France

French President-elect steps up calls for US President to back international accord, as big businesses urge Trump to stand by deal

Centrist candidate secures overwhelming victory on a platform promising bolder action on climate change and a ban on fracking

Is the shipping industry finally sailing towards greener waters? A handful of nations hope so

Environment Minister Segolene Royal confirms two zones to be opened up for commercial tidal power projects

Reports suggest the French car firm faces potential fines over emissions irregularities in two of its car models

Tidal energy leader strikes agreement with French marine engineers INNOSEA to enter country's tidal market, as Labour confirms backing for Swansea tidal lagoon

New cable will cut carbon emissions by six million tonnes between 2020 and 2030

Alasdair MacEwen argues the new French Presidential front-runner could deliver a sizeable boost for green investors

Country is also reportedly set to issue its first green bond later this month

Alasdair MacEwen argues victory for Francois Fillon in next year's French election could spell good news for low carbon investors