UK leader reverses decision not to attend UN climate talks
2 years, 4 months ago

UK leader reverses decision not to attend UN climate talks

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday reversed an earlier decision not to attend the U.N. climate summit in Egypt. Sunak's office previously said he had to skip the talks, which start on Sunday, because of “pressing domestic commitments," including the closely-watched government budget statement, expected to be announced on Nov. 17. Green Party lawmaker Caroline Lucas said Sunak's U-turn was “an embarrassing misstep on the world stage.” “Let this be a lesson to him — climate leadership matters,” she tweeted.

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Host of the COP29 climate talks Is raining on his own parade
4 months, 1 week ago

Host of the COP29 climate talks Is raining on his own parade

Live Mint  

Each year, the rotating host of the annual United Nations climate change conference rallies countries to confront global warming—and usually avoids airing grievances against geopolitical rivals or praising fossil fuels. “They are still suffering today in the 21st century from colonial rule," Aliyev said, citing protests that swept the French territories of New Caledonia and Martinique earlier this year. “The …

Watch: Starmer unveils UK’s ambitious climate change goal at COP29 conference
4 months, 1 week ago

Watch: Starmer unveils UK’s ambitious climate change goal at COP29 conference

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 Watch again as Sir Keir Starmer unveilED the UK’s climate goals at the 2024 United …

At UN climate talks, nations big and small get chance to bear witness to climate change
4 months, 1 week ago

At UN climate talks, nations big and small get chance to bear witness to climate change

Associated Press  

BAKU, Azerbaijan — When more than two dozen world leaders deliver remarks at the United Nations’ annual climate conference on Wednesday, many are likely to detail their nations’ firsthand experience with the catastrophic weather that has come with climate change. That could include Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, whose nation has seen deadly flooding this year from monsoon rains that …

At UN climate talks, nations big and small get chance to bear witness to climate change
4 months, 1 week ago

At UN climate talks, nations big and small get chance to bear witness to climate change

The Independent  

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Earth’s biggest polluters aren’t sending leaders to UN climate talks in a year of weather extremes
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4 months, 1 week ago

Earth’s biggest polluters aren’t sending leaders to UN climate talks in a year of weather extremes

Associated Press  

BAKU, Azerbaijan — World leaders converged Tuesday at the United Nations annual climate conference with plenty of big names and powerful countries noticeably absent. “There’s nothing to be proud about.” The world’s biggest polluters and strongest economies — China and the United States — aren’t sending their No. He said this explains “the absolute mess we’re finding ourselves in.” Leaders …

Earth’s biggest polluters aren’t sending leaders to U.N. climate talks in year of weather extremes
4 months, 1 week ago

Earth’s biggest polluters aren’t sending leaders to U.N. climate talks in year of weather extremes

LA Times  

Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley; United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer; Simon Stiell, United Nations climate chief; Antonio Guterres, United Nations secretary-general; Ilham Aliyev, Azerbaijan president; and Turkey President Recep Tayyip, front center, pose with others for a group photo at the COP29 U.N. “There’s nothing to be proud about.” The world’s biggest polluters and strongest economies — China and …

Five things to look for at the Cop29 climate summit
4 months, 2 weeks 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
4 months, 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 …

King and Sunak to attend Cop28 as leaders assess bids to tackle climate change
1 year, 3 months ago

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

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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 …

Top world leaders talk of climate crisis at U.N. summit. They say they must act on fossil fuels, war
1 year, 3 months ago

Top world leaders talk of climate crisis at U.N. summit. They say they must act on fossil fuels, war

LA Times  

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, from left, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Emirati conference host Sultan Al Jaber speak at a group photo gathering for the climate summit in Dubai on Friday. “Let’s be inclusive of the most vulnerable Palestinians severely impacted by the war.” Still, Kenya President William Ruto said, “Climate change stands out by far as the …

PM Modi to attend UN climate talks in Dubai on December 1
1 year, 3 months ago

PM Modi to attend UN climate talks in Dubai on December 1

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the World Climate Action Summit in Dubai on December 1, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement on Sunday. Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav will also participate in high-level events and roundtables of the 28th session of the annual climate talks, including on finance for climate goals, emissions reduction, adaptation to climate …

PM Modi likely to attend UN climate talks in UAE on Nov 30-Dec 1
1 year, 4 months ago

PM Modi likely to attend UN climate talks in UAE on Nov 30-Dec 1

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the UN climate talks in Dubai on November 1 and deliver a national statement highlighting India's climate action, sources said on November 24. The Prime Minister will reach the UAE on November 30, deliver India's national statement during the United Nations' World Climate Action Summit on December 1 and return the same day, a …

Watch: Speakers address global AI summit at Bletchley Park
1 year, 4 months ago

Watch: Speakers address global AI summit at Bletchley Park

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Rishi Sunak defends U.K. climate policy U-turn amid international criticism
1 year, 6 months ago

Rishi Sunak defends U.K. climate policy U-turn amid international criticism

NPR  

Rishi Sunak defends U.K. climate policy U-turn amid international criticism Enlarge this image toggle caption ALASTAIR GRANT/POOL/AFP via Getty Images ALASTAIR GRANT/POOL/AFP via Getty Images LONDON — Amid growing international criticism, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has defended watering down key U.K. climate policies. But his government's own climate adviser called the prime minister's assertion that the U.K. would still …

UNGA Briefing: Security Council, climate summit and what else is going on at the United Nations
1 year, 6 months ago

UNGA Briefing: Security Council, climate summit and what else is going on at the United Nations

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — It’s Day 2 of the U.N. General Assembly high-level meeting that brings world leaders together at U.N. headquarters in New York. WHAT HAPPENED AT THE UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON TUESDAY — Motorcades and barricades choked midtown Manhattan as the world’s top dignitaries convened for the first day of the U.N. General Assembly’s annual meeting, which kicked off …

UNGA Briefing: Security Council, climate summit and what else is going on at the United Nations
1 year, 6 months ago

UNGA Briefing: Security Council, climate summit and what else is going on at the United Nations

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Sunak urged to ‘do more than just turn up’ at Cop28 climate talks
1 year, 6 months ago

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

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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 …

Rishi Sunak to skip UN world leader event becoming first PM in a decade to not attend summit
1 year, 6 months ago

Rishi Sunak to skip UN world leader event becoming first PM in a decade to not attend summit

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden and Foreign Secretary James Cleverly will lead the British delegation …

The UK once vowed to be a global climate leader. Now Rishi Sunak is stoking a culture war on green policies
1 year, 7 months ago

The UK once vowed to be a global climate leader. Now Rishi Sunak is stoking a culture war on green policies

CNN  

London CNN — Less than two years ago, Britain was championing itself as a global leader in the fight against the climate crisis. Sunak said Monday he wants to “max out” oil and gas developments in Britain’s North Sea, announcing an expansion in drilling for the fossil fuels that environmental groups have condemned. “I don’t think many people would actually …

The UK once vowed to be a global climate leader. Now Rishi Sunak is stoking a culture war on green policies
1 year, 7 months ago

The UK once vowed to be a global climate leader. Now Rishi Sunak is stoking a culture war on green policies

CNN  

London CNN — Less than two years ago, Britain was championing itself as a global leader in the fight against the climate crisis. Sunak said Monday he wants to “max out” oil and gas developments in Britain’s North Sea, announcing an expansion in drilling for the fossil fuels that environmental groups have condemned. “I don’t think many people would actually …

Biden due to meet King Charles, PM Sunak during brief UK visit
1 year, 8 months ago

Biden due to meet King Charles, PM Sunak during brief UK visit

Firstpost  

The president will travel to Downing Street on Monday to hold a low-key meeting with Sunak, their fifth in as many months. Sunak’s spokesperson said their discussions would likely include the upcoming NATO summit and Ukraine US President Joe Biden was due to arrive in Britain on Sunday evening for a brief visit during which he will meet Prime Minister …

Climate watchdog slams UK government for backtracking on its fossil fuel pledges
1 year, 8 months ago

Climate watchdog slams UK government for backtracking on its fossil fuel pledges

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The U.K. government's climate advisers …

Biden to host UK Prime Minister Sunak next week for talks on Ukraine, climate
1 year, 9 months ago

Biden to host UK Prime Minister Sunak next week for talks on Ukraine, climate

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will host British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at the White House next week for talks on Ukraine, climate issues and more. Sunak is slated to visit Washington on June 7-8 and will also meet with U.S. lawmakers and business leaders in addition to his Oval Office meeting next Thursday with Biden. The meeting comes after …

The Latest | UN Climate Summit
2 years, 4 months ago

The Latest | UN Climate Summit

Associated Press  

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt — U.S. climate envoy John Kerry is self-isolating after testing positive for COVID-19 at the U.N. climate talks in Egypt, a spokesperson said late Friday. “Even if a small percentage of that could be directed to this loss and damage fund it would make the world of a difference.” ___ Pakistan’s environment minister, whose country represents a …

The Latest | UN Climate Summit
2 years, 4 months ago

The Latest | UN Climate Summit

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The Latest | UN Climate Summit
2 years, 4 months ago

The Latest | UN Climate Summit

Associated Press  

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt — The Latest on COP27, the United Nations climate summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. The group, known by the acronym BASIC, issued a joint statement at the U.N. climate talks Tuesday saying that “unilateral measures and discriminatory practices, such as carbon border taxes, that could result in market distortion and aggravate the trust deficit amongst parties, must …

