News summary — COP26, Day 11
The unexpected US-China climate deal created a lot of buzz worldwide today. Few concrete details of the agreement have so far been released, but the climate discussions between the world's two biggest emitters nations are to be continued next week. Another big discussion is this one: Will COP26 be seen as a success or a failure? Many are worried that the latter will be the legacy of this climate conference. UN Secretary-General António Guterres said this morning : ”One day before the end of CO26, we cannot settle for the lowest common climate action denominator. I appeal to all countries to increase ambition in mitigation, in adaptation and in finance.” Maybe climate youth activist Vanessa Nakate from Uganda put it best in her powerful speech during the high-level event Racing to a better world at COP26 on Thursday. ”We are drowning in promises. Commitments will not reduce CO2, promises will no...