How future COPs can take collaboration to next level

How future COPs can take collaboration to next level

Glasgow played host to COP26 last year which was one of the most important and largest events that Scotland has ever staged. The UN climate conference not only brought world leaders together to agree on how to address the climate crisis, but it reinforced that there is no plan B or second chance — the time for action is now. More than 40,000 people registered to attend COP26 — more than any of the previous COPs. 120 world leaders arrived on Scottish shores to listen, collaborate, and formulate solutions. Leading innovators and academics from Scotland and beyond presented their solutions to the global climate emergency. Thousands of activists descended on Glasgow to add their voices to conference discussions and champion the needs of people most severely affected by the crisis. A lot happened over those two weeks and throughout, the people of Glasgow and Scotland delivered the warm welcome that our country is renowned for. The final outcomes of COP26 were mixed, but were nevertheless a huge leap forward in the race to net zero. The eyes of the world were on the conversations taking place in Glasgow, and they continue to watch and ensure promises made are not broken.