Claire O'Neill

This week's COP26 launch may have got off to a tempestuous start, but all the elements are there for a genuinely transformative and historic Summit, the Prime Minister just needs to articulate the net zero narrative

Former PM says UN climate conference in Glasgow is 'absolutely vital' but that a government minister should be COP26 President

The seven point action plan revealed by the former COP26 President reveals both the priorities for her successor and the wider green economy, as well the source of some of the flashpoints that are thought to have led to her departure

The PM sought to position himself as a climate champion to launch COP26 – but many including new foe Claire O'Neill doubt his sincerity

Sacked COP26 President accuses Boris Johnson of a 'failure of global vision and leadership' and urges him to 'reset the dial' on the troubled talks

Downing Street expected to name a replacement shortly following shock decision

COP25 talks likely to spill into extra time as EU, smaller nations and business urge for robust Paris Agreement rules in face of US, Brazil and Australian opposition

Opposing countries are refusing to budge as this year's crunch climate talks draw towards their final day, despite surge of ambitious pledges from businesses