COP26: Together for our planet- UNITED NATIONS- OH NO!!!!!
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- Oct 30, 2021
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COP26: Together for our planet COP26: Together for our planet | United Nations
The latest round of global climate talks will take place from 31 October to 12 November 2021 in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Thousands of government delegates and people from civil society, business and the media will gather to advance climate action. The world will be watching and demanding that national leaders rise to the moment, given the mounting climate crisis and far-reaching consequences for a livable future. Science confirms we have reached a “code red” for our world. Check out the schedule for COP26. Learn more about the World Leaders Summit. COP: What’s that? COP stands for the conference of the Parties to the 1992 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which set the stage for all international cooperation on climate. The COP is the top decision-making body for implementing the Convention and follow-up instruments like the 2015 Paris Agreement. Generally meeting once a year, the COP reviews national reports on emissions reductions and other climate measures. Glasgow will host the twenty-sixth COP. Learn more. What’s at stake? Under the presidency of the United Kingdom, COP26 must be a turning point. It must deliver bold, large-scale and rapid actions by national leaders, for people and the planet. Countries must come together and collaborate to rebuild trust, re-energize action, and deliver in full on the promises made in the Paris Agreement. Three top priorities are: Keep global temperature rise to no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius through rapid, bold emissions cuts and net-zero commitments. Increase international finance for adaptation to at least half the total spent on climate action. Meet the existing commitment to provide $100 billion in international climate finance each year so that developing countries can invest in green technologies, and protect lives and livelihoods against worsening climate impacts. What’s happening day by day? While government talks are the heart of the COP, it also features an array of activities, such as theme days, side events, report launches and exhibits. Keep an eye out for pop-up demonstrations. Expect to see and hear from government and business leaders, activists, celebrities, youth advocates, community changemakers and more from every part of the world. For more on the meeting agenda and schedule, check here. Get prepared with this comprehensive list of events and exhibits. Explore the “green zone” that will feature side events open to the public. Learn about the Paris Agreement on climate change (including a take from Aidan Gallagher). Hear from climate leader Patricia Espinosa about the upcoming climate talks in Glasgow. Keep up to date as preparations accelerate. The science See the latest research and analysis from the United Nations as well as climate action facts. Which countries are taking steps? Who are the biggest emitters? Our net-zero page explains why we need steep emissions cuts now and tracks country commitments to action.
Adaptation What is climate adaptation? Why is it so important for every country? Find out how we can protect lives and livelihoods as the climate changes. Finance How will the world foot the bill? We explain the issues and the value of financing climate action. Sustainable Development Goals Climate action is a global goal. And it contributes to all other SDGs. Learn more.
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