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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

In the opening address of COP27, COP26 President says talks must be about 'concrete action' that can keep the 1.5C temperature goal in reach

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

Bosses of 12 agriculture and food businesses announce they will work together to push sustainable farming practices into the mainstream

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

UNEP Adaptation Gap report shows the world is still hundreds of billions of dollars short of what is needed to finance climate adaptation