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COP26 carbon framework clear but 'lacks environmental integrity', say experts

A new framework for carbon trading has been agreed on after six years of waiting.

COP26 - did the earth move?

Has the Glasgow 'blah-blah-blah' changed anything in the world of sustainable finance, asks Peter Cripps

COP26 final pact delivers 'progress, but no breakthrough'

The final Glasgow Climate Pact signed at the COP26 UN climate summit was described as "progress" but a lack of a breakthrough on global climate...

The 10 biggest announcements from COP26

COP26 provoked a blizzard of announcements from countries, companies and investors on how they plan to tackle climate change.

The five finance areas to watch as COP26 enters endgame

Kate Mackenzie points out the key areas to look for in any agreement that emerges from the summit

COP26 round-up, 12 November: Fossil fuel register launched; private capital 'key'; call to tackle livestock emissions

Fossil fuel exit language mars second COP26 decision draft

A weakening of the language around the phase-out of fossil fuels in the second draft of the COP26 UN climate summit decision has disappointed environmental campaigners, although its continued inclusion heartened others.

Nuclear inclusion would 'jeopardise' EU Taxonomy, warn ministers

Nuclear power should be excluded from the EU Taxonomy for sustainable activities in order to not "jeopardise" the credibility and usefulness of the landmark 'green' regulation, according to environment ministers from five EU countries - including Germany

Why Energy efficiency must be at the top of the agenda at COP26

Solutions to energy inefficiency are for the most part, well-established, proven and financially workable, argues Jonathan Maxwell

COP26 round-up, 11 November: US and China; buildings; and 'not humanity's turning point'

QUOTE OF THE DAY: "Overall, we expect a positive step forward, but perhaps not yet 'the turning point for humanity' that the UK government hosts had been hoping for" - Sam Arie, UBS. (See below for more information)