Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Climate Talks End in Shambles, No Agreement Reached
The big meeting about climate change, called COP26, ended without all countries agreeing on important things.
Some countries didn't want to stop using coal or send more money to help others deal with climate change.
This made many people sad because they wanted stronger promises to fight global warming.
COP26 climate summit ended without a consensus on key issues
Countries failed to agree on phasing out coal and increasing climate finance
India and China opposed stricter emissions cuts, blocking progress
Final text watered down to reflect lowest common denominator
Activists and vulnerable countries express disappointment
- Who
- Countries around the world, including India and China
- What
- Failed to reach an agreement on climate action at COP26
- When
- November 13, 2021
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Why
- Disagreements over phasing out coal, increasing climate finance, and emissions cuts
Stricter Action
Economic Concerns
Coal Phase-out
Stricter Action
Developed countries should phase out coal immediately
Economic Concerns
Developing countries need coal for economic growth
Climate Finance
Stricter Action
Rich countries should provide $100 billion annually to help developing countries adapt
Economic Concerns
Current pledges are insufficient and not enough to meet the goal
- Duration
- Two weeks
- Attendance
- Over 120 world leaders and 40,000 delegates
- Goal
- Strengthen global response to climate change
- Outcome
- No consensus on key issues
