COP26 is halfway through. Will negotiators be able to come to a global agreement? UN Deputy Secretary-General AminaJMohammed joins our “To a Lesser Degree” podcast to examine the conference so far
THE COP26 conference is taking place amid an energy crisis. How will political pressures on the negotiators from activists, public opinion, and a troubled energy market influence the outcome?
UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed tells us why the negotiations are so important to the poor world. We go to The Netherlands, where green activists have turned to the courts and we look at America’s tricky energy politics.’s global energy and climate innovation editor, with environment editor Catherine Brahic, and Oliver Morton, our briefings editor. Runtime: 40 mins
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