i wouldn't say embarrassed, i would say he is irritated, what he says, sultan aljaber the president ofhe science and it is absolutely true if you look at the speeches he has made in the run—up to this conference he has consistently stayed he is guided by the science, believes the climate science recognises what the un climate science body says which is emissions need to be, greenhouse gas emissions need to be reduced by 43% by 25th, consistent on that. what has happened here is that. what has happened here is that mary robinson use the word urgent in terms of the facedown of fossil fuel. he did urgent in terms of the facedown of fossilfuel. he did not like the word urgent he said actually if you look at the un science is what he was saying todayit science is what he was saying today it says we need to phase down fossil fuel by 60% by 2050 not completely out by 2050, down by 60% by 2050, gas by 45%. and that was why he said what he said during that altercation with mary robinson. but actually buried in what he said today at the press conference was something frankly even more interestin

so that is dr sultan aljaber�*s background, dr sultan al jaber�*s background, which dr sultan aljabericy conditions today after some areas saw major disruption over the weekend. a met office yellow warning for ice across much of northern england, the midlands and northern wales is in place until midday. cumbria saw some of the worst of the snow, with many being left without electricity and some having to find temporary accommodation. a friend who rang me at lunchtime yesterday said he couldn't get home and said, "can i come round to your house for lunch? " so he came at 12:00 yesterday, and he left at 10:00 this morning! he stayed with us last night. there were lots of people stuck and people putting people up and... just doing what we can to help. reporter yunus mulla is in cumbria in the north of england. he told me more about the conditions there and how people are being affected. disruption continues here in the lake district, the ambleside area here in the north of england. the focus now, say cumbria police, is a move to support the communities affected by the heavy snow on satur

the guardian newspaper published a video of sultan aljaber, a video of sultan aljaber telling an onlineout fossil fuels achieves the climate goal of limiting global temperature rises to 1.5 degrees above pre—industrial levels. let me say from the outset that everything this presidency has been working on, continues to work on, is focused on, and centred around the science. and i have been crystal clear on that point and every opportunity i had with many around the world and all of my public engagements. i have always been very clear on the fact that everything we do is centred around the science. emphasising the science. our climate editorjustin rowlatt is in dubai has this view where all this leaves cop president, sultan aljaber with another eight days of this still to run. i wouldn't say embarrassed. i would say he's irritated. he says he's been absolutely clear that his team is guided by the science. if you look at the speeches that he's made in the run—up, he's consistently said that he is guided by the science, believes the climate science, believes the climate science, recognise w

sultan aljaber pressed countries to come together to reach a potentially historic deal.which would see fossil fuel use drastically cut. it comes as scientists say that 2023 is certain to be the warmest year to date. that's mainly because of record carbon dioxide emissions and the rising impact of the el nino weather phenomenon. here's the cop president's message to delegates. this is the challenge that parties must rise to, against the clock. in fact, it is fast—moving. i will spend every moment focused on enabling, facilitating, and supporting the most ambitious outcome, and i am very optimistic that the new spirit we have generated here is helping make this cop a transformation cop. a cop that has the potential of changing the game. our correspondent carl nasman is at the summit in dubai for us and explains how there is a long way to go before a final agreement is made by negotiators. week two kicking off here in dubai after a very eventful week one. in fact, according to one tally, $57 billion of pledges were made over those first few days. but in talking with the act

the guardian newspaper published video of sultan aljaber, video of sultan al—jaber, telling an online no science to say phasing out fossil fuels achieves the climate goal of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees above pre—industrial levels. speaking today at the cop28 summit, sultan al—jaber said that we need to limit to 1.5 degrees. we emphasise that they are focused and that he believes in a science. let that they are focused and that he believes in a science.— believes in a science. let me say from the outset _ believes in a science. let me say from the outset that _ believes in a science. let me say from the outset that everything i believes in a science. let me say i from the outset that everything this presidency has been working on continues to work on is focused and centred around the science. and, i have been crystal clear on that point in every opportunity i had with many around the world and all of my public engagements. i have always been very clear on the fact that we are making sure that everything we do is centred around the science. everything we do is centre

