President Joe Biden and Pope Francis Meet at the Vatican Ahead of the G20 and COP 26 Summits30/10/2021
The Holy See Press Office reported that "During the course of the cordial discussions, the Parties focused on the joint commitment to the protection and care of the planet, the healthcare situation and the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as the theme of refugees and assistance to migrants. Reference was also made to the protection of human rights, including freedom of religion and conscience." Read more
Watch the video of their meeting (4:35)
Speaking on 26 October, ahead of COP26, UN Secretary General António Guterres, has called on all world leaders to do more in response to the climate crisis saying "If governments — especially G20 governments — do not stand up and lead this effort, we are headed for terrible human suffering."
Read the full address here Watch his address (7:08) Some actions you can take are listed here on the UN Environment programme site
Useful Guides to COP26, the UN climate summit, which is due to take place in Glasgow from 31 October-12 November 2021.
Much is being published about the Glasgow Conference known as COP 26 and more will be published in the coming days. These Guides explain the importance of this conference and why commitments made by Governments to keep temperatures below 1.5 C (the Paris Agreement) must be met.
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"We need to do this now": Sir David Attenborough at The Inaugural Earthshot Prize Ceremony18/10/2021
Building optimism by finding brilliant solutions to the world's challenges
The inaugural Earthshot Prize Ceremony took place in London on 17 October. Every year from 2021 until 2030, The Earthshot Prize will find and reward solutions to the five ‘Earthshot’ goals - the five great challenges: to protect and restore nature, revive our oceans, to clean our air, build a waste-free world and fix our climate.
Watch Sir David Attenborough's inspiring Address with its stunning imagery (3:01)  
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