Climate experts from around the world are currently meeting in New York for their annual discussions on global climate challenges. The gathering comes as 2026 appears likely to establish a new global temperature record, a record that 2027 is almost certain to break.
Despite warnings from scientists about reaching global tipping points and a series of climate disasters, there is a reported lack of political momentum. However, the steady growth of solar, wind, and battery technologies is highlighted as a positive development.
A group of leading advocates plans to deliver a letter to the UN this week, urging faster action on clean energy. The letter proposes a goal of universal clean energy access by 2030 and suggests raising funds to bring clean energy to the world's poorest regions, alongside community organising, including a global Sun Day of action next year.