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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 second day of the critical COP26 World Leaders Summit. Yesterday over 100 Heads of State and Government gathered to set the stage for the detailed negotiations that will unfold in the coming days. Key themes for discussion include reducing emissions and restoring vital habitats, to adapting to extreme weather events and increasing the provision of support to developing countries.

Watch the sessions live and see what's on today

The Prime Minister addressed World Leaders at COP26, inviting them to show historic leadership and courage by getting real about the climate, and turning the tide against the current crisis.

COP26 People's Advocate Sir David Attenborough addressed world leaders at the COP26 Opening Ceremony.

The COP26 Presidency and High-Level Climate Champions issued a press release on the first day of the summit.

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After a full day of negotiations were complete, members of the Royal Family welcomed the Prime Minister and world leaders to a reception at Kelvingrove Art Gallery. Check out images from the night here.

Watch the video of World Leaders gathering at the Opening Ceremony of the World Leaders Summit of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26).

Green Zone Update

The Green Zone had a successful first day with three thousand visitors and over 100 journalists in attendance. Nicola Sturgeon and the Chief Rabbi came through to visit events and exhibitors. The YOUNGO event highlighted how youth-led climate action can have an impact. Maisie Williams did an Instagram Live with the UNFCCC and young activists.

Tuesday's highlights will include exhibits EcoSynagogue (a project of the Board of Deputies of British Jews), Save the Children International and Uma Gota no Oceano, along with events: The Farewell Glacier by Nick Drake and Fairtrade Farmers: Our Food and the Fight for Climate Justice.

You can access virtual events via the Green Zone Programme of Events and discover even more inspiring content through the Google Arts & Culture Digital Green Zone. Set reminders to stream events via the COP26 YouTube page.

From its solar powered chocolate factory to ethically sourced cacao beans, Climate Leader Shane Neary has put sustainability at the heart of Neary Nogs Chocolate Makers in Northern Ireland.

What's Coming Up?

World Leaders Summit - Day 2
2 November

Today, world leaders will give further national statements setting out the ambitious actions that they are taking domestically and internationally to accelerate urgent action this decade. There are leader events on action on forests and land use from 9:15-12:45 and on accelerating clean technology, innovation and development from 14:15-16:30.

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