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TODAY AT COP26
Find out what's happening today and what's coming up at COP26

The Latest News

This is the first day of the critical COP26 World Leaders Summit, when governments, civil society, businesses, and international organisations will set out their shared ambition for urgent action that will keep the planet within 1.5 degrees of heating, protecting people and nature from the catastrophic impacts of the climate crisis.

Watch all the sessions from Glasgow and see what's on today

Watch yesterday's press conference with UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Patricia Espinosa and COP26 President Alok Sharma.

Executive Secretary of UN Climate Change, Patricia Espinosa, underlines that greater ambition is now critical if we are to address the crisis, and support the vulnerable.

COP President Alok Sharma was interviewed on The Andrew Marr Show about the huge challenge we all face - and the UK's commitment to meeting it.

The Green Zone officially opened at 09:00! Access virtual events via the Green Zone Programme of Events and discover even more inspiring content through the Google Arts & Culture Digital Green Zone. Highlights will include exhibits Uma Gota no Oceano and Climate Sunday (Churches Together in Britain and Ireland), along with events Preserving the Planet: women in agriculture and Climate change action: YOUNGO approach. Set reminders to stream events via the COP26 YouTube page.

Updates for Registered Attendees

If you are coming to COP26, you need to show proof of a negative COVID-19 rapid lateral flow test taken and reported online on the same day that you plan to attend.
Click here for our full guidance.

In order to ensure security protocols are implemented and ensure smooth transition of delegates during the World Leaders' Summit, registration for observers will be closed today, 1 November, until 2pm Click here for more information.

"I believe you can have the biggest impact by being at the heart of the issue."
#OneStepGreener Climate Leader Lara Edison of Encirc explains how the Chester-based company prioritises sustainability by using 100% renewable fuel and 100% recycled glass in their products

16th UN Conference of Youth Successfully Concludes

The 16th UN Conference of Youth (COY16) in Glasgow concluded yesterday, having served as the official space for capacity building for young climate leaders ahead of COP26.

Throughout the YOUNGO-led event, young climate leaders engaged in workshops, a green jobs fair and training sessions, joined by UK Government officials, including COP President, Alok Sharma.

COY16 culminated in a Global Youth Position Statement, setting out a suite of priorities ranging from wildlife and conservation through to climate finance and markets.

What's Coming Up?

World Leaders Summit - Day 2
2 November

As over 100 Heads of State and Government gather to set the stage for the detailed negotiations that will unfold in the coming days, key themes - from reducing emissions and restoring vital habitats, to adapting to extreme weather events and increasing the provision of support to developing countries - will be on the agenda. This Tuesday, all nations expect their representatives to work together to create a decisive and just solution to the greatest threat humanity has ever faced.

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