UN diplomats have broadly welcomed the Glasgow summit’s outcome. However strong warnings have come from the likes of Mary Robinson, chair of the Elders and former President of Ireland, who said that COP26 has made some progress, but nowhere near enough to avoid climate disaster.
This month, I had the enormous privilege of representing Scotland and the Scottish Government at COP26. It was a truly uplifting and motivating experience. Of course, media coverage of the event in Glasgow understandably focused on the role of world leaders and negotiators in pursuing
For the last couple of weeks, Scotland has pretty much been at the centre of the world. The COP26 conference on climate change was billed as the most important international gathering this century – and for good reason. No longer can anyone pretend that the
Over £100 million to advance cleaner energy. A five-year plan to help build Scotland’s hydrogen economy and deliver an ambition for the technology to provide nearly a sixth of Scotland’s energy needs by 2030 has been published. Graeme: Fantastic to see the announcement of £100
New agreements signed as Under2 Coalition looks to Scotland’s ambitions The Scottish Government has signed five international agreements supporting the global decarbonisation of the transport sector. The agreements signed include: The ‘Further, Faster, Together’ Under2 Coalition Leaders Action Document – committing 100% of light-duty public
Pledge on climate change and inequalities. Fourteen international leaders and leading campaigners are among those who have signed a statement launched by the Scottish Government calling for the role of women and girls to be advanced in addressing climate change. It's Gender Day at #COP26
Under2 Coalition members sign Net Zero pledge. Devolved governments, regions and cities from across the globe sent a strong message to world leaders yesterday, by committing to achieve Net Zero by 2050. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon told the General Assembly of the Under2 Coalition that
Energy Day at COP26 Taking forward Scotland’s ambition to become a powerhouse of renewable energy is central to the Scottish Government’s activity at Energy Day at COP26 today (Thursday 4th November). First Minister Nicola Sturgeon spoke at an Offshore Wind Business Breakfast and announced plans
Investing to Tackle Climate Change The crucial role of private investment in efforts to achieve net zero will be set out by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today as part of Finance Day at COP26. The First Minister will join the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan
Written by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon From 31 October to 12 November, Glasgow will host COP26, and welcome leaders, scientists and activists to my home city. As any Glaswegian can tell you, we are proud of the city’s role as a birthplace of the industrial