COP26
Uniting the world to tackle climate change
- 31 October to 12 November 2021.
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COP26 Conference schedule
Each day, the conference will focus on a specific issue or theme:
| Week 1 | Week 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 31 October | Opening of Negotiations. | Monday 8 November | Adaption, Loss and Damage: A focus on practical solutions to adapt to climate change. |
| Monday 1 & Tuesday 2 November | World Leader’s Summit: This is where heads of states will meet and invited to put forward their proposals towards net zero. | Tuesday 9 November |
Gender: A focus on gender equality and the role that women can play in climate action. Science and Action: In tandem, there will also be a focus on the research and technology that can aid us in meeting the ambitions set. |
| Wednesday 3 November | Finance: A focus on how public and private finances can be mobilised to achieve targets. | Wednesday 10 November | Transport: a focus on the move to a zero-emissions transport system. |
| Thursday 4 November | Energy: A focus on how to accelerate the transition to clean energy. | Thursday 11 November | Cities, Regions and Built Environment: This will consider how to advance action where we live. |
| Friday 5 November | Youth and Public Empowerment: This aims to give prominent young campaigners a platform and highlight the importance of the role the public can play in taking climate action. | Friday 12 November | Close of Negotiations. |
| Saturday 6 November | Nature: This will consider the importance of nature and sustainable land use. |
We will be monitoring announcements at COP26 and will be providing short updates for the key announcements so keep checking back for update throughout the conference.
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