EXPLAINER-Sticking points at the U.N. climate conference
From steeper emissions cuts to more finance for developing nations and agreeing rules for global carbon markets, the COP26 climate talks in Glasgow have a packed agenda
FACTBOX-Which countries and blocs are major players at the Glasgow climate summit?
Here is a look at some of the main stakeholders in the U.N. climate conference (COP26) starting in Glasgow on Oct. 31
China issues plan to hit carbon emission peak before 2030
The document comes days before the U.N.'s COP26 climate talks get under way in Glasgow, with China is set to announce its updated climate action plan before the meeting begins
U.N. warns world set for 2.7C rise on today's emissions pledges
Ahead of the key COP26 climate summit, the latest data makes clear the world is not on track to stay within globally agreed warming limits
WIDER IMAGE-Capitulation? Spain's land buyout plan in shrinking Ebro Delta irks locals
With rising seas threatening to engulf low-lying shores, Spain aims to buy 832 hectares of private land in the Ebro Delta in Europe's largest ever climate-related land buyout
Democracies that fail to act on climate change face 'existential' threat
Authoritarian rule could surge if efforts to curb threats founder and catastrophic impacts surge - but changes now could prepare democracies, researchers say
Australia adopts target of net zero emissions by 2050 but won't legislate goal
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Australia, one of the world's largest emitters of greenhouse gases on a per capita basis, will achieve the target largely through technology development
Climate migration predicted to rise in India as extreme weather worsens
A new survey finds 70% of respondents left home after extreme weather shocks hit their livelihoods, in a bid to find work elsewhere
COVID-19 challenges 'disadvantage' smaller nations in COP26 climate talks
Border closures, quarantine rules and high travel costs will see vulnerable nations sending smaller delegations to the U.N. climate talks - and just four Pacific leaders are due to attend in person
World 'way off track' in halting warming, UN warns ahead of COP26
British leader Boris Johnson says the upcoming Glasgow climate summit is going to be "very, very tough" as planet-warming gases in atmosphere continue to climb