Cop26: Countries to make commitments on deforestation and methane emissions 

On the second day of the Cop26 climate change summit in Glasgow on Tuesday, leaders covering 85% of the world’s forests will commit to halt and reverse deforestation and land degradation by 2030

Climate activists during a demonstration by the River Clyde in front the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow where Cop26 is being held. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA

Countries are outlining commitments to curb deforestation and cut methane emissions at Cop26 as part of efforts to drive efforts to tackle the climate crisis.

More than 100 world leaders will sign up to a landmark agreement to protect and restore the Earth’s forests, the British Government has said.