Rishi Sunak to call for ‘global mission for clean growth’ at COP27

Rishi Sunak will call for a “global mission for clean growth” as he joins other world leaders at the start of the latest COP27 international climate change talks in Egypt.

Downing Street said the Prime Minister will look to realise pledges made at last year’s COP26 in Glasgow, with more than ￡200 million in UK funding to protect forests and invest in “green” technologies.

However, Mr Sunak, who initially said he wouldn’t attend the conference, has faced criticism at home for the Government’s opposition to new onshore wind and the issuing of new oil and gas licences.

In his opening address on Monday, around 4pm UK time, he will say it is essential countries stick to commitments made in Glasgow if the world is to avoid the worst impact of climate change.