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Russian oligarchs and companies under sanctions are among lobbyists at Cop27

The heavy presence of lobbyists from Moscow suggests Russia is using the climate talks to drum up business

The Guardian - UK

‘Weaponised app’: Is Egypt spying on COP27 delegates’ phones?

Security analysts warn Egypt’s ‘highly intrusive’ app for Sharm el-Sheikh climate talks can monitor communications.

Al Jazeera

As leaders discuss climate, Egyptians bear brunt of a crackdown

As COP27 takes place in Sharm el-Sheikh, activists face greater repression as a spotlight shines on their plight.

Al Jazeera

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The 1.5C climate target is dead – to prevent total catastrophe, Cop27 must admit it

Acknowledging that climate breakdown is unavoidable is key to making fossil-fuel companies and governments take action, says Bill McGuire, professor emeritus of geophysical and climate hazards at UCL

The Guardian - UK

Cop27 first week roundup: powerful dispatches, muted protest, little cash

Despite ‘loss and damage’ focus there have been more oil and gas lobbyists than delegates from the most vulnerable countries

The Guardian - UK

What to watch this weekend at COP27 in Egypt

After a full week of speeches from world leaders, presentations by scientists and closed-door negotiations, the U.N. climate conference was poised for a weekend break.

Reuters

COP27: Will more climate loans supersize Africa's debt?

In tonight's edition: South Africa approves a funding plan for phasing out coal-based power. However, the hundreds of millions in loans have some citizens worried about supersizing the nation's debt. African leaders at the COP27 summit look to hold wealthier nations accountable for their emissions, but some are courting fossil…

France 24

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Joe Biden's $100 million climate pledge is just a 'drop in the ocean' for global crisis

US President Joe Biden announced $100million for climate adaptation and an Inflation Reduction Act at COP27 with new regulations to cut methane by 30% by 2030

Daily Mirror

NGO urges leaders in COP27 to discuss ‘plant-based treaty’

In open letter to world leaders, NGOs and climate activists call for ‘sustainable and just plant-based food transition’.

Al Jazeera

Joe Biden warns climate crisis threatens ‘very life of planet’ at COP27

Speaking in Sharm El-Sheikh, The US president declared America is on track to meet its emissions targets by 2030

Evening Standard

Irish Minister Colm Brophy takes swipe at Joe Biden at COP27 after 'horrendous' experience in Africa

He made the comment after recalling a ‘horrendous’ experience when he met a mother whose baby was dying as a result of climate change in the Horn of Africa six weeks ago

Irish Mirror

Joe Biden heckled during Cop27 speech after declaring US is ‘world leader’ in climate action

Activists held banner with message against fossil fuels in packed auditorium

The Independent UK

Protest takes place during U.S. President Biden's COP27 speech

Protesters stood up and held a sign during U.S. President Joe Biden's speech at COP27 on Friday, a Reuters witness in the room where Biden was speaking said.

Reuters

COP27: Biden says the climate crisis is about 'very life of the planet'

U.S. President Joe Biden told the COP27 climate conference in Egypt on Friday that global warming posed an existential threat to the planet and promised the United States would meet its targets for fighting it.

Reuters

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U.N. talks not ready to agree climate compensation fund, EU says

Talks about how to compensate vulnerable countries for the damage caused by climate change are not ready to agree on a funding mechanism, a European Union negotiator said on Friday, but did not exclude progress on the issue at COP27.

Evening Standard

The Office star Rainn Wilson reveals he’s changed his name to protest climate crisis amid COP27 summit

The actor, who is on the Artic Basecamp advisory board, announced his name change in a bid to highlight the severe weather the climate crisis will bring

The Guardian - UK

Cop27 must pave the way for ‘a Paris moment’ for nature, says UN

Outcome of climate summit is crucial to ensuring strong targets at Cop15 in December, warns biodiversity head

France 24

Live: US President Biden addresses COP27 climate summit in Egypt

US President Joe Biden headed to UN climate talks in Egypt on Friday armed with major domestic achievements against global warming but under pressure to do more for countries reeling from natural disasters. Watch his address live on FRANCE 24.

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The Independent UK

Cop27 loss and damage: Fight over human harm, huge climate costs

An issue called loss and damage will likely dominate difficult climate talks in Egypt this month

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Rift in Trump’s inner circle over 2024 campaign announcement

With the ex-president facing heat for the GOP’s midterm washout, there is conflict over whether he should delay next week’s event. Plus, the latest on Cop27

Reuters

COP27: Future climate cash must come from bigger group of nations, says Germany

The list of countries who pay towards helping poorer countries cope with climate change should be updated, Germany's climate envoy said on Friday, indicating that countries like China should be included to reflect their economic growth.

The Guardian - UK

Joe Biden warns world faces ‘pivotal moment’ in fight against climate crisis - as it happened

The US president assured the summit the US would hit its climate targets by 2030 and apologised for pulling out of the Paris agreement

The Guardian - UK

Gas producers using Cop27 to rebrand gas as transitional fuel, experts warn

Companies and financial backers are laying the groundwork for a shift in attitudes towards gas

The Independent UK

In Egypt, host of COP27, a small step toward green energy

The Arab world’s most populous country is taking steps to convert to renewable energy

France 24

COP27: Renewables seen as opportunities for economic development in Africa

In tonight's edition: As African countries at the COP27 climate summit say wealthy nations haven't done enough to stop them from having to develop their oil industries, we ask how renewable sources can be used to lift people out of poverty on the African continent. Also, thousands of public workers…

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