Cop27: record number of fossil fuel lobbyists at climate conference - live

Latest developments from the UN event, where the theme of the day is science and youthA new analysis by the groups Global Witness, Corporate Europe Observatory and Corporate Accountability has calculated that 636 fossil fuel lobbyists are registered to attend Cop27.This is up more than 25% from last year, and the number is larger than any single national delegation except the United Arab Emirates, they report.Nancy Pelosi will speak at the climate summit at around 11:15am London time in what might be one of her last appearances as House speaker in the US. It comes after a better than expected performance by the Democrats in the midterm elections, but it seems like they are on course to lose control of the House of Representatives. Several youth-led events will be held throughout the day, including intergenerational panels on loss and damage, mitigation and a just transition. Yesterday evening, the sister of the jailed hunger striker Alaa Abd el-Fattah was informed that a pro-government lawyer has filed a case against her with the Egyptian public prosecutor accusing her of espionage and "spreading false news" after she spoke earlier this week at Cop27, reported the Guardian's Ruth Michaelson and Patrick Wintour. Activists are wearing white today at Cop27 in solidarity with murdered land defenders and political prisoners, with protests planned throughout the day. UK business secretary Grant Shapps is at the climate summit where he is likely to face questions about North sea oil and gas and onshore wind. Continue reading...