Politics

Jeremy Hunt underscores government’s commitment to tackling 'existential' climate threat with new nuclear projects and energy efficiency funding, but green groups slam Autumn Statement that 'falls woefully short'

With time rapidly running out at the UN climate talks, ministers from UK, Canada, and the EU argue G20 statement of intent on climate this week 'must be a baseline not a ceiling' for COP27 deal

Chancellor poised to announce new multi-billion pound investment programme in bid to cut UK energy demand by at least 13 per cent this decade

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva first foreign trip since landmark election victory receives rapturous reception in Sharm El Sheikh

World's biggest economies reiterate climate pledges delivered through last year's Glasgow Climate Pact, sending signal of intent to tense ongoing talks at COP27

Dividing lines on Loss and Damage, adaptation funding, climate finance, and the 1.5C warning goal continue to undermine hopes of progress at Sharm El Sheikh Summit

Progress at COP27 is worryingly slow and governments are failing to take some of the easy wins that could give global climate efforts some much needed momentum

Talks in Sharm El Sheikh have been progressing at snail's pace, with hopes warmer climate relations between US and China at G20 could help boost momentum

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