G20

US intervenes to secure tougher commitment to phasing out "inefficient" fossil fuel subsidies

De Boer "appalled" by failure of governments to address climate change threat

But draft communiqué also suggests plan to phase out fossil fuel subsidies will be watered down

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

The phasing out of counter productive and outdated fossil fuel subsidies promises to deliver deep cuts in carbon emissions and revitalise international climate change negotiations

Experts predict end to fossil fuel subsidies would cut emissions 12 per cent by 2050, while aiding development efforts

But renewable energy funding needs to double to $500bn annually to limit global warming, UN study warns

Think tanks call on G20 leaders to act together to create the efficient low carbon markets

Vague language and limited low carbon commitments fail to impress green business campaigners

New task force featuring over 50 of the world's largest businesses to make series of recommendations designed to deliver low carbon recovery