Cop26: world poised for big leap forward on climate crisis, says John Kerry

Exclusive: upbeat US climate envoy anticipates big announcements from key players at Glasgow talks

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The world is poised to make a big leap forward at the UN Cop26 climate summit, with world leaders sharpening their pencils" to make fresh commitments that could put the goals of the 2015 Paris agreement within reach, John Kerry has said.

Kerry, special envoy for climate to Joe Biden, gave an upbeat assessment of the prospects for Cop26, which begins in Glasgow at the end of this month, saying he anticipated surprising announcements" from key countries.