Cairn Gorm plenary hall on Finance Day at COP26. The focus of Finance day is on how to get private finance working with public sector funding. Glasgow hosts the United Nations climate change conference COP26, where world leaders gather to negotiate a response to the ongoing climate crisis and emergency. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
A week into the two-week meeting, pledges to phase out coal power, ease access for developing countries to climate financing and cut methane emissions have made headlines as the negotiations continue.
Young people lead the march through the streets of Glasgow, Scotland demanding Climate Justice! Photos by PEC delegate Neddy Astudillo, at COP26.
Today, Friday, was “youth and public empowerment” day at COP26, with events designed to reach across generations and other lines. This youth audience was mostly to be found outside the venue where the negotiations are being held
Several thousand protesters took to the streets of Glasgow as part of a “Fridays for Future” march.
Our delegates on the ground have been able to participate in several gatherings. Read their latest updates:
COP 26 – Nov. 3 & 4 (Fred Milligan)
COP 26 – Nov. 3 & 4 (Burkhard Paetzold)
Hey Jessica and Burkhard! I am so glad that you all are there to represent us and to keep an eye on the eejits, share the good and hold up the not good for all of us to see. Blessings on you all during this next week!!!!
Thanks Mark :)! I add my prayers for Burkhard but I’m not there this year. Hoping next year will allow for travel again!
Thanks for any updates that can be shared.
Hi Wayne! We suggest checking out this page for more links to COP26 related content: http://www.presbyterianmission.org/eco-journey/climate-change-resources/cop/