COP26 Update - 13 November 2021

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TODAY AT COP26
Find out what happened in week two and what's been achieved at COP26

Following yesterday’s final scheduled day of COP26 and continued negotiations, today we expect to see an agreed outcome and a final text, with revised documents being issued and made available this morning.

A short informal plenary will also take place this morning. Then a formal plenary meeting is envisaged in the afternoon to adopt decisions and close the session.

Read a message from COP26 President Alok Sharma on progress.

You can still visit the official UNFCCC streaming portal to watch recordings of the Blue Zone plenary sessions and workshops and discover inspiring stories through the Google Arts & Culture Digital Green Zone.

You can go back and watch key events at the COP26 YouTube page too.

People all around the world are now looking to COP26, hoping that the delegates can agree the steps needed to keep 1.5 alive, in a way that is just, fair and sustainable. But it will take all of us working together to get there.

Yesterday's Highlights

The Green Zone closed on a high note, as Brian Eno hosted 5×15 at COP26 – Arts and the Imagination, the Climate Crisis Film Festival Award Ceremony and special film screening of Above Water.

Patricia Espinoza, Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC began COP26 by calling on delegates "to consider the choices that we must make, and the trust vested in you by billions." Watch yesterday's informal stocktake of their deliberations.

Week Two at COP26

Week 2 of COP26 began with a day dedicated to the crucial issues of Adaptation, Loss and Damage. Over 70 world leaders endorsed the Principles for Locally Led Adaptation, while $232 million was committed to the Adaptation Fund. The UK called for the world to become climate resilient by 2030 - announcing £290 million in funding to tackle the impacts of climate change.
Tuesday was themed around Gender as well as Science and Innovation. A plethora of announcements from countries around the world built significant momentum behind the implementation of the Gender Action Plan agreed at COP25. The UK announced £165 million in funding that will advance gender equality while tackling climate change, as well as a number of new research and innovation initiatives backed by global coalitions of nations, businesses and scientists.
Transport Day on Wednesday saw 30 countries agreeing to work together to make accessible, affordable and sustainable zero emission vehicles the "new normal" in all regions by 2030 or sooner. This was joined by a collection of other announcements, including the establishment of "green shipping corridors".
The final themed day on Thursday was concerned with Cities, Regions and the Built Environment. The UK pledged £27.5 million of new funding to UCAP, a scheme to support cities in reaching Net Zero.
On Friday negotiations drew to a crescendo, as delegates worked towards finalising the draft negotiation texts.

Watch Again

Indigenous peoples, including Joan Carling of the Kankanaey people, protect 80% of the world's biodiversity. Their expertise and empowerment are essential if we are to restore balance to the Earth, and keep 1.5°C alive.

Young people have demonstrated enormous leadership during COP26, calling for bold climate action and holding world leaders to account. Read the Global Youth Statement, from YOUNGO - the Youth Constituency for the UNFCCC.

Catch up with COP26 on demand

#OneStepGreener Ambassador

James Lloyd-Jones designed and project managed the facility construction of Jones Food Company’s first farm. James’ advancements will enable vertical farming (soil-free farming technology which reduces the industry’s environmental impact) to become a mainstream agricultural practice. He is now working on the world’s largest hydroponic growing and production facility.

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