United Nations

World Meteorological Organisation reports record temperatures and CO2 levels for 2016

Paris deal now likely to take effect before end of 2017, as UN invites countries to special ratification event in September

Climate change envoy singles out both countries for subsidising the fossil fuel industry and says the UK has lost its position as a climate leader

Brazil moves to ratify Paris Agreement while France and China crack down on coal

Around 90 per cent of the world's stocks are now fully or overfished and production is set to increase further by 2025, according to report from UN's food body

Following Paris Agreement success, Costa Rican diplomat has been officially put forward to replace out-going UN chief Ban Ki-moon

Global or regional agreements are vital for cross-border problems such as pollution and wildlife crime, says new environment chief, Erik Solheim

Outgoing UNFCCC chief thanks supporters on her last day in the office

Outgoing UN climate chief argues there is no need to change the UK and the EU's leading role in tackling climate change

Major report estimates current committed business contribution to emissions cuts by 2030 at 3.7 billion metric tonnes per year