Climate negotiators from around the world have begun three weeks of UN-hosted talks aimed at laying the groundwork for November’s Cop26 summit in Glasgow.
Taking place online, the talks beginning Monday mark the first time in 18 months that countries have gotten together to work through ways to solve the dual climate and biodiversity crises.
Governments are under mounting pressure to fast-track policy decisions amid increasingly dire warnings from scientists who say global warming is reaching critical levels faster than previously thought.
Key issues include global rules on climate finance, carbon markets, transparency and agreeing a blanket time frame for all countries to reduce emissions.
Channelling aid to developing nations is also a priority, with time running out for vulnerable communities at the forefront of climate change.
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