Bagging the best gallery and museum sponsorship deals is now an art in itself. BOYD FARROW and RICHARD LOFTHOUSE report
The technologists, the visionaries, the backers - who's who in low-emissions
The BMW M6 and Aston Martin DB9
Organically grown wines are not only healthier for the planet, they also taste great
Edición regional cigars are Cuba's one-off editions for national markets, tailored to their tastes
Killing time in the Mother City
Remy Martin; romantic hotels
Dorotheum anniversary; Patek Philippe
Barney and Beuys; Pablo Palazuelo; Freakonomics
Deregulation offers great opportunities for companies like Pitney Bowes to help retailers fine-tune their mailshots. By Justin Keay
PAVEL EROCHKINE charts the emergence of a new cadre of business leaders in the former Soviet Union
NICK FOULKES talks to horology's most famous double act – the brother-and-sister team behind Chopard
How does Eckhart Wintzen combine making money with saving the planet?
Simon de Burton looks at why the price of oriental rugs is flying up
In 2007 technology will change the way we live and work, with a host of new gadgets presenting both blessings and challenges, says TONY GLOVER
The technologists, the visionaries, the backers – who's who in low emissions
The European Trading Scheme could be the start of a multitrillion-euro carbon market
France has its environmental champions but still relies on the politicians to provide a solution
Istanbul looks towards a bright future
Germany's grand tradition of green awareness helps drive ambitious high-tech projects
London has emerged as a global centre for commercial attempts to mitigate climate change, says RICHARD LOFTHOUSE
Clean-tech and low-carbon funds represent compelling investment opportunities – not least because so much alternative energy technology is still under the radar of major investors. By ROBERT MILLER
Will this be a green year for the World Economic Forum?
Facing challenges
Disgruntled voters back extremists when their voices are not heard
Serial entrepreneur David Gordon has developed a scheme that will not only harness clean energy but fan even more wealth his way. By BOYD FARROW
Stepping up to accession
Political and economic events across the continent
The latest developments
Climate change is a great challenge for humanity and a great opportunity for entrepreneurs