Ahead of COP27, young African climate activists speak out With preparations almost complete for the November U The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2022
Explainer-COP27: What is 'Loss and Damage' compensation, and who should pay? Nearly 200 countries gathering for the U.N. climate conference in Egypt are expected to lock horns over whether rich nations should pay compensation to vulnerable states hit by climate-fuelled disasters. Reuters · Nov 6, 2022
Cop27: Bristol areas that 'will be underwater' by 2050 The Cop27 climate summit begins in Egypt today Bristol Post · Nov 6, 2022
UK PM Sunak to pledge accelerated renewables plan at COP27 British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will promise to speed up the UK's transition to renewable energy when he addresses the U.N. COP27 summit on climate change on Monday. Reuters · Nov 5, 2022
Sunak claims role as ‘clean energy champion’ on eve of Cop27 Scepticism from summit attendees as PM adopts Labour leader’s stated aim of making UK a green ‘superpower’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2022
Marcon welcomes French questions on climate ahead of COP27 French President Emmanuel Macron has released a selfie video on social media platforms asking the public to send him questions about what France should do about climate change and biodiversity The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2022
Loss and damage must be at heart of Cop27 talks, experts say Campaigners say talks could fail before they begin unless issue of loss and damage is put on agenda The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2022
Cop27: crucial climate talks more fragile than ever after year of turmoil With war in Ukraine and a cost of living crisis, the global picture is much changed since last year’s conference The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2022
Africa is being devastated by a climate crisis it didn’t cause. Cop27 must help Drought, flooding and rising sea levels are creating havoc across our continent – we need support from richer nations to adapt, says Amina J Mohammed, deputy secretary-general of the United Nations The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2022
Explainer-What the latest IPCC science says about climate change At the COP27 conference in Egypt, delegates will be relying on decades of scientific research published by the U.N. climate science agency to inform their decisions about future energy plans and warming trajectories. Reuters · Nov 5, 2022
Riyadh Sends Six Ministers, Climate Envoy to SGI Forum in Sharm El-Sheikh Saudi Arabia has revealed the program and speakers for the second edition of the Saudi Green Initiative (SGI) Forum. Taking place 11 – 12 November 2022 on the sidelines of COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh, the two-day event will convene an elite lineup of climate experts and thought leaders to… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 5, 2022
COP27: Host resort town gives Egypt tight grip over protests Egypt is touting its efforts to make Sharm el-Sheikh a more eco-friendly tourist destination as this year’s United Nations climate summit approaches The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2022
IPCC, methane and carbon offsetting: Cop27 jargon buster World leaders meeting for UN climate talks in Egypt are under pressure to take action. Here are some commonly used terms and what they mean The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2022
Who’s who at Cop27: the leaders who hold the world’s future in their hands A look at who will – and who may not – be at the Sharm el-Sheikh climate summit this month The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2022
Daily Record · Nov 5, 2022 Make actions match your words on climate at Cop27, activists urge Sturgeon First Minister told failure to reduce Scotland's emissions must be tackled
Wales Online · Nov 5, 2022 Cop27: rich and poor countries failing to agree on historic pact would be 'absolutely catastrophic' UN chief Antonio Guterres sent a stark warning on the eve of the global climate summit
France 24 · Nov 5, 2022 Amnesty International demands urgent help for survivors of sexual violence in Tigray Following the truce deal between Ethiopia's government and Tigray forces, the country looks ahead to peace and reconciliation. But as Amnesty International researcher Donatella Rovera warns, many women were subject to horrific attacks and not enough is being done to make sure they get justice. Also, ahead of the opening…
The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2022 Rishi Sunak tells Cop27 reception at Buckingham Palace: climate change will ravage our planet Guests at royal reception include Stella McCartney and John Kerry
The Guardian - AU · Nov 4, 2022 Australia will bid for 2026 climate summit, but will face pressure to do more this year at Cop27 Labor has improved Australia’s emissions pledge on the one Scott Morrison took to Glasgow, but observers say it will still have questions to answer
The National (Scotland) · Nov 4, 2022 Nicola Sturgeon to speak at major New York Times event NICOLA Sturgeon is set to speak at a major New York Times event during COP27 in Egypt next week.
Reuters · Nov 4, 2022 Rishi Sunak praises "far-sighted" King Charles on climate change British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Friday praised King Charles for his far-sighted leadership on tackling climate change as the monarch hosted a reception for politicians and business leaders ahead of the U.N. COP27 summit.
The Conversation · Nov 4, 2022 COP27: five things to expect from this year's UN climate summit The world’s leaders are gathering for another global climate meeting, this time in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. Expect a bustle of promises and pacts from countries and companies. Expect pressure on states to support people who are most and permanently affected by climate change. Don’t expect much more, but equally don’t…
The Conversation · Nov 4, 2022 COP27: a year on from the Glasgow climate pact, the world is burning more fossil fuels than ever The burning of fossil fuels caused 86% of all CO₂ emissions during the past ten years. Despite being the primary culprits of global heating, coal, oil and gas were barely mentioned in the official texts of previous UN climate change summits.
Daily Mirror · Nov 4, 2022 King Charles leaves Stella McCartney flustered with kiss after royal etiquette fail King Charles welcomed Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry and business leaders including fashion designer Stella McCartney at reception at Buckingham Palace today ahead of the Cop27 climate change summit
The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2022 UN chief warns ‘we will be doomed’ without historic climate pact Exclusive: António Guterres says gap between developed world and poorer countries is biggest issue facing Cop27 talks