Australia's 2030 target "fixed"

After hours of one-on-one huddles and two weeks of negotiations, countries participating in United Nations talks to curb global warming have struck a deal, agreeing to the Glasgow Climate Pact. All 197 parties of the United Nations have signed up, despite some reservation, disappointment and a last minute controversy around the wording of coal in the document.

Alok Sharma President COP26 receives standing ovation at COP26 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Britain, 13 November 2021. Source: AAP