Rishi Sunak pulls out of Cop-27 climate summit and downgrades the status of his climate minister
2 years, 1 month ago

Rishi Sunak pulls out of Cop-27 climate summit and downgrades the status of his climate minister

Daily Mail  

Rishi Sunak has provoked a row after Downing Street revealed the new Prime Minister won't be attending the Cop-27 climate summit in Egypt next month. Downing Street also confirmed that Mr Sunak had downgraded the status of climate minister Graham Stuart, who will no longer be attending Cabinet. Rishi Sunak has provoked a row after Downing Street revealed the new Prime Minister won't be attending the Cop-27 climate summit in Egypt next month Last year's Cop-26 summit in Glasgow was attended by a string of Cabinet ministers - including Mr Sunak himself as Chancellor No10 confirmed climate minister Graham Stuart will no longer be attending Cabinet. Confirming Mr Sunak won't be attending this year's follow-up summit, a No10 spokeswoman said: 'The PM is not expected to attend Cop27 and this is due to other pressing domestic commitments including preparations for the Autumn budget.

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Five things to look for at the Cop29 climate summit
1 month, 1 week ago

Five things to look for at the Cop29 climate summit

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The United Nations’ Cop29 climate summit kicks off in Azerbaijan’s capital city on Monday. Department …

PM Modi, Environment Minister unlikely to attend U.N. climate summit in Baku
1 month, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi, Environment Minister unlikely to attend U.N. climate summit in Baku

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is unlikely to attend the U.N. climate conference in Azerbaijan that Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav may also miss, official sources said on Thursday. According to sources, India's key priorities for COP29 include securing an ambitious new climate finance goal that meets the needs of all developing countries and the operationalisation of Article 6 of the Paris …

Rishi Sunak blasted for spending more time on jet than at Cop28
1 year ago

Rishi Sunak blasted for spending more time on jet than at Cop28

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rishi Sunak was accused of “shrinking and retreating” on the climate crisis, as he was …

King and Sunak to attend Cop28 as leaders assess bids to tackle climate change
1 year ago

King and Sunak to attend Cop28 as leaders assess bids to tackle climate change

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Rishi Sunak will push for an “era of action” at the Cop28 climate conference as he highlights the UK’s …

Sunak seeks to burnish green credentials ahead of Cop28 summit
1 year ago

Sunak seeks to burnish green credentials ahead of Cop28 summit

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Being close to nature might also mean playing in your local park – something I’ve long promoted through the …

Sunak urged to ‘do more than just turn up’ at Cop28 climate talks
1 year, 3 months ago

Sunak urged to ‘do more than just turn up’ at Cop28 climate talks

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Attendance needs to be matched with concrete action if we are to avert further climate catastrophe.” Perhaps attending Cop28 …

Explained: Why UN's climate summit COP27 will be remembered as a failure
2 years, 1 month ago

Explained: Why UN's climate summit COP27 will be remembered as a failure

Firstpost  

The COP27 agreement failed to go beyond the 2021 Glasgow climate pact’s promise to ‘phase down unabated coal power’, despite the Indian proposal that all fossil fuels should be phased out Billed as “ Africa’s COP ”, the 27th UN climate change summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, was expected to promote climate justice, as this is the continent most affected …

COP27: Timmermans & Rutte disappointed with outcome of UN climate summit
2 years, 1 month ago

COP27: Timmermans & Rutte disappointed with outcome of UN climate summit

NL Times  

The COP27 climate agreement in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, ended in disappointment for the European Union, said Frans Timmermans, the European Commissioner and Vice-President of the European Commission. During the extension of the climate summit, the nearly two hundred countries still had to reach an agreement on many points. At the UN climate summit, nearly two hundred countries agreed to set …

COP27 Climate Talks Reach Crunch Time with Big Rifts Remaining
2 years, 1 month ago

COP27 Climate Talks Reach Crunch Time with Big Rifts Remaining

News 18  

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged world governments to “stand and deliver” a strong climate deal at the COP27 summit in Egypt on Thursday as negotiators remained far apart on key issues a day before the agreement’s deadline. The world is watching and has a simple message: stand and deliver.” “We are at crunch time in the negotiations.” The first draft …

Fears UK will break climate crisis pledge for poor nations after failure to reveal funding
2 years, 1 month ago

Fears UK will break climate crisis pledge for poor nations after failure to reveal funding

The Independent  

Ministers have been told to come clean on suspicions the UK will break promises to fund climate crisis help for poorer nations, after failing to set out what money is being provided. Campaigners said Rishi Sunak, as he arrives in Egypt, must reveal how much is being provided in so-called “international climate finance”, to help developing countries cope with the …

Egypt: COP27 focus should be climate, not jailed activist
2 years, 1 month ago

Egypt: COP27 focus should be climate, not jailed activist

Associated Press  

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt — Egypt’s foreign minister said Thursday that the focus of the UN climate talks being hosted in his country should be efforts to tackle global warming and not a jailed Egyptian activist who is on a hunger strike. Hosting the annual climate talks has helped Egypt recently clinch several deals to promote the roll-out of renewable energy, …

