Cop26 begins as world leaders descend on Glasgow – live

Leaders and delegates from around the world are arriving in Glasgow for a crucial conference on tackling the climate crisis. Follow the latest hereMany were disappointed when it was confirmed that the Chinese leader, Xi Jinping, would not attend in person, as although he has not left China since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic some feared it might signal a lack of ambition from China.Although it had been rumoured over the weekend that he would join the conference by video, it has been confirmed that instead a written statement will be uploaded on the conference website this afternoon. Continue reading…

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/live/2021/nov/01/cop26-begins-world-leaders-glasgow-climate-crisis-live