Politics

Calls mount for 1.5C goal to remain primary focus for international climate action, as reports suggest China and some developing economies are pushing for a watering down of the crucial Sharm el Sheikh cover decision

Talks have been slow and uneventful so far, but with crucial draft decision texts soon expected and President Biden and President Xi meeting at the G20 on Monday, momentum is building

UN Secretary-General joins raft of world leaders in addressing the first day proper of the UN Climate Summit, as richer nations come under pressure to step up to the plate on climate finance

All the key moments as they happen as hundreds of world leaders address the UN Climate Summit

Loss and Damage formally confirmed as agenda item for fortnight long talks, as world leaders prepare to deliver rallying call for global climate action

Plus 40 nations prep methane plans for COP27, Germany touts cheap transport tickets, and Saudi Arabia launches electric vehicle brand

Could the COP27 prove more important than last year's Glasgow Summit? Next week's Summit in Egypt matters in ways that even many of the participants appear to have not yet grasped

UN Secretary General and COP Presidency warn progress on funding for addressing climate-related damage is critical to success of pivotal climate talks kicking off this Sunday

EY's Steve Varley sets out his expectations and hopes for the pivotal climate talks that kick off on Sunday

Asset manager announces it will reverse 2019 ban on Brazilian government bonds in wake of president-elect's commitment to end deforestation