The US president, who has vowed to tackle a climate crisis he has described as an “existential threat” to civilization, will head crucial climate talks in Scotland. Biden is facing criticism from climate activists who claim Biden’s actions have yet to match his words.

COP26 Summit: What happened to Joe Biden's promises?

The 13 days long COP26 Summit will kick-start from October 31. The summit in Glasgow, which is being co-chaired by UK and Italy, will see participation by heads of state and governments from over 120 nations.

COP26 to start from October 31, over 120 nations to participate

As world leaders gather in Rome for G20 summit environment activists took to the streets protesting and further calling for an urgent action on climate. Take a look at this report.

Environment activists take to streets calling for urgent action on climate

The US Treasury's top climate adviser said that renewed US engagement on climate change under President Joe Biden has helped put the issue at the top of the Group of 20 agenda and is galvanizing fresh commitments to reduce emissions to net zero.

US back with 'guns blazing' on climate issue: US Treasury adviser

Five men and one woman from Afghanistan who were due to attend COP26 as delegates had their applications rejected just days before the event begins. The six people chose to remain anonymous because of security concerns.

COP26: Delegate applications for six Afghans rejected days before event

In pics: Climate activists demand action ahead of COP26 summit

On November 1, leaders from around the world will gather at Glasgow for the biggest climate summit ever and the stakes could not be higher. Here’s a really simple guide about everything you need to know about the climate crisis.

Ahead of COP26, here are 10 questions to understand climate change

Nepal has been going through one of the worst climate catastrophes in recent years. From the massive glacier melt in Himalayas to landslide in the hills and vigorous flood in Terai, the results of climate change are felt in Nepal every day.

Nepal vulnerable to climate change, UK will support through climate financing, says British envoy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to attend this weekend’s international climate negotiations that will take place in Glasgow, Scotland. It’s the first time he’s attending this since the Paris climate accord was reached in 2015 and promises to have an impact on the conversation around developing economies and reducing carbon emissions; VOA brings in more.

Indian PM Narendra Modi to attend COP26 Summit in Glasgow

India has refused to set a net-zero target in the run up to COP26. How effective are these targets being set by Western nations? Is it an excuse to burn now and pay later? Palki Sharma tells you why western nations should foot the bill for climate action.

Gravitas: Is India's rejection of net-zero the right call?

Protesters started gathering Friday in the heart of London's historic financial district to lobby against the use of fossil fuels in the run-up to the start of the UN climate summit in the Scottish city of Glasgow.

COP26: Protesters gather in London ahead of climate summit

COP26 is the annual United Nations climate change conference, the summit will begin this weekend in UK's Glasgow. World leaders will decide the future of their respective nations and of the planet but why is this meeting crucial? Watch this video to know more!

Countdown to COP26 climate summit, why is it crucial?

Political leaders must give "concrete hope" to future generations that they are taking the radical steps needed to tackle climate change when they meet at COP26, Pope Francis said in a message released in Friday.

Pope Francis: COP26 must offer concrete hope to future generations

Which countries and blocs are major players at the Glasgow climate summit?

India, third biggest emitter of greenhouse gases in the world on Wednesday rejected calls to announce net-zero carbon emissions target. The country said that it was more important for the world to decide on a pathway to reduce such emissions.

Ahead of COP26, India rejects calls for net-zero carbon emissions target

Jubilee Debt Campaign has found that lower-income countries spend approximately five times more on debt than they spend coping with the effects of climate change and reducing carbon emissions.

Poor nations to spend five times as much on debt as they do against climate change: Report

According to the report by leading anti poverty charity group poor countries spend five times more debt than coping with impact of climate change. The report comes ahead of the COP26 climate summit that is scheduled to take place from 31 October 2021 to 12 November 2021 in Glasgow, Scotland, to discuss about the countries commitment to slow down climate change and keep global warming to 1.

Poorer countries spend five times more on debt than climate crisis – report

COP26 Glasgow failing before it could begin? The leaders of China, Russia & Brazil are giving it a miss. Doubts are being cast on the event's relevance. UK PM Boris Johnson fears the conference might 'go wrong'. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Is COP26 failing before it began?

Another prominent figure, UK's Queen Elizabeth has confirmed that she will not be attending the COP26 climate summit, here's why!

UK's Queen Elizabeth to skip COP26 summit following advice to rest

Representatives from nearly 200 countries will meet in Glasgow, Scotland, from October 31-November 12 for climate talks to strengthen action to tackle global warming under the 2015 Paris Agreement.

Explainer | Sticking points at the UN climate conference

The European Investment Bank published a survey on Wednesday showing that a majority of European Union citizens believe their governments will fail to tackle climate change, which Europeans see as the biggest challenge humanity faces in the 21st century.

75% of Europeans are more concerned about the climate crisis than their governments: Survey

UK's Queen Elizabeth will not attend COP26 UN climate conference in Glasgow, her Buckingham Palace office said on Tuesday. The office said that her absence will be due to "advice to rest" she received from doctors following a recent overnight stay at hospital.

Queen Elizabeth not to attend COP26 climate summit due to medical advice: Buckingham Palace

UK prime minister Boris Johnson states that he is worried that the upcoming COP26 climate summit might go wrong. This comes as Johnson prepares to host world leaders in Glasgow for the crucial meet.

COP26 in UK's Glasgow: Climate summit might go wrong, says Boris Johnson

All eyes are on the upcoming COP26 climate summit, over the last few months all of us have seen that no country is immune to the devastating impact of rising temperature and freak weather events, will this summit achieve anything?

UN: Likely to miss emissions target | COP26 Climate Summit

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