Comment: The EU needs to stand firm against the countries and companies hellbent on weakening its pioneering regulation to stop commodities harming forests Nicole Polsterer is sustainable production and consumption campaigner…

Advice to politicians says revoking a ban on oil and gas drilling could damage relations with Pacific neighbours and risk lawsuits Civil servants from New Zealand’s foreign and trade ministry…

Comment: Guyana’s Indigenous communities are under siege from all sides – including an opaque carbon-offsetting scheme agreed by the government on our lands Mario Hastings is a community leader and…

The environmental NGO’s campaigners and bosses have fought over job losses, a shift towards richer nations and LGBT+ policy Since its head office opened in Johannesburg 16 years ago, the…

The investment plan mirrors the model of Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETPs) – and includes $8.5 billion to conserve and restore nature Colombia has launched a new $40-million investment plan…

UAE, Azerbaijan and Brazil have promised NDCs compatible with the safest warming limit in the Paris Agreement – but it’s not clear what they mean The three countries hosting the…

A coalition of governments and multinational corporations promises to pay Pará state $180m to save its rainforest A coalition of developed countries and corporations has agreed to a massive purchase…

Comment: International emissions-cutting targets need to be translated into national laws to guarantee delivery and protect the rights of future generations Pierre Cannet is global head of public affairs and…

Simon Stiell tells investors in NYC that rich countries are benefiting most from clean energy growth while poorer nations are deprived of finance for cheaper renewables Some economies are starting…