Fundamental differences, particularly over money, divided the leaders who travelled to Glasgow. The outcome will determine, to a large extent, how humanity will survive on a warmer planet.
Postponements, political unrest and the slowness of climate laggards to join the negotiating table have left the latter in a precarious but achievable position. Here Edie summarizes the main points of discussion that could make or break COP26.
Six years after the Paris Agreement, the world’s governments are sorely lacking in ambition. From reducing greenhouse gas emissions to supporting poor countries, Reporterre takes a look at what’s at stake at the summit.
More and more people in Switzerland are calling for decisive and immediate climate action. Switzerland will support the adoption of strong, uniform rules to ensure that all countries commit to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. But after the rejection of the CO2 law at the ballot box, how credible will Berne be when it comes to demanding that others do more?
This Cop is all about ensuring the survival of future generations. How? By striving to keep global temperatures as close as possible to 1.5°C by 2100. This target is unattainable at the current rate of government commitment.
