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A look at how Saudi Arabia is delivering on promises made at COP26 in Glasgow

PLEDGE #1 To halt deforestation and desertification by planting 450 million trees and rehabilitating large swathes of degraded lands by 2030. Opening the Middle East Green Initiative Summit at Cop27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman built on the plans announced last year: to reduce global carbon levels by 2.5% by planting 50 billion trees across …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Ukraine war: COP26, IEA heads warn of digging in on fossil fuels

Al Jazeera

Alok Sharma and Fatih Birol say they are hopeful the global hydrocarbon crisis could spur a transition to green energy. “If you do so, we will lock in our energy infrastructure and the chances of reaching our climate goals, which were once again agreed to and endorsed in Glasgow, will be diminishing substantially.” Those COP26 pledges include a pact to …

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3 years, 1 month ago

COP26: Climate Deal Struck at Glasgow With India's Coal Pushback, UN Says 'Not Enough'

News 18

Negotiators from nearly 200 countries have accepted a new climate agreement after the COP26 summit in Glasgow concluded its extra time plenary on Saturday with a deal, which recognises India’s intervention for the world to “phase down” rather than “phase out” fossil fuels. Several countries criticised the change on fossil fuels promoted by India, even as Union Environment Minister Bhupender …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Climate-vulnerable nations ‘fight for their lives’ at COP26

Al Jazeera

Researchers say a climate change draft document is weak on the crucial issue of finance for poorer nations with vague language on commitments and enforcement rules. The draft – released ahead of Friday’s final day of negotiations among 197 nations to curtail runaway climate change – was lauded for highlighting the need to end fossil fuel subsidies for the first …

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3 years, 1 month ago

COP26: How realistic is Bangladesh's climate prosperity plan?

The Hindu

At the COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina called on wealthy nations to fulfill their pledges to cut greenhouse gas emissions and provide the promised $100 billion annually in financial aid to less wealthy countries to help them adapt to climate change and mitigate further rises in temperature. "The impact of climate change on countries …

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54 years, 11 months ago

Kick the oil companies out of the United Nations' COP26.

Slate

This article is republished here as part of Slate’s partnership with Covering Climate Now, a global journalism collaboration strengthening coverage of the climate story. The first principle put forth in the Stockholm Declaration reads, “Man has the fundamental right to freedom, equality and adequate conditions of life, in an environment of a quality that permits a life of dignity and …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Big business 'sniffs' the green dollar at COP26

ABC

Climate change conferences, such as today's COP26, were once the domain of scientists and bureaucrats. Now, they are increasingly attended by big business delegations eyeing off the "green dollar" — former climate negotiator for Australia, Richie Merzian, calls it a "trade show" for climate change. "The challenge with Australia's commitments and the promises we are taking to COP26 in Glasgow …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Coal mining or climate action? Australia faces up to COP26

Al Jazeera

Australian government’s new ‘plan’ to combat climate change may have little effect if coal mining continues. Canberra, Australia – Days before departing for Glasgow to attend COP26, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the Australian government’s plan to combat climate change. Morrison’s latest plan – described as “the Australian way” to reduce carbon emissions – relies heavily on unspecified “low emissions …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Greta Thunberg to march at Glasgow climate strike during Cop26

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 Greta Thunberg has announced she will be taking part in climate protests in Glasgow next …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Government urged to stop new oil drilling in Surrey ahead of Cop26

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’s government has been urged to change course over its support for new oil …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Scott Morrison to attend COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow, no decision on net zero

ABC

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed he will attend the United Nations COP26 international climate conference in Glasgow in November. Key points: It was unclear whether Mr Morrison or another government representative would go to the conference Prince Charles and other world leaders had urged him to attend in person The government has still not struck a deal on whether …

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3 years, 7 months ago

Quitting coal power ‘single most important’ step in six months before Cop26, says IEA chief

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 Quitting coal-fired power is the “single most important” step the world must take as it …

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3 years, 8 months ago

Greta Thunberg will skip COP26 unless all countries have equal access to vaccines

Firstpost

Greta Thunberg, the Swedish climate activist, said she would not attend the next international climate talks unless everyone can be vaccinated equally and participate safely. “If people can’t be vaccinated and travel to be represented equally that’s undemocratic and would worsen the problem.” Climate activist Greta Thunberg during her climate strike at home. Global problems need global solutions.-> — Greta …

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A look at how Saudi Arabia is delivering on promises made at COP26 in Glasgow

Ukraine war: COP26, IEA heads warn of digging in on fossil fuels

COP26: Climate Deal Struck at Glasgow With India's Coal Pushback, UN Says 'Not Enough'

Climate-vulnerable nations ‘fight for their lives’ at COP26

COP26: How realistic is Bangladesh's climate prosperity plan?

Kick the oil companies out of the United Nations' COP26.

Big business 'sniffs' the green dollar at COP26

Coal mining or climate action? Australia faces up to COP26

Greta Thunberg to march at Glasgow climate strike during Cop26

Government urged to stop new oil drilling in Surrey ahead of Cop26

Scott Morrison to attend COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow, no decision on net zero

Quitting coal power ‘single most important’ step in six months before Cop26, says IEA chief

Greta Thunberg will skip COP26 unless all countries have equal access to vaccines