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Yvo de Boer looking back on the UN climate talks: 'Sound' progress made over the past 20 years

"The UN climate process has moved out of the hearts of the environmentalists and into the hands of the economists"

  • Policy
  • 07 December 2015
Does the Paris text offer a chance to revive sectoral approaches linked to technology and finance?
Does the Paris text offer a chance to revive sectoral approaches linked to technology and finance?

Yvo de Boer says the latest UN text should deliver an industry-focused approach to tackling climate change

  • Policy
  • 22 October 2015
Former UN climate chief: Why efficient new coal plants should qualify for 'climate finance'
Former UN climate chief: Why efficient new coal plants should qualify for 'climate finance'

Yvo De Boer welcomes divestment push and restrictions on coal lending, but argues developing nations need help to curb dirty coal emissions

  • Investment
  • 13 October 2015
De Boer: 'Copenhagen was a lemon, but Paris is the orange'

Former UN climate change chief says there are many reasons to be hopeful ahead of Paris summit, but issues stark warning over slow pace of talks

  • Policy
  • 13 October 2015
Former UN climate chief: World needs new economic model to drive green investment
Former UN climate chief: World needs new economic model to drive green investment

Yvo de Boer calls on business leaders to work closely with ministers and officials at COP21

  • Investment
  • 18 August 2015
Hotels tempt green travellers with carbon tracking tool

Leading hotel chains team up to produce standardised method of reporting carbon impacts

  • Carbon Accounting
  • 18 June 2012
KPMG: Hidden environmental production costs equal 41 per cent of earnings

New report urges businesses to protect themselves from 10 environmental and economic 'megaforces' that could prevent growth

  • Risk
  • 16 February 2012
Ex-UN climate chief says business should get ready for low-carbon world
Ex-UN climate chief says business should get ready for low-carbon world

Last month's Durban climate talks have given a strong signal that governments are serious about tackling global warming

  • Management
  • 06 January 2012
Global energy can be 95 per cent renewable by 2050, says WWF

Report outlines steps needed to wean global economy off fossil fuels

  • Infrastructure
  • 03 February 2011
UN confirms extra Bonn climate meeting

Meeting scheduled for 9-11 April after diplomats push for additional negotiating time ahead of Mexico Summit

  • Legislation
  • 23 February 2010
It's been an eventful ride, but the time is right for de Boer's departure

Resignation gives UN opportunity to reinvigorate talks following Copenhagen summit

  • Legislation
  • 18 February 2010
Yvo de Boer to step down as UN climate chief

De Boer will leave the UNFCCC in July to take up a role at KPMG

  • Politics
  • 18 February 2010
UN optimistic on Mexico climate treaty

As Indian environment minister launches a blistering attack on Ed Miliband, Yvo de Boer says international climate talks have entered a "cooling-off period "

  • Legislation
  • 20 January 2010
Updated: Walkout throws Copenhagen into crisis

Talks set to resume after African countries stage protest at rich nations' perceived attempt to ditch Kyoto

  • Climate change
  • 14 December 2009
Postal sector pledges to slash global emissions 20 per cent

Coalition of world's largest postal operators will work together to deliver deep emission cuts by 2020

  • Supply chain
  • 11 December 2009
Copenhagen kicks off amidst mounting optimism

Flurry of good news dominates start of summit, as South Africa announces emissions target and Obama signals he will attend talks' conclusion

  • Legislation
  • 07 December 2009
Environment ministers talk up Copenhagen chances

Ministers report encouraging progress at latest round of preparatory talks

  • Legislation
  • 18 November 2009
Merkel to urge US to deliver bolder climate change action

As EU negotiators call on the US to end Copenhagen deadlock, German Chancellor prepares to tell Congress it must do more to tackle climate change

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  • 03 November 2009
World leaders accused of myopia over climate change deal

Senior officials and negotiators increasingly gloomy about the prospects for a global warming deal next month

  • Legislation
  • 02 November 2009
UN insists chance remains for Copenhagen breakthrough

But Bangkok talks end with deadlock over financing and targets unresolved

  • Legislation
  • 09 October 2009
Copenhagen on a knife edge as US plays down climate bill expectations

White House official admits it is highly unlikely climate bill will pass before December

  • Legislation
  • 05 October 2009
Pessimism and deadlock dominate as Bonn climate talks kick off

UN's top climate change official warns negotiators are running out of time to resolve rows over targets and clean tech financing

  • Legislation
  • 11 August 2009
China slams weak Japanese cuts as US talks falter

Fallout highlights problems facing negotiators for a post-Kyoto climate deal in Copenhagen this year

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  • 11 June 2009
UN: Necessary climate agreement unlikely in Copenhagen

Yvo de Boer says industrialised country's targets are not strong enough

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  • 11 June 2009
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