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Biden and Xi unshackle Cop27 climate teams to formalise talks
Both presidents agreed on the G20 sidelines climate action was in their common interest, despite tensions over Taiwan’s status
Cop27 bulletin: Visionless summit flails into week two
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‘Oil and gas trade show’ promotes carbon capture at Cop27
Fossil fuel lobbyists outnumber every national delegation at Sharm el-Sheikh climate talks, keeping talks of a phaseout at bay
Cop27 bulletin: Biden brings crumbs of support
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German, US cash aims to cut Egypt’s gas use and boost exports
Egypt has agreed to consider a net zero target and speed up renewable deployment with the multimillion dollar package
Latin America closes ranks at Cop27 around climate finance
Debt and climate shocks, combined with political shifts, have united historically left- and rightwing countries behind common asks
UN cancels African energy finance initiative over fraudster’s role
The UN Economic Commission for Africa is reviewing its private sector partners after learning of NJ Ayuk’s criminal record
Cop27 bulletin: Everybody needs good neighbours
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Vulnerable nations publish climate spending wish-lists
Over 30 countries are putting together “prosperity plans” – but their priorities are not always the same as funders’
Cop27 bulletin: Could polluter taxes fund loss and damage?
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John Kerry’s offsets plan sets early test for UN net zero standards
The US special envoy wants to use carbon credits to speed up the clean energy transition – but experts are sceptical the scheme can meet best practice.
Vulnerable nations: Tax fossil fuels to rebuild after climate destruction
US climate envoy John Kerry said he “found a lot of agreement” with Barbados leader Mia Mottley on what needs to happen to address climate damages
UN gives platform to convicted fraudster lobbying for African gas
Cameroonian lawyer NJ Ayuk is leading the UN-backed Team Energy Africa, despite a criminal record and alleged involvement in money laundering
Cop27 bulletin: Meet Africa’s biggest gas fan
UN bodies are partnering with NJ Ayuk, an oil and gas lobbyist with a murky past, on a flagship African energy initiative
‘Toxic cover-up’: UN blasts oil majors’ fake net zero pledges
To make net zero claims, firms must stop investing in new fossil fuel production, a UN-appointed taskforce recommends
Cop27 bulletin: Loss and damage ‘our daily nightmare’
Kenya’s “hustler-in-chief” William Ruto spelled out the need for solidarity while UN chief Antonio Guterres calls on US and China to lead
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As Glasgow forest pledge turns to action, most signatories drop out
Russia, Indonesia and DRC are among the tree-rich nations not signed up to a Cop27 partnership for delivering forest protection
Hali Hewa episode 7: Youth talk loss and damage
Four young activists explain why loss and damage is a hot topic at Cop27 climate talks and how they are fighting for climate justice
I never got to say goodbye to my relatives, victims of climate chaos
My loss is just one of many for Africa. If we do not get justice at Cop27, I fear conflict and scarcity will escalate beyond national borders