As Russia calls for rethink of climate summit rules, EU Climate Commissioner says it would be reckless to allow discussions about procedure to dominate this year's talks
United Nations Environment Programme calls on governments to step up action to prevent catastrophic climate change
Report warns chances of world limiting global temperature rises to 2C are fast receding
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