Cop27: Paris agreement architects demand deal for nature – live
The focus at the climate conference turns to biodiversity, and a draft cover text is expected to emerge A long-mooted deposit return scheme in the...
Category : Middle East and North Africa
The Egyptian human rights activists unable to attend Cop27
Conference in Sharm el-Sheikh follows decade-long crackdown on civil society in Egypt Cop27 live – latest news updates “Honestly, what I want is to be...
Alaa Abd el-Fattah: family of activist jailed in Egypt say he is alive
‘Proof of life’ note says writer, who has been on hunger strike, is drinking water again The family of the jailed British-Egyptian democracy activist Alaa...
Russian oligarchs and companies under sanctions are among lobbyists at Cop27
The heavy presence of lobbyists from Moscow suggests Russia is using the climate talks to drum up business Cop27 live – latest news updates Russian...
Cop27: US ‘totally supportive’ of moves to address loss and damage, says Kerry – as it happened
US climate envoy John Kerry has said his country is ready to discuss the loss and damage at Cop27 After six years as the big...
Cop27: Brazil, Indonesia and DRC sign rainforests pact – live
Monday is water and gender day at the climate conference being held in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt We’ve been reporting a lot on the lack of...
At least 230 Sudanese villagers killed in tribal attacks over disputed land
Minister says more than 30,000 people forced to flee in Blue Nile state as tensions between rival communities erupt into violence At least 230 people...
Egypt shuts down event spaces on first Monday of Cop27 in blow to NGOs
Groups say cancellations could restrict debate as host country tightens security for opening days Civil society organisations and governments may have to cancel events at...
Dismay as key cholera vaccine is discontinued
Exclusive: halt to production of Shanchol vaccine alarms WHO amid ‘unprecedented’ global outbreaks The manufacturer of one of only two cholera vaccines for use in...
No 10 chief of staff accompanied Libyan militiaman to Foreign Office meeting
Exclusive: Mark Fullbrook said to have acted as Fathi Bashagha’s PR adviser, as officials were lobbied on foreign policy Mark Fullbrook, the No 10 chief...
