United Nations

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

ECIU's Richard Black reflects on the first six months of the new era of global climate action

In one of her final interviews as UN climate chief, Christiana Figueres reveals why she believes the world has turned a corner in the fight against climate action - and why businesses are now seeing climate action as an opportunity

EXCLUSIVE: Outgoing UN climate chief suggests Trump administration would face rebellion from US businesses if it attempted to remove US from Paris climate agreement

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

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