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New targets for reducing emissions, cutting back on fossil fuels and ending deforestation were agreed by world leaders at the COP26 summit.

Nations Are meeting again in Bonn to discuss progress since the Glasgow Climate Pact was signed at COP26. So, Are they keeping their promises?

What was agreed?

In Glasgow, Countries agreed to submit more ambitious climate plans, including cuts to emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2).

Why does it matter?

Carbon dioxide is. Reducing emissions is needed to help keep temperature rises within 1. 5C. Above this could cause " climate catastrophe" .

What's been done?

Countries were given a - But currently only 11 Countries out of 196 have done so.

However, recent analysis suggests That since summer 2021. This could have a significant impact as it is responsible for 27% of The World 's emissions.

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What is COP and the Bonn Climate Change Conference?

What was agreed?

COP26 included a plan to reduce use of Coal - which is responsible for 40% of annual CO2 emissions.

World leaders also agreed to phase-out inefficient oil and gas subsidies. These Are government payments That artificially lower The Price of fossil fuels.

Why does it matter?

The UN climate science body, the IPCC, says.

What's been done?

There Are Are now 34 Countries , compared with 41 at The Beginning of Last Year .

China , agreed " all overseas Coal -fired power projects completely".

However, India - The Next largest consumer of Coal - That it was increasing production of Coal power and reopening 100 plants.

Fossil fuel subsidies also increased in 2021, (IEA). But Sabrina Muller, policy analyst at the London School of Economics, thinks this is.

What was agreed?

More Than 100 Countries - with about 85% of The World 's forests - by 2030.

Why does it matter?

This is seen as vital, as trees absorb

What's been done?

Half The World 's forests Are in just five Countries - Russia , Brazil , Canada, the US and China - so their actions could make a Big Difference .

In April, US President Biden to protect old-growth forests on government land.

But in Brazil - Home to More Than half of the Amazon Rainforest -

Frances Seymour of research group The World Resources Institute (WRI) said This Was not surprising " in light of the relaxation of environmental enforcement" by Brazil 's government.

Another challenge is in Russia , which is facing a significant wildfire season. It lost.

What was agreed?

Richer Countries agreed to provide $100bn (£72bn) a year to developing nations for Climate Action by The End of 2022 - a pledge That was missed in 2020.

Why does it matter?

Developing nations need The Money to Move Away from fossil fuels, by doing things like investing in green technologies. They also need to prepare for the worst impacts of Climate Change .

What's been done?

Despite the EU, US, Canada and Australia all increasing funding pledges, because of their relative wealth and previous emissions.

The UK, France, Germany and Japan Are matching or providing More Than needed.

What was agreed?

A was agreed by More Than 100 Countries .

The big emitters - China , Russia and India - Are yet to join, although China with the US to work on the issue.

Why does it matter?

Methane is currently responsible for a third of human-generated warming.

What's been done?

Last Year , Methane levels had seen their biggest annual increase since records began,

Farming and the energy sector Are the main sources of Methane - and the increase in oil and gas use as Covid measures ease could be partially responsible.

Source of news: bbc.com