United Nations

World Summit of Legislators aims to deliver blueprint for countries to enshrine national policies for tackling rising carbon emissions

Opening of parliament confirms government plans to boost fracking, charge for plastic bags, and deliver zero-carbon homes

UN advisor urges negotiators to make action on climate change a "headline" part of new sustainable development goals

Absolute cap to come into effect from 2016, top official says on the day after US announces ambitious carbon plan

Heir to the throne warns that fundamental reforms to capitalism are urgently required to tackle escalating climate risks

More than 50 unions worldwide sign up to Unions4Climate push ahead of next year's crucial Paris Summit

Board meeting in Songdo finalises essential requirements, meaning UN-backed fund could start investing next year

Former Mexican president reveals how his New Climate Economy initiative aims to demonstrate that economic growth and decarbonisation are compatible

Felipe Calderón reveals plans for authoritative new report on how the green economy can enable global decarbonisation

UN climate change chief says letter could send a strong signal about the moral imperative to reduce carbon emissions