Saturday, April 20, 2024

Topic: COP26

COP26 in pictures

The eyes of the world turned to Glasgow, Scotland, as the United Nations climate summit known as COP26 opened on 31 October, with UN diplomats and politicians seeking new commitments to curb greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the impacts of a warming planet.

Greta Thunberg emerged from five decades of environmental youth activism in Sweden

Björn Lundberg, Lund University and David Larsson Heidenblad, Lund University After 18 months of digital campaigning, young people are again taking to the streets demanding...

Climate should be at the heart of every policy: Disha Ravi

“I’m happy that we are fighting for each other and our survival”, says Disha Ravi, a 22-year-old climate activist in the frontline of the climate fight in India.

COP26: Thousands of young people take over Glasgow streets demanding climate action

“What do we want? Climate justice! When do we want it? Now!” echoed throughout central Glasgow on Friday as thousands of protesters took the streets during the dedicated “Youth Day” at COP26.

World leaders, corporations at COP26, take major step to restore and protect forests

Fittingly, the COP26 plenary on Tuesday was lit up in green, and the room was filled with the sounds of chirping birds and rustling leaves coming...

Open letter to global media by climate activists Greta Thunberg and Vanessa Nakate

Climate activists, Greta Thunberg and Vanessa Nakate have written an open letter to global media as The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also...