United Nations

A Republican-controlled Congress spells bad news for the green economy and UN climate change talks, but will it prove as disastrous as some environmentalists fear

Karin Burns calls on more companies to embrace REDD+ to increase the economic value of forests

Industry's contribution to global CO2 output fell following global slowdown, but is set to rise significantly unless action is taken

Failure to quantify economic costs of biodiversity losses are undermining efforts to protect it

As the dust settles on last month's events in New York there's a lot of talk of tipping points for the climate and sustainability agenda - Have we crossed one for financial reporting, asks PwC's Malcolm Preston

UN study says raised CO2 levels are increasing acidity, leading to the breakdown of essential natural processes

As David Cameron declares once again that he is leading the 'greenest government ever', Charles Perry of Anthesis Group argues politicians need to do far more to deliver genuine climate action

Friends of the Earth's Craig Bennett reflects on the implications of last week's inspiring marches

Christiana Figueres backs scathing critique by Graça Machel who accused world leaders of failing to grasp the full challenge of climate change

Greg Barker, David Cameron’s former top climate change aide, criticises heads of state for no-show at New York dinner