United Nations

Asian powerhouse to submit higher reductions than expected today as contribution to global emissions reduction deal

First launched in 2000, the UN's Global Compact programme has published an independent report outlining recommendations for a sustainable global economy

Global warming 'ultimate threat multiplier' posing serious risk to world security, says report urging governments not to see it simply as a climate issue

China's plan to tackle climate change will require more than $6.6tr of investment, according to lead UN negotiator

News and analysis exploring the challenges businesses face as they seek to tackle global deforestation

Research paper claims renewable energies and energy efficiency can maintain economic growth and provide a sufficient supply of energy

Mentions of how to tackle growing emissions are few and far between at the famous air show, says Bill Hemmings of T&E

Vatican condemns early release of document in which pontiff calls on people to change their lifestyles and energy consumption or face grave consequences

The most anticipated papal letter for decades will be published in five languages on Thursday. It will call for an end to the 'tyrannical' exploitation of nature by mankind. Could it lead to a step-change in the battle against global warming?

Countries agree to let co-chairs of the negotiations to make their own alterations to the draft and present it for approval in July