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COP26 Climate Summit: From fossil fuels to forests - 10 things we learned in Glasgow

Business Green

The landmark $8bn-plus agreement with South Africa to support a just transition away from coal power also provides an exciting template for how emerging economies can be provided with support as they attempt to move onto cleaner development pathways. Business played a larger and more significant role at the Glasgow COP than any before it.

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Keeping 1.5C alive: Is COP26 on track to deliver on its goals?

Business Green

President Joe Biden said he would double US climate finance for developing nations, to $11.4bn a year, a salve after rich nations have lagged a 2009 pledge of $100bn a year by 2020. Coronavirus and a lack of vaccinations may make it impossible for many delegates to turn up, especially from Africa, Oceania, Asia, and Latin America.