Summing up COP26

Summing up COP26

The Paris Rulebook was completed after six years of discussions. After a deal on the transparency process is agreed upon, this rulebook will allow for the full delivery of the landmark accord. This includes Article 6, which establishes a robust framework for countries...
The Final Day of COP26

The Final Day of COP26

As World leaders enter the final day of COP26 in Glasgow, they urgently try to agree on negotiations and ambitious plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Multiple pledges have been made throughout the two week summit, including deals about coal phase-outs, methane...
COP26 Gender, Science, and Innovation Highlights

COP26 Gender, Science, and Innovation Highlights

While tensions are high at COP26 in these final days of the conference, delegates are fiercely negotiating the accounting rules for international carbon markets, finances for loss and damages, and the feasibility of fossil fuel phase out plans. The anticipation for...
News on the First Draft of COP26 Deal

News on the First Draft of COP26 Deal

First Drafts at COP26 The first draft of the COP26 deal was released today receiving mixed responses from both activists and experts. While the majority of countries agreed with the proposed deal, experts stated that the pledges would keep global warming to 2.4C,...
Oily Seats at the COP26 Table

Oily Seats at the COP26 Table

In this second week, COP26  includes themes of Adaptation, loss and damage, Gender, Science and innovation, Transport, and the built environment. A major source of tension between activists outside of COP and the delegators inside has to do with the fossil fuel...