the presidency, dr sultan aljaber, he's calling this an historic agreement, but it is hedged around withuestions and doubts. it calls on countries to contribute to ambitious actions to tackle climate change. now, i could do a single plate and claim to have contributed to doing the washing up, but would you consider that i had really pulled my weight? the president of these talks was in no doubt how important it was. now we can truly say that we united and we acted and truly delivered. there was support from many countries, especially richer nations. to have as strong a document as has been put together, i find, is cause for optimism, cause for gratitude, and cause for some significant congratulations to everybody here. and congratulations from saudi arabia, too, which had pushed hard to weaken the commitment. small island states are on the front line of climate change. many of their representatives were not in the room when the hammer went down and they were not happy today. there is a litany of loopholes, they said, and it won't do enough to tame climate change. the course correction th

now, we did hear some positive comments from cop28 president sultan aljaber earlier saying he thinksl is over the language of a phase "out" of fossil fuels or a phase "down". there are 106 nations who want that phase out. but as we know, it only takes one country to block an entire deal. earlier this week donald trump was asked whether he was likely to rule as a dictator if he is returned to the white house. this is the answer he gave. except for day one. except for day one. i want to close the border and i want to drill, drill, drill. i'm... he says you're not going to be a dictator or you, no, other than day one. we are closing the border and we are drilling and then after that i'm not a dictator. in fact america is already drilling. and saudi arabia makes cuts, american production, is now at 13.2mn barrels a day, that is an all—time high. and yet look at the polling published today by ssrs in conjunction with cnn. nearly two—thirds of us adults say they are worried about the threat of climate change. more than half are worried about the impact of extreme weather. and a broad major

sultan aljabe who also heads up the uae state oil firm adnoc said this after a leaked video emerged ofg there was no scientific evidence for a need to completely cut the use of fossil fuels. he has insisted he does respect climate science. after ten yea rs, after ten years, grand that auto has finally released a trailer that auto has finally released a trailer for its sixth version of the game, set in a miami inspired by the city and it is a story of love and crime between its first female protagonists and an unnamed male lead. the developer release the trailer 15 hours earlier than expected after its first fleet online. the trailer says the game will not be released until 2025 so if you're a fan, you will have to wait a bit more to play it. evergrande has been given more time to work out a deal with its overseas creditors. a hong kong court adjourned the meeting that could have started the process to liquidate the company. the venture firm broke down what this means for the world's most indebted developer. the sixth adjournment will give them another month or so to figure out a better

sultan aljaber, who heads up the uae state oil firm adnoc, said this after a leaked video emerged ofere was no scientific evidence for a need to cut completely the use of fossil fuels. he has insisted since then that he does respect climate science. a big row when it comes to oil. the president of the south american country guyana has accused venezuela of trying to create a conflict over the disputed oil—rich region of essequibo. on sunday, caracas held a referendum on its claim to the territory, which it says was wrongly assigned in the 19th century to the british colonial authorities ruling guyana. the president said he wanted to assure his guyanese countrymen that there was nothing to worry about. after ten yea rs, after ten years, if it is a story of love and crime and its first female protagonist alysia and an unnamed male lead. the developer released the trailer 15 hours earlier than expected after it first leaked online. the trailers as the game won't be released until 2025, so fans will two way to play it. now to the china property market. evergrande has been given more time

needed to fund a greener future — cop president sultan aljaber defends the climate summit as it focusesn finance. and... its a gold rush. we take a look at what's behind record high prices in the precious metal. welcome to world business report. we start in dubai where the global climate summit — cop28 is in its fifth day after a weekend of unwelcome headlines. with the un secretary—general antonio guterres criticising a package of emissions reduction plans that he says "clearly fall short of what is required." well today the focus is on how the huge changes needed can be paid for. with summit president sultan al—jaber defending the progress so far — highlighting $57 billion and companies around net zero than ever before. joining me now is dr christine gulbranson, founder and ceo, of nova global ventures — a technology fund. dr gulbranson is at the summit bringing together future climate innovators with investors. why has been a fall in global funding green tech companies? there has been a fall globally with all sectors. an overall investment fall. but i think it is starting to pick up

