United Nations

Frantic round of diplomacy aims to get developing countries back on board ahead of crucial Cancun summit

Prime ministers and presidents come together to form new UN global sustainability panel

New study calculates that industrialised nations could use loopholes to increase greenhouse gas emissions

Experts predict UN resolution recognising water access as a human right will open up new opportunities for corporate sector

Delhi to host final meeting of Major Economies Forum ahead of Mexico Summit

Measurement, reporting and verification dominate "frank discussion" between major economies

Ban Ki-moon writes to world leaders arguing that green measures offer safest route out of recession

Clean Development Mechanism carbon offset scheme faces fresh criticism over dubious emission reduction projects

International meeting discusses plans for new independent scientific panel to study biodiversity loss

Climate Commissioner hits back at suggestion pessimism is undermining international talks