We need revolutionary action to save the planet: full transcript of Prince Charles' Davos speech

Ladies and gentlemen, I am most touched that Professor Klaus Schwab should have invited me to be with you as we mark the 50th anniversary of the World Economic Forum and its mission to “improve the state of the world”. It is this mission, and the urgent need to shape the next 50 years, that has inspired me to be with you here today, after an absence of 30 years I hate to tell you.

Prince Charles speaks to the World Economic
 Forum for the first time in 30 years.

We are in the midst of a crisis that is now, I hope, well understood. Global warming, climate change, and the devastating loss of biodiversity are the greatest threats humanity has ever faced – and one largely of our own creation.

I have dedicated much of my life to the restoration of harmony between humanity, nature and the environment, and to the encouragement of corporate social and environmental responsibility. Quite frankly, it has been a bit of an uphill struggle. But, now, it is time to take it to the next level.

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G20 countries triple coal power subsidies despite climate crisis

G20 countries have almost tripled the subsidies they give to coal-fired power plants in recent years, despite the urgent need to cut the carbon emissions driving the climate crisis.

A protest against the Drax power station in North Yorkshire.

The bloc of major economies pledged a decade ago to phase out all fossil fuel subsidies.

The figures, published in a report by the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) and others, show that Japan is one of the biggest financial supporters of coal, despite the prime minister, Shinzo Abe, having said in September: “Climate change can be life-threatening to all generations … We must take more robust actions and reduce the use of fossil fuels.” The annual G20 meeting begins in Japan on Friday.

Read the story from The Guardian by Damian Carrington - “G20 countries triple coal power subsidies despite climate crisis."

Climate plan stays despite Fiji: Morrison

Scott Morrison is sticking with Australia's climate change targets despite strong criticism from Fiji about the urgent need to move to cleaner energy.

Scott Morrison serves sausages to young rugby league players in Fiji.CREDIT:

The prime minister says Australia's emissions reduction targets will remain the same, but money will be spent to help Pacific nations tackle the effects of climate change.

Read the story from The Age by Angus Livingston - “Climate plan stays despite Fiji: Morrison.”