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” by Labour’s shadow climate secretary Ed Miliband and his party leader, Sir Keir Starmer. open image in gallery Alok Sharma, the president of Cop26, when it was hosted by the UK in Glasgow Mr Sharma has cut a frustrated figure since spearheading Cop26 and appeared before a number of parliamentary committees on Mr Sunak’s first day in office and said the government should “explain and demonstrate” how pivoting back towards fossil fuel exploitation is consistent with the fight against climate change. Egypt’s ambassador also said he hoped King Charles III would rethink skipping the summit, a decision held over from Liz Truss’s brief tenure as PM as part of a bid to keep the new monarch at one remove from “political” concerns, although he has since reaffirmed his absence, politely declining the ambassador’s “open” invitation. open image in gallery King Charles III is not expected to attend despite his long-held concerns about climate In October, Wael Aboulmagd, a special representative for the Cop27 presidency, told Reuters that around 90 nations had confirmed they would be in attendance, although he did not name specific countries.

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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 …

Takeaways from Friday’s events at UN climate conference known as COP28
1 year, 3 months ago

Takeaways from Friday’s events at UN climate conference known as COP28

Associated Press  

Friday was a day for speechmaking at the United Nations annual climate conference, known as COP28, as heads of state each gave short speeches to deliver their views on the planet’s climate crisis, what their nation is doing and what they think others should do. Climate Summit, Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Some takeaways from Friday’s …

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

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 …

Who’s attending COP28 in Dubai — and who’s giving it a miss?
1 year, 3 months ago

Who’s attending COP28 in Dubai — and who’s giving it a miss?

Al Jazeera  

Modi, Sunak, Macron and multiple Middle Eastern leaders are there. On Thursday, King Charles III addressed the conclave, as did Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Europe and USA Britain’s King Charles III United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak French President Emmanuel Macron First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni Netherlands Prime …

Vice President Harris will attend COP28 climate conference in Dubai
1 year, 3 months ago

Vice President Harris will attend COP28 climate conference in Dubai

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris will join the U.S. delegation to Dubai for the annual United Nations conference on climate change, the White House said Wednesday. The White House said Biden spoke Wednesday with President Mohamed bin Zayed of the United Arab Emirates, which is hosting COP28. According to an official summary of the call, Biden said Harris will …

Harris plans to attend the COP28 climate summit
1 year, 3 months ago

Harris plans to attend the COP28 climate summit

NPR  

Harris plans to attend the COP28 climate summit Enlarge this image toggle caption Win McNamee/Getty Images Win McNamee/Getty Images Vice President Harris is planning to attend the COP28 summit in United Arab Emirates this week, the White House has announced. A readout of the call added: "The President asked Vice President Harris to attend the COP28 Leaders Summit on his …

As Dubai prepares for COP28, some world leaders signal they won’t attend climate talks
1 year, 3 months ago

As Dubai prepares for COP28, some world leaders signal they won’t attend climate talks

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai prepared Tuesday to host the COP28 climate talks as world leaders including U.S. President Joe Biden and Pope Francis signaled they would not be attending the negotiations that come during the ongoing Israel-Hamas war roiling the wider Middle East. Workers under a still-scorching November sun stapled up bunting and decorated Dubai Expo City’s iconic …

Biden to skip world leaders' summit at COP28 climate talks in Dubai
1 year, 3 months ago

Biden to skip world leaders' summit at COP28 climate talks in Dubai

Daily Mail  

When world leaders gather in Dubai this week to consider climate change, President Joe Biden will not be among them even though he has placed green policies at the heart of his administration. Biden has attended the last two summits, but officials said he was unlikely to make this one, even though King Charles III and Pope Francis will join …

Cop28 kicks off in Dubai next week: Who’s going and who’s not?
1 year, 4 months ago

Cop28 kicks off in Dubai next week: Who’s going and who’s not?

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. This year’s conference in Dubai, the tourism hotspot of the United Arab Emirates, is expected to draw 70,000 people …

Joe Biden may give Dubai COP climate meeting a miss: Report
1 year, 4 months ago

Joe Biden may give Dubai COP climate meeting a miss: Report

Live Mint  

United States President Joe Biden's participation in the 28th United Nations "Conference of the Parties" on climate remains uncertain, with sources suggesting he is unlikely to attend, as per a Reuters report. According to information from two US officials and an individual familiar with the event's planning, President Joe Biden's attendance at COP28 is not confirmed. Notably, President Biden did …

UAE will not host next year’s COP29 climate talks
1 year, 4 months ago

UAE will not host next year’s COP29 climate talks

The Hindu  

The United Arab Emirates will not double up on hosting the United Nations’ annual climate conference by holding next year’s summit, according to leadership involved in the event. Next year’s COP29 climate summit is supposed to be held in Eastern Europe, but Russian opposition to holding the event in a European Union country has left the event without a home …

UAE’s president-designate for UN COP28 offers full-throated defense of nation hosting climate talks
1 year, 5 months ago

UAE’s president-designate for UN COP28 offers full-throated defense of nation hosting climate talks

