COP26

#COP26 President @AlokSharma_RDG took part in #EnergyActionDay, where he called on nations to consign coal to history at Glasgow.

We must collaborate to:
✅ Phase out existing coal power plants
✅ Commit to not building new coal power
✅ Put an end to international coal finance

During #UNGA and ahead of #COP26, the UK is taking four goals to governments across the world:

1️⃣ Limit global warming to 1.5°C
2️⃣ Enable communities & habitats to adapt to climate change
3️⃣ Mobilise climate finance
4️⃣ Collaborate to deliver action

Learn more 👇

#ClimateAction

Meet @WelshAmbulance Climate Leader Nigel Bannister 🚑

From activating renewable power sources to using solar panels on vehicles, see how #COP26 has inspired Nigel and the Welsh Ambulance to go #OneStepGreener👇

#TogetherForOurPlanet

70+ artists, 15 cities, 24 hours 🌏

Don't miss #COP26 President @AlokSharma_RDG speaking about the importance of collaborative #ClimateAction at #GlobalCitizenLive

⏰ 6pm BST
🗓️ 25 Sept

Find out more 👇

@GlblCtzn | @GlblCtznImpact

"We need to ensure that we're able to say with credibility that we have kept 1.5 alive"

Speaking at #ClimateWeekNYC, @AlokSharma_RDG discusses the importance of taking urgent #ClimateAction at #COP26 to protect the planet.

Watch a clip below 📺

@ClimateGroup | #RaceToZero

Why is stronger international collaboration required to achieve net zero emissions? 👇

#COP26 | #ClimateAction | #UNGA

Today is the @UN @FoodSystems Summit 🍲🌽🥜

Agriculture and farming are central to our food systems, which is why the FACT Dialogue is working to ensure farmers can produce food sustainably and protect forests 🌳

Melati Wijsen explains how👇

#COP26 | #ClimateAction | #UNGA

From sustainably sourcing ingredients, to reducing carbon emissions from their factory sites by using solar panels, @ThisIsReckitt are playing their part to protect the planet ahead of #COP26 ♻️

Watch the full film to find out how Reckitt is going #OneStepGreener 👇

Today at 3pm BST...⏰

📺 @PostLive: "Protecting our Planet"

#COP26 President @AlokSharma_RDG will join Washington #PostLive to discuss how the UK is ensuring a safe, in-person and inclusive summit that delivers international #ClimateAction.

Watch live 👇

#UNGA

Today the @UN Security Council meeting on climate security will take place at #UNGA

Earlier this year, Sir David Attenborough gave a speech to the council to outline the action needed by all countries at #COP26 to tackle climate change.

Watch a clip below 📺

#ClimateAction

What do we need to achieve on finance ahead of #COP26 👇

#ClimateAction | #UNGA

"We produce container glasses using 100% renewable fuel and 100% recycled glass." ♻️

Ahead of #COP26, find out how Climate Leader Lara Edison and glass manufacturer @Encirc are putting sustainability at the heart of their organisation 👇

#TogetherForOurPlanet

📺 @PostLive: "Protecting our Planet"

Don't miss #COP26 President @AlokSharma_RDG, on @washingtonpost live, discussing how the UK is ensuring a safe, in-person and inclusive summit that delivers international #ClimateAction.

⏰ 3pm BST
📅 23 Sept

Register and watch live 👇

Why do we need to increase #ClimateAction on loss and damage 👇

#COP26 | #UNGA

Today marks the launch of the Net Zero Financial Service Provider Alliance.

Firms across the finance sector are committing to reaching net zero by 2050, putting #ClimateAction at the heart of professional financial decisions 💚

Learn more 👇
https://www.netzeroserviceproviders.com/category/press/

#COP26

📣NEWS: Today @UKEF has announced its commitment to going carbon neutral by 2050 as part of its new Climate Change Strategy.

Ahead of #COP26, the UK will increase its support for clean growth and renewable exports

Find out more 👇

#ClimateAction | #UNGA

How can the international community support countries on the frontline of #ClimateChange? 👇

#COP26 | #UNGA

📢 NEWS: 21% of major utilities by revenue have joined the #RaceToZero.

Over 200 companies in the clean power sector from across the world have now made commitments to be net zero by mid-century at the very latest.

Find out more 👇
https://racetozero.unfccc.int/we-must-rapidly-accelerate-our-transition-to-clean-power/

#COP26

"We call on...major markets to join forces in committing to 100% of new cars and vans being zero emission by 2035"

On #ZeroEmissionsDay, @GrantShapps and @svanweyenberg call on world leaders to drive the shift to zero emission vehicles 👇

#COP26 | #UNGA

https://inews.co.uk/opinion/as-ministers-responsible-for-bringing-zero-emission-vehicles-to-the-uk-and-netherlands-we-need-to-act-fast-1209007

With just 40 days to go until #COP26, over half of the sectors that make up the global economy are committing to halving their emissions by 2030

This includes:
⚡️ Clean energy
👕 Fashion
🛍️ Retail
🖥️ ICT
⚕️ Pharma

Find out more 👇

#RaceToZero | #ClimateAction

🗣️ “What could a net zero future look like?”

The #FuturesWeWant project puts scientific evidence, international collaboration and the priorities of local citizens at the forefront of #COP26 🌍

Find out more 👇
https://ukcop26.org/global-citizens-and-scientists-shine-hope-on-how-to-achieve-a-thriving-net-zero-future/

#ClimateAction

The power sector accounts for a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions 🌏

To meet the #ParisAgreement goals, we need to move away from coal and towards clean power about five times faster than at present.

#COP26 | #ClimateAction | #UNGA

📢 NEWS: The UK is investing £550 million into the Climate Investment Fund and UK PACT to help tackle #ClimateChange globally.

This funding will accelerate clean energy generation and reduce emissions and poverty worldwide 🌍

#COP26 | #UNGA

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-calls-on-richest-countries-to-meet-100-billion-climate-pledge

The next decade is decisive.

We must follow the science and embrace our collective responsibility to keep the goal of 1.5°C within reach.

But how do we keep 1.5 alive at #COP26? 👇

#ClimateAction | #UNGA

Today @BorisJohnson, @antonioguterres and @AlokSharma_RDG hosted a meeting of world leaders on #ClimateAction.

They called on developed countries to do more to help developing countries deal with climate impacts 🌏

#COP26 | #UNGA

https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/pms-remarks-to-un-climate-roundtable-20-september-2021

#ClimateWeekNYC starts today! 🌏

Watch the opening day live as @AlokSharma_RDG, @PEspinosaC and @hlcchampions discuss the race to a cleaner, healthier, fairer world.

⏰ 17:30 BST
📺 LIVE: https://www.facebook.com/watch/TheClimateGroup/1327353354347013/

#RaceToZero | #COP26 | @ClimateGroup

📢 NEWS: 100 political Heads of Government have confirmed their attendance to The World Leaders' Summit at #COP26.

This is the largest political gathering that the UK has ever hosted 🇬🇧

#ClimateAction | #UNGA

#ClimateWeekNYC is collaborating with #COP26 this year! 🌏

We are working together to broaden awareness of climate change and showcase the measures countries, businesses and individuals need to take to step-up #ClimateAction.

Learn more 👇

@ClimateGroup
https://www.climateweeknyc.org/our-work/press/cop26-will-collaborate-climate-week-nyc