Meaningful Progress at COP26 Predicted Because No Country Wants to Be Seen as a “Climate Pariah”

An interview with GLOBE CEO Malini Mehra   World leaders have converged on Glasgow for the much anticipated COP26 summit to tackle the climate emergency. While the summit historically focuses on national commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect and restore our ecosystems, there is increasing global attention on how those big picture goals 

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Five things cities and regions are bringing to Glasgow

The 26th, and arguably one of the most pivotal, Conference of the Parties (COP) on climate begins in Glasgow. Whatever the outcomes agreed upon during the climate negotiations, one thing is clear: they will directly impact cities and regions. That’s why the Local Governments and Municipal Authorities Constituency (LGMA), the official representative of local and 

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8 events to watch for at the COP26 Multilevel Action Pavilion

Sunday kicks off the COP26 climate negotiations process in Glasgow. The Conference of the Parties (COP) convenes all signatories of the UNFCCC international climate treaty to assess its progress. There are two negotiation areas that have the world holding their breath: the new, improved Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and implementation of the developed nations’ $100 

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A Cities and Regions Guide to COP26

Everything your city or region needs to know about this year’s global climate event and driving multilevel climate action during and beyond the summit. Want to be a part of the action in Glasgow? The Multilevel Action Pavilion is in-person and online! Register today! The 26th climate COP is a critical summit for global climate 

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