He said it is “very important” that nations update their goals and send top leaders to the climate talks every year, at this point.
“When you are on the verge of the abyss, it’s not important to discuss what will be your fourth or fifth step,” he said.
Finance was mobilised behind the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero. The UK officials looked to build on the World Leaders Summit with Cop thematic days, multinational pledges on deforestation, hydrogen, net-zero vehicles and methane that were hailed as clear wins for driving the projected temperature rise down to 1.5C.