COP26
Australia PM Morrison says he will attend U.N. climate summit
By Renju Jose and Colin Packham SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Friday he would attend the U.N. COP26 climate summit in Glasgow as his conservative government…
Coming off the fence, Australian PM likely to attend climate summit – sources
By Colin Packham CANBERRA (Reuters) -Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is likely to attend the U.N. COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, officials said on Tuesday, after he was widely criticised…
Climate action at COP26 could save millions of lives, WHO says
By Emma Farge GENEVA (Reuters) -The World Health Organization and about three-quarters of global health care workers on Monday called on governments to step up climate action at the COP26…
We need more, EU and U.S. urge China ahead of climate summit
By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The United States and European Union's climate envoys urged China to step up its targets to cut emissions on Thursday, adding to the pressure…
Al Gore: China could surprise the world at Glasgow climate talks
By Axel Threlfall and Timothy Gardner (Reuters) -Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore is hopeful China and the United States will set aside their differences at U.N. climate change talks…
Eyes of the world will be on Scotland for climate summit, queen says
LONDON (Reuters) - The world's attention will be focused on Scotland for next month's climate summit, Queen Elizabeth told Scottish lawmakers on Saturday, adding that they would have an important…
U.N. climate talks a ‘catalyst’ for action to curb warming -report
By Nina Chestney LONDON (Reuters) - United Nations climate talks in November are a crucial catalyst for urgent action to keep a lid on global warming, a global coalition of…
EU, Britain urge Russia to commit to net zero CO2 emissions
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union, Britain and Italy have urged Russia to commit to reach net zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2050 and step up its plans to tackle…
Quad Leaders issue Joint Statement after first In Person Summit at White House
Joint Statement by Quad: We, the leaders of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States, convened today in person as “the Quad” for the first time. On this historic occasion…
EU countries struggle to agree approach to COP26 climate talks
By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union countries are struggling to agree their negotiating position for the COP26 climate change conference, with rifts emerging over timeframes for emissions-cutting pledges,…
Egypt’s Sisi declares interest in hosting COP27 next year
CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi officially declared on Monday his country's interest in hosting the United Nations' COP27 summit scheduled for 2022. Egypt is offering to host…
Greek PM says climate crisis is with us and cost of ignoring it ‘unimaginable’
By Lefteris Papadimas and Deborah Kyvrikosaios ATHENS (Reuters) - Mediterranean nations must lead the way in addressing climate change, the Greek prime minister said, warning that the cost of doing…
