United Nations

World leaders and green businesses celebrate as threshold for triggering Paris Agreement ratification is passed

BREAKING: Patricia Espinosa says 72 parties representing over 56 per cent of global emissions have ratified the Paris Agreement, meaning it will come into force on November 4th

Global warming is said to be bringing temperatures last seen during an interglacial era, when sea level was 6-9 meters (20-30ft) higher than today

UN official responsible for sustainable energy development goal tells BusinessGreen how she thinks the world can provide energy access for all while still delivering decarbonisation

Marrakesh Declaration pledges to step up co-operation between African countries as they battle to enhance climate resilience and boost agricultural productivity

Forum for the Future's Steph Draper argues a more joined-up approach is needed to shift the world onto a more sustainable path

An aviation emissions offset appears set for take-off, but environmental campaigners warn it does not go far enough

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces his government will ratify the climate agreement on Gandhi's birthday

Ban Ki-moon: 'Ever more confident' Paris Agreement ratification will come this year as 60 nations confirm deal

UN reveals 29 countries expected to deposit instruments of ratification ahead of today's High Level Event in New York