former Norwegian Environment Minister in line to take over from out-going UNEP chief Achim Steiner

Major UN report warns heat stress suffered by factory and field workers will devastate health and reduce productivity

Record-breaking number of nations sign Paris Agreement in New York, hailing treaty as a new chapter in the fight against climate change