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COP26 is considered the most important UN climate conference since the Paris Agreement was ratified in 2015. In the event, nations committed to the Agreement must update their nationally determined contributions (NDCs). They will also consider the implications of the IPCC's landmark report on climate change, which outlined the stark differences between the Agreement's 2C and 1.5C trajectories. At the end of 2019, when it was confirmed that the UK would host COP26 and Italy would handle the pre-conference events, the event's momentum seemed unstoppable, even as questions were raised about the UK's ability to plan in time for amidst Brexit and the general election. But COVID-19 has affected all sectors of the economy and the practical aspects of daily activities that we took for granted. Therefore, the COP26 Secretariat made the decision to postpone the conference for a full 12 months. The decision was very well received throughout the green economy. While some expressed concern about the window of time closing to achieve a net-zero world, the general atmosphere was one of understanding and support.
Additionally, many organizations have organized their own events designed to keep climate action on the international and business agenda until November 2021. Here, Edie summarizes some of the debates, discussions and actions taking place during the original program of COP26. The Race to Zero – November 9 to November 19 The UK will host a COP26 “launch” event on December 12 to mark Europe Cell Phone Number List the fifth anniversary of the Paris Agreement. Ahead of this event, and in preparation for the UNFCCC Climate Dialogues later this month, the global campaign team »Race to Zero» has organized nine days of high-level discussions between world leaders, trade and NGOs. The dialogues will cover best practice advice for policymakers seeking to decarbonise the hardest-to-reduce sectors, including transport, heavy industry and heating. They will also provide an overview of the current state of water management, marine conservation and nature-based solutions. Broader topics will also be discussed, such as the impact of climate change on human health and the urgency of transforming financial systems.
The Youth Climate Summit – November 9 to November 13 The new generation of climate activism is being driven by young people. Since Greta Thunberg first staged a one-woman protest outside the Swedish parliament in 2018, Fridays for Future and School Strike for Climate have become global movements. It is no surprise, then, that Generation Z is behind several of the climate-related events and campaigns taking place this month. The Youth Climate Summit is being coordinated by the Global Action Plan and the London Schools Green Network. It will help primary and secondary teachers and their classes connect with other schools across the UK to discuss topics such as nature conservation and restoration; pollution and waste management; food and agriculture as well as fashion and consumer behavior. Mock COP – November 19 to December 1 The mock COP26 has been organized by hundreds of student activists from around the world and its ultimate goal is to develop a legal treaty that national governments can agree to. Delegates will express their concerns and demands on topics such as green jobs, sustainability education and ecological literacy, which will help ClientEarth experts produce this document.