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Cop26: Friday Update

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Gathering of Delegates in front of COP26 sign
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 ...

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.

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Marchers at Cop26 gathering
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)


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Topics: Climate Change, Current Affairs, Eco-Justice, Environment, Environment
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