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Interest in individual behaviour change is waning, as voters worldwide demand political and business leaders take the initiative

As Obama declines invitation to attend forthcoming UN climate conference new data suggests global emissions have risen since 2000

Governments are not doing enough to back carbon sequestration, according to an international energy body

Transport Minister proposes delay to controversial biofuel targets designed to make easier to ensure fuels originate from sustainable sources

Travel industry and environmental groups welcome Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria

Analysts claim firms are cutting corners to get CDM projects approved, amid wider concerns about the additionality of many schemes

Report claims limiting ourselves to three burgers a week is necessary keep food-related greenhouse gas emissions at a constant, and warns regulation may be needed to change diets

Report claims transition to low carbon economy will have to be carefully managed to ensure benefits are evenly spread

Think tank argues investment in forestry protection offers more cost effective and credible means of cutting emissions

Support for forestry credits and sectoral emission targets growing