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COP27 has begun, and this year it's being held in Egypt.
When the climate summit was held in Glasgow last year, countries involved promised that by COP27, they would have bigger and more ambitious targets to help reduce climate change.
So what should we be looking out for at COP27? BBC Science correspondent Victoria Gill breaks it down for us.
For the first time ever there will be an official space at the UN climate change conference for young people.
The Children and Youth Pavilion at COP27 will mean they can hold and take part in discussions and negotiations.
There will also be a special Youth and Future Generations Day on 10 November which will include two round-table discussions between young people and negotiators.
Dr Omnia El Omrani has been made the Youth Envoy. She said her priority is to break down the barriers between "youth and policy makers".
COP27 will take place in Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt from 6 to 18 November.
The annual UN climate summits are meant to help governments agree steps to limit global temperature rises.
The UK hosted last year's summit, COP26, in Glasgow in November 2021.
COP27 will be the first UN climate conference held in Africa since COP22 was held in Morocco in 2016, so there are hope that it will bring more focus to the continent.
Following COP26 which was held in Glasgow, many people including Greta Thunberg criticised the lack of action.
At a mass rally in the city in November 2021 Greta called the event a "failure" suggesting world leaders were talking too much.
Around 90 heads of state have so far confirmed their attendance at COP27, a senior Egyptian official has said.
But there has been some disappointment over who will be going to represent the UK.
A few weeks ago Buckingham Palace confirmed that King Charles would not be attending and it was announced that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak also said he won't be going.
Opposition parties and environmental groups criticised the decision suggesting the government was not taking the climate crisis seriously enough.
However, Downing Street confirmed Mr Sunak will be attending the climate summit, with the prime minister arriving in Egypt on Sunday.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres told the BBC that he would like to see both the PM and King Charles in attendance. Also that the presence of young activist Greta Thunberg at COP27 would be" very much welcome", even though she has also said she would not attend.
What are the aims of COP27?
Global temperatures have risen 1.1C and are heading towards 1.5C, according to the UN's climate scientists, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
If temperatures rise 1.7 to 1.8C above 1850s levels, the IPCC says that half the word's population could be exposed to life-threatening heat and humidity.
When 194 countries signed the Paris Agreement in 2015 they pledged to "pursue efforts" to limit global temperature rises to 1.5C
Secretary General António Guterres speaking in New York ahead of the COP27 said it needed to be a priority.
"We need to tell the truth. The truth is that the impact of climate change on a number of countries in the world, especially hotspots, is already devastating," he said.
What are the challenges for COP27?
The BBC's climate expert, Justin Rowlatt, says some leaders might find it difficult to agree with each other on many issue.
As energy and gas prices rise across the world, there will be different opinions on how to use funding to look after the planet.
Other countries have spent billions in offering military support to Ukraine, so might be hesitant when it comes to spending more money.
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COP27 has begun, and this year it's being held in Egypt.
When the climate summit was held in Glasgow last year, countries involved promised that by COP27, they would have bigger and more ambitious targets to help reduce climate change.
So what should we be looking out for at COP27? BBC Science correspondent Victoria Gill breaks it down for us.
For the first time ever there will be an official space at the UN climate change conference for young people.
The Children and Youth Pavilion at COP27 will mean they can hold and take part in discussions and negotiations.
There will also be a special Youth and Future Generations Day on 10 November which will include two round-table discussions between young people and negotiators.
Dr Omnia El Omrani has been made the Youth Envoy. She said her priority is to break down the barriers between "youth and policy makers".
COP27 will take place in Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt from 6 to 18 November.
The annual UN climate summits are meant to help governments agree steps to limit global temperature rises.
The UK hosted last year's summit, COP26, in Glasgow in November 2021.
COP27 will be the first UN climate conference held in Africa since COP22 was held in Morocco in 2016, so there are hope that it will bring more focus to the continent.
Following COP26 which was held in Glasgow, many people including Greta Thunberg criticised the lack of action.
At a mass rally in the city in November 2021 Greta called the event a "failure" suggesting world leaders were talking too much.
Around 90 heads of state have so far confirmed their attendance at COP27, a senior Egyptian official has said.
But there has been some disappointment over who will be going to represent the UK.
A few weeks ago Buckingham Palace confirmed that King Charles would not be attending and it was announced that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak also said he won't be going.
Opposition parties and environmental groups criticised the decision suggesting the government was not taking the climate crisis seriously enough.
However, Downing Street confirmed Mr Sunak will be attending the climate summit, with the prime minister arriving in Egypt on Sunday.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres told the BBC that he would like to see both the PM and King Charles in attendance. Also that the presence of young activist Greta Thunberg at COP27 would be" very much welcome", even though she has also said she would not attend.
What are the aims of COP27?
Global temperatures have risen 1.1C and are heading towards 1.5C, according to the UN's climate scientists, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
If temperatures rise 1.7 to 1.8C above 1850s levels, the IPCC says that half the word's population could be exposed to life-threatening heat and humidity.
When 194 countries signed the Paris Agreement in 2015 they pledged to "pursue efforts" to limit global temperature rises to 1.5C
Secretary General António Guterres speaking in New York ahead of the COP27 said it needed to be a priority.
"We need to tell the truth. The truth is that the impact of climate change on a number of countries in the world, especially hotspots, is already devastating," he said.
What are the challenges for COP27?
The BBC's climate expert, Justin Rowlatt, says some leaders might find it difficult to agree with each other on many issue.
As energy and gas prices rise across the world, there will be different opinions on how to use funding to look after the planet.
Other countries have spent billions in offering military support to Ukraine, so might be hesitant when it comes to spending more money.
We have everything for an inquisitive mind – do you want to know what’s going on in the world? Complex stories explained in a way that makes sense to you? Well, you’re in the right place!
At Newsround we bring you news stories which are affecting you and hear your opinion, the latest trends, movie reviews and what you’re doing to help each other and the environment. Want top tips on the latest video games? Want to know more about what’s going on in the world of sport and music? Then you’re in the right place.
Why not sit back, enjoy and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss one of our videos.
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