YOUNG people, businesses and community groups will be among those holding events open to the public in a “green zone” during the COP26 climate change conference.
More than 200 events will be hosted in the zone at the Glasgow Science Centre from November 1 to 12.
Meanwhile pop star Ellie Goulding (below) has been announced as a COP26 advocate and will be raising awareness about climate change to audiences in the UK and around the world.
The green zone will showcase cultural performances, exhibitions, talks, film screenings and technical demonstrations, with people from the fields of academia and art among those taking part.
COP26 president Alok Sharma said: “COP26 is our last best hope for the world to come together and tackle climate change.
“So the eyes of the world will be on Glasgow when global leaders arrive in November. As well as the crucial climate negotiations, COP26 is a fantastic opportunity for businesses, civil society, academia, indigenous groups and young people to showcase what they are doing to tackle climate change to both a local and a global audience.
“Tickets will be available shortly and I would encourage the UK public to use this unique opportunity to engage with this momentous event.”
Groups taking part include the RSNO Junior Chorus, who will perform songs inspired by climate change, and Musicians In Exile, Glasgow’s asylum-seeking and refugee musicians, who will perform music from their homelands, with new songs created for COP26 about climate change’s impact on refugees.
Goulding, who will be attending COP26, said: “I’ve taken on the role as an advocate for COP26.
“I believe that COP26 must be the moment global leaders listen to the scientists and tackle the climate crisis for all our sakes. We have to keep 1.5 alive.
“There’s going to be an incredible energy and focus in Glasgow in November and I think it’s important that as many people as possible take part in deciding their future on this planet. I’m encouraging as many people as possible to get involved.”
Tickets will be available free of charge to members of the public via the COP26 website from October 11 and most events will also be streamed live on the COP26 YouTube channel.
Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said: “The green zone will be a vibrant, hands-on space where the public can really participate in COP26, learning about the steps we’re taking to save our planet and going home with ideas for action.
“From interactive exhibitions and events to informative workshops, performances and film screenings, the area will bring together people of all ages and from all backgrounds with one common aim.”
Why are you making commenting on The National only available to subscribers?
We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions about the future of our country.
Unfortunately, though, these important debates are being spoiled by a vocal minority of trolls who aren’t really interested in the issues, try to derail the conversations, register under fake names, and post vile abuse.
So that’s why we’ve decided to make the ability to comment only available to our paying subscribers. That way, all the trolls who post abuse on our website will have to pay if they want to join the debate – and risk a permanent ban from the account that they subscribe with.
The conversation will go back to what it should be about – people who care passionately about the issues, but disagree constructively on what we should do about them. Let’s get that debate started!
Callum Baird, Editor of The National
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel