In a digital briefing Wednesday, John Kerry called on COP28 to hold nations accountable for failing to deliver on promises made at earlier summits in fight against climate change.
Kerry's visit to China as US climate envoy marks the formal resumption in top-level climate diplomacy between the countries. He is the third top US official to visit Beijing in past month.
By Valerie Volcovici BEIJING (Reuters) - U.S. climate envoy John Kerry said it was "imperative that China and the United States make real progress" in the four months before U.N.-sponsored climate
John Kerry urged China to partner with US to cut methane emissions & reduce the climate impact of coal-fired power, with both sides aiming to rebuild trust after suspension in talks last year.
John Kerry and Xie Zhenhua, who have worked together for almost two decades, will meet in Beijing between 16 and 19 July to discuss methane emissions, deforestation and climate change.
Speaking at launch of Climate Action and Finance Mobilization Dialogue (CAFMD), Kerry says both nations will collaborate on achieving green energy goals and promoting bilateral trade.
In the sixth edition of the Raisina Dialogue, US envoy on climate Kerry also said PM Modi is deeply committed to moving as fast as possible to living up to Paris responsibilities.
From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.
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