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UPDATED: First draft of COP26 climate deal is released

It urges countries to strengthen their climate plans by the end of next year and, for the first time, calls for the phasing out of coal and fossil fuel subsidies.

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Five takeaways as Little Amal arrives at COP26

The clock is ticking for negotiators to reach a deal and, as one official puts it, 'climate change is sexist.'

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COP26 latest: 'We still have a mountain to climb,' says summit chair

The UN climate conference turns its focus to the impacts of climate change on women and girls as the clock ticks to strike an overarching deal to limit global warming. Follow our live updates.

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COP26: 5 takeaways as Obama speaks in Glasgow and ministers join talks

As COP26 enters its second week, even more people have made the journey to Glasgow to join the crucial climate talks.

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COP26 latest: 'We're still falling short', Obama tells COP26

Former US President Barack Obama weighs in as the UN climate summit enters its final and decisive week. Follow our live updates here.

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COP26: Five takeaways as climate protests go global on Day 6

Nature was the theme of the Day at COP26. But the action unfolded well beyond Glasgow, with climate protests taking place across the world from Sydney to Paris.

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COP26 latest: Climate protests go global

Today the action does not just unfold in Glasgow but across continents as COP26 climate protests go global. Follow them live on this page.

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COP26: Five takeaways as youth activists claim centre stage on day 5

Youth and public engagement was the theme of the day and young people made their voices heard both inside and outside the summit.

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COP26 latest: Thunberg slams summit as 'failure' at Glasgow march

Thousands of young people take to the streets in Glasgow as COP26 marks Youth and Public Empowerment Day. Follow our live updates here.

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Biggest polluters are missing from major pledge to phase out coal

More than 40 countries have committed to phasing out coal use - but critics say this isn't enough.

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COP26 latest: Poland reverses pledge to exit coal by 2030

It's Energy Day at COP26. Follow our live updates and find out how climate negotiators are working on phasing out fossil fuels.

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COP26: Five takeaways from day 3 as focus turns to climate finance

Many world leaders are on their way home and now the first of themed days begins with discussions on how to finance the climate emergency.

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COP26 latest: Banks pledge trillions as focus turns to climate finance

It's finance day at COP26. Follow our live updates as the UN Climate Summit turns its focus to cash.

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COP26: Six takeaways as Day 2 wraps with major climate deals

Several major deals were announced on Tuesday as the World Leader’s Summit wrapped up. Here are some of the key takeaways from an action-packed Day 2 at COP26.

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COP26 latest: Over 100 countries sign pledge to cut methane emissions

It's time for action at COP26 as crucial climate talks enter their second day.

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The missing voices of the most affected: Who isn’t at COP26?

'With much reduced Southern presence at COP26, it will be a more inequitable and undemocratic process than ever.'

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COP26 latest: Five takeaways from Day 1 of crucial climate talks

As crucial climate talks kicked off in Glasgow with "doomsday" warnings, here are five key takeaways from Day One of the COP26.

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Thousands of demonstrators march in Rome amid G20 summit

Thousands of activists demonstrated in Rome to voice anger over governments' lack of action on climate change. Labour unions, factory workers and other groups also took part in the protests.

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What is COP26 and why is it so important?

We answer the most frequently asked questions about this year's UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow

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The Queen won't attend COP26 after recent hospital stay

Queen Elizabeth II will no longer be in attendance at next week's COP26 climate summit in Glasgow.