COP27 | Leaders push for climate action, fossil tax at U.N. talks
2 years, 1 month ago

COP27 | Leaders push for climate action, fossil tax at U.N. talks

The Hindu  

World leaders are making the case for tougher action to tackle global warming on November 8, 2022, as this year’s international climate talks in Egypt heard growing calls for fossil fuel companies to help pay for the damage they have helped cause to the planet. United Nations chief Antonio Guterres warned on November 7, 2022 that humanity was on “a …

COP27 | Time to act faster on climate change, says Rishi Sunak
2 years, 1 month ago

COP27 | Time to act faster on climate change, says Rishi Sunak

The Hindu  

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on November 7, 2022 declared that it was time to act faster on climate change because it is the “right thing to do” as he committed 11.6 billion pounds as the country’s commitment to the climate fund during his address at the COP27 summit in Egypt. In his first major address on the world stage …

Sunak arrives at COP27 summit amid clime change 'reparations' row
2 years, 1 month ago

Sunak arrives at COP27 summit amid clime change 'reparations' row

Daily Mail  

Rishi Sunak is facing a growing row about 'reparations' to states hit by climate change as he makes his debut on the world stage at the COP27 summit. In other developments today: Mr Sunak said he is 'disappointed' with Matt Hancock for taking part in I'm A Celebrity, with Business Secretary Grant Shapps saying he should be helping constituents; The …

COP27 | U.N. climate talks open in Egypt, climate compensation on agenda for first time
2 years, 1 month ago

COP27 | U.N. climate talks open in Egypt, climate compensation on agenda for first time

The Hindu  

Delegates at the the U.N.’s COP27 climate summit in Egypt agreed after late-night talks to put the delicate issue of whether rich nations should compensate poor countries most vulnerable to climate change on the formal agenda for the first time. The loss and damage discussions now on the COP27 agenda will not guarantee compensation or necessarily acknowledge liability, but are …

What’s at stake for COP27 climate talks in Egypt?
2 years, 1 month ago

What’s at stake for COP27 climate talks in Egypt?

Al Jazeera  

Developing countries experiencing the worst effects of climate change will aim to obtain financial help from rich nations responsible for the biggest share of emissions. The Conference of the Parties is the supreme decision-making forum of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, an international environmental treaty signed by 198 countries and which came into force in 1994 to …

Rishi Sunak takes U-turn, says will attend COP27 climate summit in Egypt
2 years, 1 month ago

Rishi Sunak takes U-turn, says will attend COP27 climate summit in Egypt

India Today  

Taking a U-turn on his previous decision of not attending the COP27 climate summit, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday said that he will attend the climate summit “to build a secure and sustainable future.” He took to Twitter on Wednesday to announce his presence at the climate summit saying, “There is no long-term prosperity without action on climate …

UK leader reverses decision not to attend UN climate talks
2 years, 1 month ago

UK leader reverses decision not to attend UN climate talks

Associated Press  

LONDON — U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday said he will attend this month’s U.N. climate summit in Egypt, reversing a decision to skip it that had drawn criticism at home and abroad. But Sunak tweeted Wednesday that he would attend the two-week gathering because “there is no long-term prosperity without action on climate change.” “There is no energy …

In a U-turn, Rishi Sunak says he will attend COP27 U.N. climate talks in Egypt
2 years, 1 month ago

In a U-turn, Rishi Sunak says he will attend COP27 U.N. climate talks in Egypt

The Hindu  

Under pressure to rethink his decision not to attend the United Nations’ climate meet, ‘COP27’, in Egypt next week, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak did a U-turn on Wednesday saying he would go to Sharm-el-Sheik for the annual meeting. That is why I will attend @COP27P next week: to deliver on Glasgow’s legacy of building a secure and sustainable future,” …

British PM Rishi Sunak reverses decision on COP27, says will attend climate summit
2 years, 1 month ago

British PM Rishi Sunak reverses decision on COP27, says will attend climate summit

Deccan Chronicle  

LONDON: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced on Wednesday that he will attend the COP27 climate summit in Egypt next week, reversing his previous decision to skip the meeting in Sharm El Sheikh to focus on domestic issues and the economic crisis in the UK. Sunak took to Twitter to reveal his plans after criticism from climate activists and within …

Rishi Sunak will attend Cop27 climate summit in first U-turn as PM
2 years, 1 month ago

Rishi Sunak will attend Cop27 climate summit in first U-turn as PM

The Telegraph  

He vowed to appoint a new Brexit minister to oversee the process, filling the role which has been vacant since Jacob Rees-Mogg left it in early September. Fracking ban popular among MPs One of his first acts as Prime Minister, and one which was enormously popular with MPs, was to reimpose the ban on fracking that was lifted by Ms …

Greta Thunberg slams Rishi Sunak for 'symbolic' decision to skip Cop27
2 years, 1 month ago

