Paris Agreement

Host nation proposes splitting negotiating agenda in hopes of gavelling through a decision on some of the more contentious issues well ahead of the scheduled close of the summit

Scores of countries have backed plans for a roadmap to transition away from fossil fuels, but it remains to be seen if a deal can be finalised

Coalition of states and regional governments back growing push for UN Climate Summit to commit to a clear timetable for transitioning away from coal, oil, and gas

Researchers warn rise in emissions means remaining carbon budget to limit global warming to 1.5C is 'virtually exhausted'

BusinessGreen takes a look at 10 key questions for the fortnight of crunch negotiations in the Amazon

Belém Summits kicks off with fresh calls from leading global businesses for governments to 'turn climate targets into real policies and action'

The billionaire's pre-COP 'narrative grenade' has been roundly criticised by climate experts - here's why

Patricia Espinosa backs new report calling for bolder global push to highlight the benefits of deep decarbonisation

Belém Summit gets underway amid fresh warnings from the UN Secretary General that missing the 1.5C warming target established through the Paris Agreement would constitute a 'moral failure'

WMO warns 'exceptionally high' warming trend is continuing, with the past three years now confirmed as the three hottest on record