GlobalWarming & ClimateChange News Desk – Many outlets cover the opening of the UN’s COP17 in Yerevan, with Agence France-Presse beginning its report on most countries joined a historic call four years ago to halt and reverse the destruction of nature by 2030 but governments have been slow to act on these pledges.

Nearly 200 nations are gathering in Armenia on Monday for critical negotiations as governments come under pressure to salvage a landmark nature pact whose goals are slipping out of reach.

Many goals of the so-called ‘Paris Agreement for nature’ are falling behind, including a centrepiece commitment to protect 30% of Earth’s land and oceans. Some of the toughest objectives of the pact, such as cutting subsidies for fossil fuels and other powerful industries, have made little progress.”

The Guardian has published an explainer headlined: “COP17 at a glance: everything you need to know about the UN’s nature summit.” Edie also has an article with “everything you need to know” about COP17.

Meanwhile, EU Observer carries a comment piece by Spanish MEP Cesar Luena under the headline: “Europe can’t lead on nature at COP17 while cutting biodiversity cash at home.” Rapporteur says: “Question of who pays set to loom large at COP17 biodiversity summit.”

China’s state newswire Xinhua says: “Leaders’ summit puts security, regional cooperation, finance at heart of upcoming COP17.” [See Carbon Brief’s COP17 page for four preview articles. Carbon Brief’s Orla Dwyer and Aruna Chandrasekhar are both in Yerevan for the next fortnight to cover the negotiations.]

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