sultan aljabe who also heads up the uae state oil firm adnoc said this after a leaked video emerged ofaying there was no scientific evidence for a need to completely cut the use of fossil fuels. he has insisted he does respect climate science. a big row when it comes to oil. the president of the south american country guyana has accused the venezuela government of trying to create a conflict over the disputed oil rich region of essequibo. on sunday caracas held a referendum on its claim to the territory which it said was wrongly assigned in the 19th century to the british colonial authorities ruling guyana. the president said he wanted to assure his guyanese ountrymen there was nothing to worry about. evergrande has been given more time to work out a deal with its overseas creditors was a. how can court adjourned the meeting though when and to liquidate. we broke down what this would likely mean for the world �*s most indebted developer. world 's most indebted developer.— developer. the sixth adjournment - developer. the sixth adjournment will. developer. the sixth | adjournment will g

sultan aljaber pressed countries to come together to reach a potentially historic deal.ns over an agreement for nations to drastically cut their fossil fuel use. it comes as scientists say that 2023 is certain to be the warmest year to date — mainly because of record carbon dioxide emissions and the rising impact of the el nino weather phenomenon. a short time ago, the president of this year's cop, sultan aljaber, reiterated his call for nations to strike a deal, with only days left for negotiators to iron out differences over the fate of fossil fuels. let's take a listen to what he said. this is the challenge that parties must rise to, against the clock. in fact, it is fast—moving. i will spend every moment focused on enabling, facilitating, and supporting the most ambitious outcome, and i am very optimistic that the new spirit we have generated here is helping make this cop a transformational cop, a cop that has the potential of changing the game. let's speak to my colleague carl nasman, who's at the cop28 summit in dubaifor us. an emphasis today on young people. must

the guardian newspaper published a video of sultan aljaber, telling an online event last month, thatbove pre—industrial levels. live now to kristina dahl, principal climate scientist at the union of concerned scientists — a nonprofit science advocacy organisation in the us. thank you for your time. the president of cop28 it said he's dismayed about the constant attempts to undermine his work, what do you make of that?— to undermine his work, what do you make of that? were leaders that are cathered at make of that? were leaders that are gathered at the _ make of that? were leaders that are gathered at the negotiations - make of that? were leaders that are gathered at the negotiations need i make of that? were leaders that are j gathered at the negotiations need to focus on the best available science, and what that sign says about the possibility of meeting the goal of limited warming to 1.5 celsius. what the science tells us is that it is critical that we/ our fossil fuel use if we are to meet that goal. in fact, if we look at the lifetime emissions from existing fossil fuel infrastru

the guardian newspaper published a video of sultan aljaber, telling an online event last month, that achieves the climate goal of limiting global temperature rise to one point five degrees above pre—industrial levels. to learn more about the importance of the cop targets, i spoke to kristina dahl, principal climate scientist at the union of concerned scientists — a nonprofit science advocacy organization in the us. what the science tells us is that it is critical that we slash our fossil fuel use if we are to meet that goal. in fact, if we look at the lifetime emissions from existing fossil fuel infrastructure and planned fossil fuel infrastructure, those emissions alone would bump us over that 1.5 degree celsius level. so it's critical that world leaders understand the latest signs, so they can come together around a common goal. science, so they can come together around a common goal. would you agree with al gore who said the cop process has been captured by oil—producing nations? how do you respond to that? it's difficult to see the presence of fossil fuel companies and their trad

the guardian newspaper published footage of sultan aljaber, telling an online event last month that there fossil fuels achieves the climate goal of limiting global temperature rise to one point five temperature rise to 1.5 degrees above pre—industrial levels. radio 4 presenter mishal husain spoke tojohn kerry, the united states special presidential envoy for climate. she asked him what concrete outcome he is hoping forfrom this un climate conference and what he made of the cop president's comments about fossil fuels. i hope we're going to raise ambition on a global basis, because we're behind in the reduction of cutting emissions. i hope that we will break new ground on finance, because we desperately need much larger sums of money deployed, investing in order to effect this transition. i'm very hopeful that the global stock—take, this is the first measurement of where we are since paris, and that needs to be an honest, open, transparent, forceful, candid document which really lays out the gaps where they exist and what we need to do to get where we need to go. if we did all of that, it w

