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Using the Law to Fix Climate Change
One of several highlights for us at COP26 was being able to share screenings of the short film ‘USING THE LAW TO FIX CLIMATE CHANGE’, in which four young filmmakers interview four youth climate activists.
GFANZ, Greenwashing, ESG and Sustainability Standards
In April 2021 the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) was launched. Here we discuss its founding, the importance of ESG aligned finance and how firms can avoid the accusations of Greenwashing through commonly understood standards.
What did scientists, negotiators, activists & experts make of COP26?
As the dust settles on COP26 and the ink dries on the Glasgow Climate Pact, we have compiled the views of activists, climate scientists, negotiators and the COP president on what was achieved.
COP26 as seen from Pakistan
As part of our series of articles on COP26 as seen from different places we are pleased to be able to share this article from energy and environmental lawyer Maroof Mittha. It sets out his views and his perspectives on COP26 and climate issues affecting Pakistan.
Draft COP26 Outcomes Decision Published
At 5:51am on the Weds 10th Nov, halfway through the second week of COP26, the UNFCC released a draft of three COP26 Decision Texts. We summarise what is in the drafts and give our initial thoughts here.
Climate Change and COP26 as seen from Bhutan
With the opening of the COP26 climate conference on 31 October 2021, we are privileged to share this article from Bhagat Pokhrel on Climate Change and COP26 as seen from Bhutan. This article is further evidence of the geographical reach of climate change, and the urgency of the task for COP26 delegates.
Youth Climate Declaration
COP26 and beyond are proud to be an endorsing signatory of the Youth Climate Declaration.
COP26andBeyond at Glasgow: Events at COY16 & COP26
COP26andBeyond will be hosting several events during COY16 & COP26:
“Beyond COP26” Workshop @ Virtual Conference of Youth. 30th Oct.
“Net Zero Scotland Community - Future Series” - Glasgow. 4th Nov
“Beyond COP26”. with After the Pandemic. Uni of Strathclyde - Glasgow. 4th Nov
An Interview with Evangelos Pastras
Before our Engineering for the Energy Transition event at the #All4Climate Italy 2021 Summit in Sept 2021, we sat down with Evangelos Pastras, one of our speakers, to talk all things battery storage.
#All4Climate Italy 2021
COP26andBeyond, in partnership with IARI, will be hosting 3 events at the #All4Climate Italy 2021 summit. Find out more and sign up here.
Copy COP: Can Nature Take a Leaf from the Climate Book?
For our third article in a series on Climate & Biodiversity, we are privileged to have this expert contribution from Dr Richard Benwell, CEO of Wildlife & Countryside Link on the critical importance of the forthcoming Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in Kunming, China in October 2021, and its links to the climate negotiations.
IEA and IPCC Reports: Are Governments & Business in Denial? Pt 3
In Part 3 of a three-part series, we look at the implications for finance from the IEA & IPCC reports. We discuss the potential for stranded assets, regulatory and investor expectations, and the potential impact of climate litigation.
IEA and IPCC Reports: Are Governments & Business in Denial? Pt 2
In Part 2 of a three-part series, we look at the initial response to the recent IEA & IPCC reports from governments, and some of the wider implications for financial institutions.
IEA and IPCC Reports: Are Governments & Business in Denial? Pt 1
In this first of a three-part series, we look at the way in which the publication in the summer of 2021 of two reports, from the IAE and the IPCC, has fundamentally changed the ground rules for fossil fuel investment.
How do we get to a Net-Zero Power Grid?
Part 3 of our Energy & Emissions series gives a brief introduction to the main low-carbon energy sources, and details the challenges we need to overcome to get to a Net-Zero energy grid
Climate Change and COP26 as Seen from South Korea - “Words Into Actions”
In the run up to COP26, we are continuing to investigate inspiring actions and examples on climate change from young people in different parts of the world.
In this article we were lucky to be able to put some interview questions to 15-year-old South Korean climate activist Jiheyon (Cherry) Sung.
Introducing: After the Pandemic
Introducing: After the Pandemic, an organisation local to Glasgow, the site of COP26, where they will be constructing a creative and cultural hub during the conference.
Mind the gap: UK progress on tackling climate change
Summarising the UK Committee on Climate Change’s reports on the UK’s progress on reducing emissions and adapting to climate change.