The Abu Dhabi Ascent, which will take place on 4-5 May, will bring together high profile politicians and business leaders, including Al Gore, Tony Blair and Unilever CEO Paul Polman, in an attempt to ratchet up ambition before the Summit.

This will be the last opportunity for countries to discuss their intentions for the September gathering, where heads of states have been invited to announce bold actions to tackle climate change.

Many consider the Summit to be vital to the overall success of a UN climate treaty, scheduled to be signed in Paris next year, but so far few leaders have committed to attend.

Available at: http://www.rtcc.org/2014/04/30/ministers-to-meet-in-abu-dhabi-to-prepare-bold-climate-pledges/