the presidency, dr sultan aljaber, he's calling this an historic agreement, but it's hedged around withcalls on countries to contribute to ambitious actions to tackle climate change. now, i could do a single plate and claim to have contributed to doing the washing up, but would you consider that i'd really pulled my weight? the president of these talks was in no doubt how important it was. now we can truly say that we united and we acted and we truly delivered. applause there was support from many countries, especially mature nations. to countries, especially mature nations. ., ., ., nations. to have a strong document _ nations. to have a strong document has _ nations. to have a strong document has has - nations. to have a strong document has has been l nations. to have a strong l document has has been put together, ifind, is cause for optimism, cause for gratitude, and cause for some significant congratulations to everybody here. and congratulations from saudi arabia too, which had pushed hard to weaken the commitment. small islands later on the front line of climate change, many of th

sultan aljaber pressed countries to come together to reach a potentially historic deal.he conference have shared their concerns over an agreement for nations to drastically cut their fossil fuel use. it comes as scientists say that 2023 is certain to be the warmest year to date — mainly because of record carbon dioxide emissions and the rising impact of the el nino weather phenomenon. our correspondent carl nasman is at the summit in dubai for us. he explained how the focus today has shifted to the impact of climate change on young people. we are kicking off the second half here in dubai at cop28. after a fast start, this is when the going starts to get tough. speaking with some negotiators who have been in the room working on that text, they say there is still lots of work to get done and not a lot of time to do it. there are still much progress that needs to be made at some key topics like adaptation and the global stock—take, which is like a report card of each nation's progress on climate action and then a pledge to further increase that action. today in dubai, there

the presidency, dr sultan aljaber, he's calling this an historic agreement, but it is hedged around withs actions to tackle climate change. now, i could do a single plate and claim to have contributed to doing the washing up, but would you consider that i had really pulled my weight? the president of these talks was in no doubt how important it was. now we can truly say that we united and we acted and truly delivered. applause. there was a support from many countries, especially richer nations. i countries, especially richer nations. , ., , nations. i find it is to cause for optimism _ nations. i find it is to cause for optimism and _ nations. i find it is to cause for optimism and some - for optimism and some significant congratulations to everybody here. find everybody here. and congratulations - everybody here. andj congratulations from everybody here. and congratulations from saudi arabia, two, which had pushed harder to weaken the commitment. small island states weren't, often in the room when the gavel went down. they were loopholes, they said, and it won't do enough to tame climate

sultan aljaber pressed countries to come together to reach a potentially historic deal.oncerns over an agreement for nations to drastically cut their fossil fuel use. it comes as scientists say that 2023 is certain to be the warmest year to date — mainly because of record carbon dioxide emissions and the rising impact of the el nino weather phenomenon. in the last hour, the president of this year's cop, sultan al jaber. this is the challenge that parties must rise to, against the clock. in fact, it is fast—moving. i will spend every moment focused on enabling, facilitating, and supporting the most ambitious outcome, and i am very optimistic that the new spirit we have generated here is helping make this cop a transformation cop. a cop that has the potential of changing the game. live now to dubai, where we can speak to dr emma lawrance. she's from the institute of global health innovation at imperial college london, where she researches the impact of climate change on mental health. thank you forjoining us. can you start by explaining to me how climate change can impact

briefly, i mentioned the cop president, sultan aljaber.essure and came under criticism almost immediately, do you think this is some validation for him? in do you think this is some validation for him? ., ._ , do you think this is some validation for him? . , ., for him? in a way it is. he always presented _ for him? in a way it is. he always presented himself _ for him? in a way it is. he always presented himself as _ for him? in a way it is. he always presented himself as a _ for him? in a way it is. he always i presented himself as a deal-maker, for him? in a way it is. he always - presented himself as a deal-maker, a presented himself as a deal—maker, a can—do operator. whether it is oil and gas or renewables. i think he has achieved something that perhaps other people in that position wouldn't have been able to but there are big things missing, and particularly we are hearing from developing countries, they are not getting the help they desperately need. there is a kind of process under way to help them but it is quite long term. so i

