At launch of new UN net zero scrutiny group, António Guterres argues that ensuring credibility and environmental integrity of net zero pledges is 'essential' to tackling the climate crisis
New body tasked with developing stronger standards for net zero emissions pledged from non-state entities, including businesses, investors, and cities
The current crisis is likely to see a rapid shift in much needed energy investments in rich countries, but sadly there is little evidence those countries will look outwards with their capital, writes Ed King of the European Climate Foundation
Comments come as climate scientists mull mitigation options ahead of IPCC report
Narenda Modi unveils surprise net zero goal, as host of world leaders announce fresh pledges at UN Climate Summit
World needs collective ambition to rise seven-fold to stand a chance of keeping on a 1.5C warming pathway, and to turn 'vague' net zero pledges into action, UN warns
Prime Minister promises to put climate and finance commitments front and centre of upcoming G7 summit in Cornwall
UN Secretary-General António Guterres urges nations to consider the costs of economic profit against damage to the environment
Major report warns society is waging a 'war on nature' and calls for all-society push to combat escalating planetary emergency
Covid-19 safety concerns force upcoming initial talks online, fuelling further concern over status of crucial Glasgow climate summit later this year