United Nations

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

Today's signing ceremony is not only a moment of historic significance, but a signpost towards a future of regulatory reform, new investment opportunities and a changing world order

Travel emissions of national delegations will be offset through cancellation of UN-approved Certified Emission Reduction credits

More than 100 leading companies issue statement of support for the treaty, which the UN labels a 'critical next step' towards a sustainable future

'Two Degrees of Change' to encourage female executives to demand action from their companies to stave off the threat of global warming

Record-breaking number of countries expected to attend 22 April signing ceremony for historic climate change deal, fueling hopes of rapid ratification

ICAO blueprint criticised for having too many exemptions to be credible, too little detail to be trustworthy and for contradicting Paris climate deal

Two countries promise to take "domestic steps" to confirm participation in the climate pact as early as possible this year