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Dividing lines, deadlocks, and milestones: Seven key takeaways from the IEA-COP26 Net Zero Summit

James Murray
James Murray
clock 01 April 2021 • 13 min read
COP26 President Alok Sharma addressing the IEA Net Zero Summit
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COP26 President Alok Sharma addressing the IEA Net Zero Summit

As time ticks away before COP26, Alok Sharma and the International Energy Agency hosted a major global climate summit aimed at cranking up the climate urgency

COP26 President Alok Sharma yesterday sought to ramp up pressure on countries worldwide to enhance their commitments to accelerate the transition to net zero emissions, mobilise increased climate finance...

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