the president, dr sultan aljaber, he's calling this an historic agreement, but it is hedged around with questions and doubts. it calls on countries to contribute to ambitious actions to tackle climate change. now, i could do a single plate and claim to have contributed to doing the washing up, but would you consider that i had really pulled my weight? the president of these talks was in no doubt how important it was. now we can truly say that united and we acted and truly delivered. there was support from many countries, especially richer nations. to have as strong a document as has been put together, i find, is cause for optimism, cause for gratitude, and cause for some significant congratulations to everybody here. and congratulations from saudi arabia, too, which had pushed hard to weaken the commitment. small island states are on the front line of climate change. many of their representatives were not in the room when the hammer went down and they were not happy today. there is a litany of loopholes, they said, and it won't do enough to tame climate change. the course correction tha

the president, dr sultan aljaber, he's calling this an historic agreement, but it is hedged around withions and doubts. it calls on countries to contribute to ambitious actions to tackle climate change. now, i could do a single plate and claim to have contributed to doing the washing up, but would you consider that i had really pulled my weight? the president of these talks was in no doubt how important it was. now we can truly say that we united and we acted and truly delivered. there was support from many countries, especially richer nations. to have as strong a document as has been put together, i find, is cause for optimism, cause for gratitude, and cause for some significant congratulations to everybody here. and congratulations from saudi arabia, too, which had pushed hard to weaken the commitment. small island states are on the front line of climate change. many of their representatives were not in the room when the hammer went down and they were not happy today. there is a litany of loopholes, they said, and it won't do enough to tame climate change. the course correction that i

the president, dr sultan aljaber, he's calling this an historic agreement, but it is hedged around with doubts. it calls on countries to contribute to ambitious actions to tackle climate change. now, i could do a single plate and claim to have contributed to doing the washing up, but would you consider that i had really pulled my weight? the president of these talks was in no doubt how important it was. now we can truly say that we united and we acted and truly delivered. there was support from many countries, especially richer nations. to have as strong a document as has been put together, i find, is cause for optimism, cause for gratitude, and cause for some significant congratulations to everybody here. and congratulations from saudi arabia, too, which had pushed hard to weaken the commitment. small island states are on the front line of climate change. many of their representatives were not in the room when the hammer went down and they were not happy today. there is a litany of loopholes, they said, and it won't do enough to tame climate change. the course correction that is needed

one notejust to end on, we heard, of course, that big standing ovation after sultan aljaber gavellednding ovation after that speech from samoa on behalf of these smaller states, and that lasted longer than that initial round of applause. that can just show you that there are plenty of concerns still about whether or not this deal goes far enough. the head of the un palestinian refugee agency — unrwa — says their capacity to deliver services in gaza is on the verge of collapse. and un agencies are warning of a public health disaster, with the hamas controlled health ministry saying that its supply of vaccines for children has run out. 85% of the population of gaza has been displaced by the war with israel, and people are living in overcrowded, unsanitary shelters. live now to fawaz gerges, professor of international relations at london school of economics. thank you for being here with us. how long do you think this war has got to run still? figs how long do you think this war has got to run still?— got to run still? as long as the united states _ got to run still? as long as the unite

and there was a really interesting call at the end, from dr sultan aljab, he said to the delegates now you, now you need to implement this deal, that is the crucial thing, this is a rousing call to action but it depends on countries choosing to act and that is up to them, if they do follow the suggestions in this agreement, then there would be ambitious action on climate, so in that sense, it is still all to play for. 0k. justin, thank you very much. the first minister of wales, mark drakeford, has announced he's standing down as labour leader, triggering a contest to find his successor. mr drakeford, who's 69, says he'll remain as first minister until his party elects a new leader. he's been first minister for five years. 0ur wales correspondent hywel griffith is in cardiff. how much of a surprise was in announcement this morning? well, ben, announcement this morning? well, ben. no-one _ announcement this morning? well, ben, no-one expected _ announcement this morning? well, ben, no-one expected it _ announcement this morning? well, ben, no-one expected it to - announcement this morni

