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Philips, Tesco and Unilever among a host of big names backing the new Green Growth Group and its calls for rapid decarbonisation

New GLOBE legislators study warns REDD risks being undermined by disputes and corruption unless national governments step in

UN Secretary General calls on financial institutions to scale up climate funding, as Bloomberg launches fresh drive to boost green energy investment

Major new study warns annual global climate change investment of $359bn a year is still being dwarfed by $523bn in fossil fuel subsidies

Major IPCC report says case for human-induced climate change more convincing than ever and calls for carbon budget to rein in global warming

Food and Agriculture Organisation says farmers can slash emissions merely by adopting better methods

United Nations Global Compact summit also sees launch of Business Partnership Hub

Will Nichols argues that ultimately the industry, NGOs and governments all want the same thing - now it's time for ICAO to deliver

UN survey of chief executives finds a majority say more support from government is needed to overcome financial and market barriers

Experts say the much-anticipated climate research review will prompt companies to pressure governments to tackle the risks associated with rising temperatures