Climate Action - Assisting business towards carbon neutrality

The EU report warns of increasing international tensions as global warming opens up new areas for energy exploitation. European governments have been told to plan for an era of conflict over energy resources, with global warming likely to trigger a dangerous contest between Russia and the west for the vast mineral riches of the Arctic.

The City of Buenos Aires, China and Sweden have all recently announced steps towards sustainable and transparent business practice. All have taken a strong interest in sustainability reporting in their areas of influence.

The Mayor of London has announced the start of a groundbreaking programme to cut carbon emissions from London's buildings.

All state owned companies in Sweden have to file an annual sustainability report based on the Global Reporting Initiative (G3) Guidelines before the 31 March each year from 2009.

(SciDev.Net) The time is right for Europe to change its carbon trading rules, giving Africa access to the market, writes Louis V Verchot.

UN, Costa Rica, New Zealand and Norway outline climate neutrality strategies in Bali and beyond.

A new report shows how cities can boost investment and help address climate change.

(Guardian) Electrolux, the Swedish home appliance maker, is calling on the EU to offer consumers cash and fiscal incentives to dispose of their "gas-guzzling" fridge-freezers, washing machines and dishwashers and switch to more energy-efficient models as part of its ambitious plans to combat climate change.

(BBC news) All UK homes could be powered by offshore wind farms by 2020 as part of the fight against climate change.