sultan aljaber pressed countries to come together to reach a potentially historic deal.ence shared their concerns over an agreement from nations to drastically cut their fossil fuel use. this comes as scientists say that 2023 is certain to be the warmest year to date — mainly because of record emissions of carbon dioxide and the rising impact of the el nino weather phenomenon. let's speak to my colleague carl nasman, who's at the cop28 summit in dubai for us — where the focus today is the impact of climate change on young people. it is, and young people are often on the front line of the impact of climate change and that has been a topic of discussion here. plenty of youth advocates are in attendance in dubai and i am joined by one of them from mongolia. you are one of these youth negotiators who has access to the room to help negotiate these deals. what is the vibe like in there right now? i know it's been a difficult week of long hours negotiating?— difficult week of long hours negotiating? difficult week of long hours neurotiatin? , ~ , ., ., difficult week of long ho

the guardian newspaper published a video of sultan aljaber, telling an online event last month, thatature rise to one point five degrees above pre—industrial levels. but speaking today, the cop28 president said global emissions need to be reduced by forty—three percent if we want to stay within the one point five degree limit. he emphasised that they are focused on the science. let me say from the outset that everything this presidency has been working on continues to work on, and it is focused on and centres around the science. and i have been crystal—clear on that point, at every opportunity i had with many around the world, and all my public engagements, and i have always been very clear on the fact we are making sure that everything we do is centred around the science. let's hear from harry? boyd—carpenter, the managing director of climate strategy and delivery at the european bank for reconstruction and development. thank you so much for being here live on the programme. let me ask you first of all about those comments of going back to living in caves. the danger is comments lik

the uae's sultan aljaber is hosting the whole event and in the a panel discussion he said "there's no science indicating fossil fuels must be fazed out to restrict global warming". how many times have we been told science is in argument. mary robinson responded angrily. "we're in absolute crisis because we've not committed facing out fissile fuels".x the sultan responded stop pointing fingers, stop it. angry exchange at the heart of the entity. what you've got is a fundamental disagreement about climate policy and it's spilling out at cop28. current policy is not working and emissions are rising and so are global temperatures. but john kerry doubles down committing america to closing all coal fired power plants and president biden thinks coal can be replaced by wind and solar all across america. dream on, mr. president. it's not happening. states along the eastern sea board are not going to get the electricity they need from the giant offshore wind farms, many of which have been canceled or suspended. biden is pushing us into electric vehicles but we're not buying them. promises plent

about what�*s going on with the opec nations, about what�*s going on with the cop28 president, sultan aljaberhe tell you? right, so we had him this morning at the indigenous peoples' caucus because it is the endgame, the last three days, we wanted to have what we requested to be in the text, so what he said is like how he can help the indigenous peoples' language to be in the outcome. yes, this is worthy, but for us, how we can have loss and damage governors to get the permanent seat and active role of the observer, because the losses and damage are in our land. we have to be guardians of all the funding to go directly into the communities. this is the loss and damage fund that was improved on day one, and what you�*re saying is you want to have a role in terms of how that money will be distributed. absolutely. you know, when there is losses then they wanted to dam it, most of the time theyjust like go channel to the countries that have it, and it goes through ministries, processes, etc, but the communities who are losing their culture, their identity, and who can prevent it, it's very hard t

the summit�*s president, sultan aljaber, hearing no objection many said this could not be done.l.17. hearing no objection, it is so decided. applause language appears to have been weakened. the un's climate chief, simon stiell, said it marked the beginning of the end of fossilfuel use. but the bloc of thirty—nine small island states — some of the countries most vulnerable to global warming —— said the agreement did not go far enough and was incremental, rather than transformational. the cop28 president praised the deal as an "historic package". everyone came together from day one. everyone came together from day one. everyone reacted and everyone delivered. we mobilised more than 83 billion us dollars in new financial commitments. this is just the first stage in a long legislative process. in fact, it would have been so unusual for a rishi sunak to lose at this stage because no government has lost at that stage since 1986. yet yesterday morning, genuinely seemed in question. and we delivered world first after world first. declarations on food, declarations on health. many more o