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Coal, Deforestation, Zero-Emission Vehicles: A Closer Look at Six Key Commitments from the COP26 Climate Conference

GreenBiz

C by the end of the century will cause catastrophic climate-changing events around the world. Scientists say a rise in global temperatures beyond 1.5°C Sadly, temperatures are on pace to rise 2.7° C by the end of the century if major climate action doesn’t happen.

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Hybrid approach strengthens inclusivity at COP26

Cisco CSR

The COP26 summit was much more than headline negotiations between global leaders. It included 85 country and NGO pavilions and hundreds of corporate events, along with YOUNGO, the Official Children’s and Youth constituency of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). But it is not an either-or situation.

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Bond Investors Can Help Hold Companies Accountable Post COP26

3BL Media

DESCRIPTION: The United Nations Glasgow Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26, concluded in November with 200 nations signing the Glasgow Climate Pact (GCP), an agreement that could accelerate climate action and drive big carbon cuts. COP26 Reflects Increased Drive for Climate Action . SOURCE: AllianceBernstein. The problem?

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Biogas trade association hosts side event at COP26, exploring short-lived climate pollutants

Envirotec Magazine

Three weeks away from the 26th Conference of the Parties ( COP26 ), the World Biogas Association (WBA) is preparing to travel to Glasgow to represent the global biogas industry at the UN Climate Summit and demonstrate the value of the biogas industry in tackling climate change. That is what we at the WBA are aiming to achieve.”

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UK Government appoints Arup as sustainability consultant for COP26

Envirotec Magazine

COP26 is to be held at the SEC, Glasgow, in November 2021. The UK Government, as hosts of the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), has selected engineering, design and consultancy firm Arup to help it achieve its ambition of delivering a sustainable summit.

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What effect will the “Code Red” climate report have on COP26?

Renewable Energy World

Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, the equivalent of a year’s average rainfall fell in just three days in Zhengzhou, China, drowning commuters trapped on the subway system and leading to a mass evacuation event involving 200,000 people. I count on government leaders and all stakeholders to ensure COP26 is a success.”

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We need to talk about consumption: Zero Waste Scotland hosts virtual event ahead of COP26

Envirotec Magazine

Scottish government funded advisory group Zero Waste Scotland is hosting a free virtual event , on Tuesday 5 October, which will see experts come together to discuss a vital topic they insist is missing from the climate change conversation: Consumption. A full itinerary and list of speakers can also be found on the event page.

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