COP26
In 1994 Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change decided to meet annually to discuss matters related to climate change. This annual meeting became known through the Convention as the Conference of the Parties (COP). COP 26, was held in Glasgow, UK, from 31st October to 12th November 2021.
In this section you will find articles related to the history of COP, the development of international treaties, Parties’ ambitious commitments in relation to climate change, and focus pieces on what to expect in the upcoming COP.
This article provides an overview on the planned activities and events accompanying this year’s COP26, which is hosted by the UK and Italy, with a particular focus on the events involving the younger generations and ensuring their voices to be heard. Read more
What are COP pavilions? Read on to find out more about these spaces for Party and Observer organisations to host events. Read more
This article sets out the details of COP26: who is hosting; the venue; the targets of this COP and the potential shortcomings of the UK host. Read more
Since its inaugural conference in Berlin in 1995, COP has established a global forum for political leaders to tackle the climate crisis. COP has united almost every country on Earth under a single issue - an unprecedented diplomatic feat in global politics. However, has it always been successful? Read more
This article explores the findings of the IPCC Assessment Report 5. Global warming and increase in GHG emissions are at their highest levels yet; the report concludes that significantly more action needs to be taken or temperatures will rise to 4 degrees above pre-industrial levels by the end of the century. Read more
Is COP just a summit? The COP summits are accompanied by complementary, side events which enhance the attendants’ experience. Read more
What happens in between COPs? Our COP team explains what happens in between COP meetings. Read more
The COPs team at ClimaTalk set out how to attend COP26 and how to get involved with the surrounding events organised by various governmental and grassroots organisations. Read more
A glossary of key COP terminology. Read more
Banner photo courtesy of UNFCCC