The Latest Breaking News from Cop27

Big polluters need to pay up, say Aussies

Australians want wealthy polluters to help pay for the impact of climate damage, new research shows, as COP27 talks continue in Egypt.

AAP · Nov 9, 2022

Brazil's Lula says he will focus on new ministers after COP27 visit

Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday he will start to consider ministerial appointments when he returns from the COP27 climate summit in Egypt, adding that he didn't think Congress would hobble his legislative agenda.

Reuters · Nov 9, 2022

Our buildings are driving us closer to 'climate hell' – how do we get back on course to net zero?

More and more of the world’s people are feeling the impacts of climate change. As United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said when COP27 opened this week: “We are on a highway to climate hell with our foot on the accelerator.”

The Conversation · Nov 9, 2022

At COP27, nuclear power industry vies for bigger role in decarbonizing planet

Nuclear energy supporters including politicians and activists sought to polish the industry's spotty image on Wednesday, using the COP27 climate summit in Egypt to argue that atomic power offers a safe and cost-efficient way to decarbonize the world.

Reuters · Nov 9, 2022

UN chief Guterres laughs off 'wrong speech' moment at COP27

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres delivered an unexpected moment of levity at the COP27 climate conference on Wednesday, reading the beginning of the wrong speech before realising, chuckling and starting again with a different opening line.

Reuters · Nov 9, 2022

Sturgeon urged to reject Rosebank oil field plan at COP27

Activist calls on First Minister to make similar statements to those against the Cambo site last year

Insider UK · Nov 9, 2022

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 Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022

COP27: Gaza date farmers struggle as bad weather hits harvest

Climate change has helped cut production of dates in the blockaded Gaza strip almost in half this year as unseasonal rains played havoc with spring pollination, compounded by a hot summer, the Palestinian agriculture ministry and farmers said.

Reuters · Nov 9, 2022

‘Significant’ moves on climate disaster funds lift Cop27 hopes

Small but symbolic moves at summit where finance is critical include new loss and damage money and debt relief

The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon avoids question after being confronted at COP27 over North Sea oilfield

Following a fringe event in the north African country activist Wiktoria Jedroszkowiak confronted Sturgeon about her views on the Rosebank oilfield off the coast of Shetland.

Daily Record · Nov 9, 2022