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Looking ahead to the Climate Ambition Summit 2020

Business Green

As COP President Designate, I am committed to a 'whole of society' approach, and we will also use the Summit to create an inclusive and diverse platform. We will issue a full logistical note shortly, including all details of the event and how to formally request a speaking slot.

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COP27: Climate talks in race against time as Egypt sketches out rough agreement

Business Green

COP Summits rarely, if ever, finish on time, but seasoned observers have warned the current talks appear to be badly behind schedule. In contrast, developing nations are continuing to push for a well-funded new funding package focused on Loss and Damage to be introduced with near immediate effect.

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'Climate action is finally coming home on African soil': COP27 closes with historic deal on climate Loss and Damage

Business Green

This COP caused deep frustrations but it wasn't for nothing," she said. "It Writing on Twitter, Tan Copsey at consultancy Climate Nexus, said: "The fossil fuel lobby and friendly countries have made their presence felt at COP, but it's clear momentum is still only going in one direction - towards a clean energy economy.

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COP26: Sainsbury's joins partner roster, as questions grow over Summit plans

Business Green

But observers are increasingly concerned about both the logistical planning for the event and the lack of clarity around the diplomatic goals the UK government has set as hosts. 10, and until No 10 can demonstrate what this meeting is about and its importance, the COP communications team will struggle to deliver a coherent story.".

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'Coal, cars, cash, trees': Boris Johnson sets out priorities for COP26

Business Green

The comments came as Number 10's preparations for COP26 faced fresh logistical and political challenges. The new goal is expected to feature in the upcoming Heat and Buildings Strategy, which is expected to be published next month following intense wrangling within Whitehall over the potential cost of the new package.

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UK intent on holding 'physical' COP26 summit in Glasgow, Alok Sharma insists

Business Green

I want to put on the record that we are very keen that we ensure we are delivering a physical COP at Glasgow," he said. That is what the Parties want and I think that's what will help us in achieving our outcomes and goals at the end of the day as well.".

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'Overdelivered on the politics, but underdelivered on the science': The experts' take on COP26

Business Green

Business and policy leaders reflect on the major wins from the Glasgow Summit, what needs to happen next, and why COPs could look and feel difficult from now on. As Frontier Economics' Matthew Bell put it, Glasgow was arguably the first COP conference where the means to decarbonise were discussed alongside the end goals.