Here are the top stories compiled from major international English-language news outlets.
Announcements
- New Zealand pledges to halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 (The Guardian)
- G20 nations agree to new limits on coal-burning power plants (NYtimes)
- G20 commits to carbon neutrality by ‘around mid-century’ as Prince Charles says trillions in investment needed (ABC news)
- G20 backs stronger climate action, but won’t end coal use (Politico)
- Global climate talks face hurdles after G20 nations struggle to find common ground (WSJ)
New Zealand pledges to halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030
With Cop26 climate summit about to begin, PM Jacinda Ardern says ‘it’s critical we pull our weight’
Urgency/What’s at stake (negotiations, where are we at)
- Boris Johnson warns G20 deal leaves ‘huge way to go’ at climate summit (FT)
- The COP26 climate talks are opening. Here’s what to expect. (NYtimes)
“The future is on the line” - COP26: A moment of truth (FT)
- Call for world leaders to ‘banish ghosts of past’ with COP26 climate vows (The Guardian)
- Biden ahead of UN climate summit says it’s disappointing that Russia, China ‘basically didn’t show up’ with commitments (APnews)
- Pope calls for prayers so ‘cry of the Earth’ is heard at COP26 summit (Glasgow Times)
- Bad weather causes delays on train routes to Glasgow COP26 talks (The Guardian)
Biden ahead of UN climate summit says it's disappointing that Russia, China 'basically ...
ROME (AP) — Biden ahead of UN climate summit says it's disappointing that Russia, China 'basically didn't show up' with commitments.
Other Stories
Future German Chancellor committed to gas, Greens fall in line
As the European Commission is expected to present the rules for sustainable finance via the EU taxonomy this year, the largest EU state and its future chancellor is more committed to gas than ever.
Cop26 will be whitest and most privileged ever, warn campaigners
Thousands from frontline communities in global south have been excluded, activists claim
COP26: Greta Thunberg joins boisterous London protest | DW | 29.10.2021
The Swedish teen joined protesters ahead of the COP26 climate conference to rail against banks profiting off environmental destruction. Organizers say similar protests were being staged in 26 countries around the world.
Climate change: Human activity makes forests emit carbon
Human activity and wildfires have turned highly protected forests into net sources of carbon, a study suggests.
Working at the World Bank, I can see how it is failing humanity on the climate crisis | Jake Hess
Scandals and backdoor support for fossil fuels blight an organisation that ought to be taking the lead at Cop26, says World Bank researcher Jake Hess
Uneven Channels | Kate Mackenzie
Climate diplomacy and the architecture of the global financial system.