Nobody has done less for the climate than Sunak the saboteur
2 years, 4 months ago

Nobody has done less for the climate than Sunak the saboteur

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 It is right that Rishi Sunak, as prime minister of the outgoing UN climate conference …

Who is attending Cop27? From Biden to King Charles, Putin to Sunak
2 years, 4 months ago

Who is attending Cop27? From Biden to King Charles, Putin to Sunak

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. His initial decision to prioritise Britain’s Autumn Budget over the summit was blasted as a “massive failure of leadership” …

Live updates | Climate Summit
2 years, 4 months ago

Live updates | Climate Summit

Associated Press  

The Latest on COP27, this year’s annual UN summit on climate change. ___ KEY DEVELOPMENTS: — World leaders gather to talk climate amid many distractions — Loss and damage: Fight over human harm, huge climate costs — Amnesty: Egypt has days to save jailed activist’s life ____ SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says Russia’s attack on Ukraine …

Sunak arrives at COP27 summit amid clime change 'reparations' row
2 years, 4 months 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 …

Rishi Sunak takes U-turn, says will attend COP27 climate summit in Egypt
2 years, 4 months 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, 4 months 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, 4 months 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, 4 months 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, 4 months 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 …

Rishi Sunak under pressure to attend Cop27 as Boris Johnson confirms he’ll go
2 years, 4 months ago

Rishi Sunak under pressure to attend Cop27 as Boris Johnson confirms he’ll go

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 Boris Johnson has confirmed he will attend the Cop27 conference in Egypt, piling further pressure …

Greta Thunberg slams Rishi Sunak for 'symbolic' decision to skip Cop27
2 years, 4 months 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, 4 months 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 …

Rishi Sunak could go to Cop27 climate summit in major U-turn, minister says
2 years, 4 months ago

Rishi Sunak could go to Cop27 climate summit in major U-turn, minister says

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rishi Sunak is considering attending the Cop27 climate summit if he …

Gove defends Government ‘actions’ on environment after Sunak shuns Cop27
2 years, 4 months ago

Gove defends Government ‘actions’ on environment after Sunak shuns Cop27

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 Michael Gove has urged people to judge the Government “by our actions” on the environment, …

Rishi Sunak to skip crucial Cop27 climate summit in Egypt, No 10 reveals
2 years, 4 months ago

Rishi Sunak to skip crucial Cop27 climate summit in Egypt, No 10 reveals

The Independent  

Rishi Sunak will not attend next month’s crucial Cop27 summit in Egypt, even as hopes of a deal to avoid runaway climate change begin to fade. Liz Truss was set to go to at least one day of the fortnight-long event – but the new prime minister’s spokesperson said he had “other pressing domestic commitments” She pointed to the de-facto …

Rishi Sunak will not attend COP27 climate summit in Egypt
2 years, 4 months 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, 4 months 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 …

Sunak sees climate credentials questioned amid windfall tax speculation
2 years, 4 months ago

Sunak sees climate credentials questioned amid windfall tax speculation

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’s climate credentials were under scrutiny on Friday after …

Rishi Sunak pulls out of Cop-27 climate summit and downgrades the status of his climate minister
2 years, 4 months 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 …

Op-Ed: The failure at Glasgow and what needs to happen next
3 years, 4 months ago

Op-Ed: The failure at Glasgow and what needs to happen next

LA Times  

Aminath Shauna, the Maldives’ minister of environment, climate change and technology, said at the closing session of the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland: “The difference between 1.5 and 2 degrees is a death sentence for us. It will be too late.” The one thing the climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland, made clear is that human society remains in business-as-usual …

Alok Sharma says he got emotional at Cop 26 summit finale after barely sleeping for three days
3 years, 4 months ago

Alok Sharma says he got emotional at Cop 26 summit finale after barely sleeping for three days

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. The visibly emotional Mr Sharma said he was “deeply sorry” for the way last-minute negotiations had unfolded, after India …

Op-Ed: Glasgow’s hope at a critical moment in the climate battle
3 years, 4 months ago

Op-Ed: Glasgow’s hope at a critical moment in the climate battle

LA Times  

President Biden arrives at the U.N. climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland, on Nov. 1. The final COP26 decision statement, for the first time in a COP agreement, contains language directing all nations to increase efforts toward phasing down unabated coal and inefficient fossil fuel subsidies, though it gives no firm deadlines. On Wednesday, China and the U.S. — the world’s …

Nations strike climate deal with coal compromise
3 years, 4 months ago

Nations strike climate deal with coal compromise

LA Times  

U.S. envoy John F. Kerry at a session of the U.N. climate talks in Glasgow, Scotland, on Saturday. Several countries, including small island states, said they were deeply disappointed by the change promoted by India to “phase down,” rather than “phase out,” coal power, the single biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions. “India’s last-minute change to the language to phase …

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