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The Emirati president-designate for the upcoming United Nations COP28 climate conference offered a full-throated defense Saturday of his nation hosting the talks, dismissing those who “just go on the attack without knowing anything, without knowing who we are.” Climate activists roundly criticized Sultan al-Jaber’s appointment as the president-designate of the talks because he serves as …

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

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 …

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 …

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 …

Watch as COP chiefs hold press conference on global climate change action
2 years ago

Watch as COP chiefs hold press conference on global climate change action

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 Watch from Denmark as presidents …

US lawmakers ask Kerry to urge UAE to replace oil boss as COP28 president
2 years, 1 month ago

US lawmakers ask Kerry to urge UAE to replace oil boss as COP28 president

India Today  

Over two dozen U.S. representatives on Friday called on top U.S. climate envoy John Kerry to urge the United Arab Emirates to withdraw its appointment of the head of its state oil company as president of the COP28 climate summit it will host this year. The 27 Democratic members of Congress, led by California Congressman Jared Huffman, sent a letter …

UN forced to ask whether Cop28 climate summit is effectively being run by oil company ADNOC
2 years, 2 months ago

UN forced to ask whether Cop28 climate summit is effectively being run by oil company ADNOC

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 UN has sent a set of questions to the Cop28 presidency – currently held …

COP27 Climate Talks Reach Crunch Time with Big Rifts Remaining
2 years, 4 months 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 …

Cop27 negotiations make slow progress with just 72 hours to go
2 years, 4 months ago

Cop27 negotiations make slow progress with just 72 hours to 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. Meanwhile, small island states on the frontlines of the climate crisis and other vulnerable nations issued a statement early …

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 …

COP 27 summit | Biden calls for commitment to climate targets against backdrop of Ukraine war
2 years, 4 months ago

COP 27 summit | Biden calls for commitment to climate targets against backdrop of Ukraine war

The Hindu  

U.S. President Joe Biden told the COP27 summit on Friday that the world needs to “step up” to cut carbon emissions in the hope of bringing global warming under control. Countries that are in a position to help should be supporting developing countries so they can make decisive climate decisions—facilitating their energy transitions, building a path to prosperity compatible with …

Egypt: COP27 focus should be climate, not jailed activist
2 years, 4 months 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, …

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 …

COP27 | Leaders push for climate action, fossil tax at U.N. talks
2 years, 4 months 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 Tuesday, 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. For the first time, delegates at this year’s U.N. climate conference are to discuss demands by developing …

Five things to watch out for at Cop27
2 years, 4 months ago

Five things to watch out for at 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. Focus will be on the so-called “Nationally Determined Contributions” – each country’s emissions-reduction plan that goes towards cutting the …

COP27 | Leaders push for climate action, fossil tax at U.N. talks
2 years, 4 months 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, 4 months 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 …

King listed as taking part in Cop27 opening ceremony despite not appearing
2 years, 4 months ago

King listed as taking part in Cop27 opening ceremony despite not appearing

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 King was listed as taking part in the opening ceremony of Cop27 despite not …

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 …

At global summits, Biden aims to assert America’s leadership
2 years, 4 months ago

At global summits, Biden aims to assert America’s leadership

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will aim to assert America’s global leadership during his upcoming trip to Southeast Asia that will be shadowed by a verdict on his presidency after Tuesday’s elections. Biden is preparing for a potential one-on-one meeting with a newly empowered Xi Jinping, who last month won an custom-shattering third term as China’s Community Party leader. The …

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif to visit Egypt to participate in climate summit
2 years, 4 months ago

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif to visit Egypt to participate in climate summit

The Hindu  

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will embark on a two-day visit to Egypt on Monday to participate in a high-level summit as part of the 27th UN Climate Change Conference. At the invitation of the Egyptian Presidency of COP27, Sharif would also co-Chair, along with his Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Store, a high-level roundtable discussion on “Climate Change and the …

King welcomes world leaders and environmentalists ahead of Cop27
2 years, 4 months ago

King welcomes world leaders and environmentalists ahead of 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 The King has welcomed world leaders, business figures, environmentalists and NGOs to Buckingham Palace for …

After six years, U.N. climate summit returns to Africa
2 years, 4 months ago

After six years, U.N. climate summit returns to Africa

The Hindu  

The U.N. climate summit is back in Africa after six years and four consecutive Europe-based conferences. Hosts Egypt say the meeting represents a unique opportunity for Africa to align climate change goals with the continent’s other aims, like improving living standards and making countries more resilient to weather extremes. Mithika Mwenda, who heads the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance, told …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

King Charles has been told not to go to Cop27 climate summit, No 10 confirms
2 years, 4 months 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 …

U.S. President Biden to travel next month for U.N. climate change summit
2 years, 4 months ago

U.S. President Biden to travel next month for U.N. climate change summit

The Hindu  

U.S. President Joe Biden will travel to Egypt next month to participate in the COP27 United Nations climate change summit to build on the significant work Washington has undertaken “to advance the global climate fight,” the White House said. The U.S. President will then travel to Cambodia from November 12-13 to participate in the annual US-ASEAN summit and the East …

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 …

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