UN Climate Summit 2021
Glasgow, 2021
The UN's climate body (UNFCCC) decided to postpone the Glasgow climate summit from November until next year due to COVID-19. The climate summit, to be hosted by the UK for the very first time, is widely regarded across science and policy as the last opportunity for the international community to lift ambition in order to deliver the temperature goals of the Paris Agreement. In the coming months, we will continue to bring you regular updates on events, issues and perspectives relevant to the summit - whether looking at the UN talks themselves, the UK government's moves to speed decarbonisation in advance of the summit, public engagement, or anything else.
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Latest Blogs
The UK must lead by example to inspire reciprocal action
Success in Glasgow is contingent on the UK walking the walk at home, says Energy Institute Chief Executive Louise Kingham OBE FEI
Advertising Association on the road to Glasgow
James Best reveals the Advertising Association's plans to help combat climate change ahead of the UN summit next year
Why the UK’s ‘green recovery’ matters for COP26
As the UK emerges from lockdown a green stimulus package will rebuild the economy, create jobs and lay down a marker for the UN summit next year
Paris promised us a healthier world, and now it’s time to deliver
Nigel Topping explains why now is the time to deliver on the Paris Agreement and embark on the Race to Zero
When a ‘Race to Zero’ is a race to the top
Dr Alison Doig discusses why the launch of the 'Race to Zero' is a big deal
COP26: A year and a half's work begins now
Governments highlight 'urgency' after climate summit rescheduling, but some seem more urgent than others
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A Short(-ish) History of the UN Climate Summits
From Margaret to Madrid, we take you back to the dawn of global climate action and guide you through its checkered 30-year history.
View full infographic here.
Briefings
Learn more about why the Glasgow Summit is so pivotal and what it has to deliver.
UK diplomacy and influence ahead of COP26
What UK actions will increase the likelihood of a successful outcome at COP26? Read more
The Paris Climate Agreement
What's in the historic UN climate deal? Read more
What is COP26, who will attend it and why does it matter?
What is COP26? What will happen in Glasgow, and can I attend? This Q&A aims to answer all your questions on COP26 Read more
Road to Glasgow: Key summit asks
Three essentials, three nice-to-haves: What the Glasgow summit has to deliver. Read more
UK to host 2021 UN climate summit, COP26
The significance of Glasgow hosting COP26 for the UK, and the world. Read more
The impact of COVID-19 on CO2 emissions
Have COVID-19 restrictions been good or bad news for climate change? Read more
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