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 shown on the climate is unmatched almost along the world,” he told reporters when asked whether his decision not to attend showed a failure of leadership. Mr. Sunak’s spokeswoman said Britain remained committed to reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050, “and to leading international and domestic action to tackle climate change.” Opposition Labour Party spokesman Ed Miliband said Mr. Sunak had made “a terrible decision.” “These summits matter,” he told the BBC.

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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 …

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

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 …

COP28 World Climate Action Summit: PM Modi proposes to host COP33 in 2028
1 year ago

COP28 World Climate Action Summit: PM Modi proposes to host COP33 in 2028

India TV News  

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the high-level COP28 World Climate Action Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday proposed to host the COP33 Summit in India in 2028 and pledged to reduce emissions intensity by 45 per cent till 2030. 'India to reduce emissions intensity by 45 per cent by 2030' India is among the only few countries in …

Top world leaders talk of climate crisis at U.N. summit. They say they must act on fossil fuels, war
1 year 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 arrives in Dubai to attend World Climate Action Summit
1 year ago

PM Modi arrives in Dubai to attend World Climate Action Summit

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday called for supporting developing countries with adequate climate financing and technology transfer to enable them to deal with climate change as he arrived here to attend the World Climate Action Summit. Mr. Modi will attend the World Climate Action Summit on Friday during the United Nations 'Conference of the Parties' on climate, known as COP28. …

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 …

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

PM Modi to attend UN climate talks in Dubai on December 1
1 year 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, 1 month 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 …

Cop28 kicks off in Dubai next week: Who’s going and who’s not?
1 year, 1 month 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 …

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 …

The UK once vowed to be a global climate leader. Now Rishi Sunak is stoking a culture war on green policies
1 year, 4 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, 5 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 …

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 draft agreement fails to include a fund for climate compensation
2 years, 1 month ago

Cop27 draft agreement fails to include a fund for climate compensation

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. Other key takeaways from the Cop27 draft include: - Reaffirms resolution to pursue 1.5C global average temperature limit as …

Cop27 negotiations make slow progress with just 72 hours to go
2 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 …

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 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 …

Radical cross-border climate solutions promised by Middle East Green Initiative
2 years, 1 month ago

Radical cross-border climate solutions promised by Middle East Green Initiative

The Independent  

The countries of the Middle East and North Africa will announce their own response to the climate crisis at the Middle East Green Initiative today. Heads of state from the Gulf Cooperation Countries, the Levant and Africa and international partners are due to attend at the invitation of His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman the crown prince of Saudi Arabia …

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 …

King listed as taking part in Cop27 opening ceremony despite not appearing
2 years, 1 month 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, 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 …

Dutch PM wants COP27 climate summit to focus on taking action, not just making plans
2 years, 1 month ago

Dutch PM wants COP27 climate summit to focus on taking action, not just making plans

NL Times  

The implementation of existing international climate agreements is one of the key issues for the COP27 climate summit in Egypt, said Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte. Additionally, countries will discuss funding for “loss and damage” costs, which made Rutte question how that could be implemented and possibly linked to annual funding targets. In the long run, the Netherlands can start …

Britain opens the door to climate change reparations for poorer nations
2 years, 1 month ago

Britain opens the door to climate change reparations for poorer nations

The Telegraph  

Britain has opened the door to paying climate change reparations to developing countries by supporting talks on the issue at the Cop27 summit. On Sunday, at the meeting in Egypt, UK negotiators backed a last-minute agreement to address “loss and damage” payments to countries badly affected by climate-related disasters. The Prime Minister will say: “By honouring the pledges we made …

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 …

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif to visit Egypt to participate in climate summit
2 years, 1 month 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 …

COP27 climate summit begins today in Egypt: What to expect
2 years, 1 month ago

COP27 climate summit begins today in Egypt: What to expect

Firstpost  

COP27 is expected to bring concrete actions and commitments on emission reductions and also on the financing of losses and damages resulting from climate change to the global south. It has been called the ‘African COP’ because important commitments are expected for the African continent The search for solutions to climate change is reminiscent of the tragedy of the commons, …

King welcomes world leaders and environmentalists ahead of Cop27
2 years, 1 month 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 …

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 …

After six years, U.N. climate summit returns to Africa
2 years, 1 month 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 …

3 things a climate scientist wants world leaders to know ahead of COP27
2 years, 1 month ago

3 things a climate scientist wants world leaders to know ahead of COP27

The Quint  

3 things a climate scientist wants world leaders to know ahead of COP27 Chris LeBoutillier/Unsplash, CC BY World leaders and climate experts are gathering for pivotal United Nations climate change talks in Egypt. I’m a climate scientist and I believe world leaders should have these three things top-of-mind heading into the conference. We can’t, as climate activist Greta Thunberg put …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

COP27 in Egypt: What to expect from this year’s climate change conference?
2 years, 2 months ago

COP27 in Egypt: What to expect from this year’s climate change conference?

Firstpost  

The Conference of the Parties or COP directs global attention to the climate crisis and measures to tackle it. The COP27 meeting comes on the heels of catastrophic climate disasters ranging from floods in Pakistan to heatwaves in Europe and the United States In a crucial meeting for tackling the climate crisis, almost 200 countries will come together in Egypt …

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