Greta Thunberg slams Rishi Sunak for 'symbolic' decision to skip Cop27

Daily Mail  

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has slammed Rishi Sunak for his 'symbolic' decision to skip Cop27 - as no10 confirms the Prime Minister could U-turn if 'substantial progress' is made on the autumn budget. Greta Thunberg was asked what she thought about Mr Sunak not attending the summit - she is pictured here at the launch event of her new …

Sunak under pressure over Braverman and climate summit snub
2 years, 1 month ago

Sunak under pressure over Braverman and climate summit snub

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rishi Sunak begins his first full week as Prime Minister …

King Charles has been told not to go to Cop27 climate summit, No 10 confirms
2 years, 1 month ago

King Charles has been told not to go to Cop27 climate summit, No 10 confirms

The Independent  

The King has been urged not to attend the crucial Cop27 climate summit, No 10 says – despite a cabinet minister claiming it is up to the monarch whether to go. “It was unanimously agreed that this would not be the right occasion for the King to visit,” she said, adding: “I’m not aware that that advice has changed.” John …

Rishi Sunak will not attend COP27 climate summit in Egypt
2 years, 1 month ago

Rishi Sunak will not attend COP27 climate summit in Egypt

The Hindu  

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will not attend a major United Nations climate conference next month, the government said Thursday. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Friday Britain had shown leadership on climate change, but it was right he focused on “pressing domestic challenges” rather than attend the COP27 climate summit in Egypt next month. “The leadership that we have …

Coffey on Cop27: Sunak not focused on ‘just a gathering of people in Egypt’
2 years, 1 month ago

Coffey on Cop27: Sunak not focused on ‘just a gathering of people in Egypt’

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Environment Secretary defended Rishi Sunak pulling out of the Cop27 climate summit by arguing …

Why the COP27 climate summit has to be about climate justice
2 years, 2 months ago

Why the COP27 climate summit has to be about climate justice

Live Mint  

In less than a month, the world’s governments will gather in Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt for COP27, a crucial summit on climate change. This is a time when there needs to be complete unity of purpose among the 198 countries that are members of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. In fact, the rich countries—which account for an …

What was achieved at the COP26 climate summit?
3 years, 1 month ago

What was achieved at the COP26 climate summit?

Live Mint  

“When will leaders lead? Encourage member nations of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change —the Conference of Parties, or COP—to present improved national decarbonisation plans that will limit global warming rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius; adopt resolutions that call for phasing out fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas; get wealthy nations to deliver on climate finance to …

Cop26: Deal hangs in balance as climate summit extended beyond deadline for agreement
3 years, 1 month ago

Cop26: Deal hangs in balance as climate summit extended beyond deadline for agreement

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The world’s hopes of avoiding catastrophic climate change were hanging in the balance tonight, as …

As world leaders meet in Glasgow, a look at what COP26 aims to achieve
3 years, 1 month ago

As world leaders meet in Glasgow, a look at what COP26 aims to achieve

Hindustan Times  

Climate activists, environmentalists, world leaders and policymakers from around 200 countries are meeting in Glasgow, Scotland to take part in United Nations' climate summit, the 26th Conference of Parties, to broker a deal to save the planet from impending ecological disaster. A participant walks past a COP26 UN Climate Change Conference' poster on the first day of the COP26 UN …

COP-26 is our last best hope, says president Alok Sharma opening the climate summit
3 years, 1 month ago

COP-26 is our last best hope, says president Alok Sharma opening the climate summit

Firstpost  

The Indian-origin cabinet minister called upon more than 120 world leaders gathered for the World Leaders’ Summit to do their bit for the planet Glasgow: The COP26 summit is “our last best hope” to agree on implementing the Paris Agreement, which limits the rise in global temperatures and keeps the goal of 1.5 degrees Celsius alive, summit President Alok Sharma …

COP26: World gathers amid calls to avert climate disaster
3 years, 1 month ago

COP26: World gathers amid calls to avert climate disaster

Al Jazeera  

COP26 aims to keep alive a target of capping global warming at 1.5C, amid warnings of disastrous climate catastrophe. COP26 president Alok Sharma opened the two-week summit saying the talks were “last, best hope” to keep the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5C alive. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged world leaders attending the UN climate change conference in …

COP26 begins: PM Modi to launch 2 key initiatives, says Indian envoy to UK
3 years, 1 month ago

COP26 begins: PM Modi to launch 2 key initiatives, says Indian envoy to UK

India Today  

The 26th Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change kicked off on Sunday in Scotland's Glasgow and will conclude on November 12. On Sunday, India's High Commissioner to UK Gaitri Issar Kumar said that PM Modi would be launching two important initiatives under the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure and the International Solar Alliance. At …

PM Modi meets COP26 President, discuss India-UK cooperation on climate change
3 years, 10 months ago

PM Modi meets COP26 President, discuss India-UK cooperation on climate change

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Alok Sharma, President of the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference and held discussions on India-UK cooperation on climate change agenda and upcoming COP26. Earlier today, Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Prakash Javadekar also met Alok Sharma and discussed important issues, for negotiations to be held in Glasgow later this …

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