UK names a climate security envoy as island leaders warn of a ‘life-or-death’ crisis — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uk-names-a-climate-security-envoy-as-island-leaders-warn-of-a-life-or-death-crisisContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. UK appoints climate security envoy as island nations warn of existential threathttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uk-names-a-climate-security-envoy-as-island-leaders-warn-of-a-life-or-death-crisishttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uk-names-a-climate-security-envoy-as-island-leaders-warn-of-a-life-or-death-crisis#u201875Sun, 15 Nov 2026 06:42:05 +0000The UK has named a dedicated climate security envoy while leaders from vulnerable island nations describe the crisis as 'life-or-death' at the COP31 summit. Greta Thunberg told delegates that 'no one is coming to rescue us,' underscoring frustration with the pace of global action. Meanwhile, UK politician Andy Burnham faces scrutiny over his climate credentials as he attends the talks, with critics highlighting his stance on North Sea drilling and tensions between cheaper energy and net-zero commitments.Why it mattersThe envoy appointment signals London's effort to fra