COP26 – what we know so far, and why it matters: Your UN News guide

In a world shaken by a pandemic, and a fast-closing window of opportunity to avoid climate catastrophe, the pivotal COP26 UN climate conference kicks off this Sunday in the Scottish city of Glasgow - the stakes could not be higher.

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Reducing methane emissions vital for climate action, but not ‘get out of jail free card’

31 Oct 2021

A new reporting hub to reduce methane emissions – a powerful greenhouse gas responsible for at least a quarter of global warming – was launched on Sunday by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), as the UN Climate Conference (COP26) kicked off in Glasgow.

Crunch-time talks continue as COP26 negotiators seek deal ahead of deadline

12 Nov 2021

With the clock ticking towards the end of the final day of COP26, the UN climate summit in Glasgow, leaders and negotiators are pushing to reach a deal that could spare the world from catastrophic global warming.

Interview: The most impactful actions at COP26 point to progress on climate change

22 Nov 2021

Of the many agreements and initiatives announced at the 26th UN Climate Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, the UN Climate Communications Lead at the Department of Global Communications narrowed down the three that she deemed most impactful.