What was the highlight for the UK's COP Presidency?
Listen to #COP26 CEO, Peter Hill talk about how the Glasgow COP made historic progress ๐
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At #COP27, the UK Pavilion hosted a series of events and discussions to advance conversations on #ClimateAction.
Watch the events on YouTube ๐
"We just want the chance to live"
Climate activist @NasaloSalote spoke to us at #COP27 about how sea level rise caused by #ClimateChange is affecting the South Pacific.
Watch the full interview ๐
"It's really critical that women have a role in tackling climate change"
At #COP27, our Deputy Lead Negotiator Alison Campbell addressed how women are at the forefront of climate change impacts and why it is vital that their voices are heard.
Watch the full interview ๐
"Where is the implementation?"
At #COP27, climate activist @AmponsemJoshua spoke to us about the importance of driving youth-led climate solutions and ensuring that they become more than just pledges.
Watch to find out more ๐
Earlier this month, we published our UK #COP26 Presidency Outcomes Report
Delivering on the commitments made at the Glasgow COP, the UK Presidency accelerated #ClimateAction across four main areas:
๐ข Mitigation
๐ข Adaptation
๐ข Finance
๐ข Collaboration
Find out more ๐
The #COP26 Presidency prioritised inclusivity, and championed the voices of young people ๐ฃ
At #COP27 we were joined by Brazilian youth activist @franciscoactiv2 who shared an important message to world leaders ๐
Watch below ๐
The #COP26 Presidency had a busy programme of events and meetings during #COP27
We looked at progress made in delivering the #GlasgowClimatePact and called for accelerated ambition and implementation to keep 1.5ยฐC alive ๐
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What legacy has the #COP26 Presidency left behind?
Listen to COP26 CEO, Peter Hill talk about how the Glasgow COP made historic progress, and the platform this has provided to drive further #ClimateAction๐
The progress on loss and damage is historic.
But this is not a moment of unqualified celebration.
1.5ยฐC remains on life support.
Watch #COP26 President @AlokSharma_RDGโs closing remarks at #COP27 ๐
On Biodiversity Day at @cop27p, @unepโs Goodwill Ambassador and singer and song-writer @elliegoulding spoke about the importance of coral reefs ๐ชธ and why more needs to be done to protect the vibrant ecosystem that sustains life under water๐
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#ForNature #Biodiversity
We cannot backslide on the #GlasgowClimatePact
We must emerge from #COP27 with a package of outcomes that keeps 1.5 alive and protects the worldโs most vulnerable
Pleased to join @HACoalition ministers to call for greater progress in final push at #COP27 www.highambitioncoalition.org/statements
โฐ Negotiations continue into Saturday at #COP27
As countries continue negotiations in Sharm el-Sheikh, follow our live blog to get updates on the timing of the closing plenary.
To reach a balanced outcome in the #GlasgowClimatePact the #COP26 Presidency made the inclusion of all voices a priority ๐
As we near the end of #COP27 hear from those on the frontlines of the #ClimateCrisis๐
"We don't have time."
Climate activist @AmponsemJoshua spoke to us at #COP27 about the urgent need to take real, tangible #ClimateAction, and the importance of involving youth in our solutions.
Hear more ๐
The #COP26 ZEV Declaration has over 210 signatories covering countries, car makers & investors ๐
The Accelerating to Zero Coalition will continue to build on this momentum and ensure the transition to #ZeroEmission vehicles is truly global.
Watch its launch live from #COP27โฆ
Attention decision-makers at #COP27
64% of people around the world believe climate change is a global emergency.
Now is the time to listen. #ClimateAction cannot wait.
#PeoplesClimateVote
"We have to move forward"
The UK's lead climate negotiator @archieyounguk discusses progress of the negotiations at #COP27
Watch the full interview on YouTube ๐
The transition to Zero Emission Vehicles is well under way, with over 21 million passenger EVs already on the road ๐
At #COP27, leaders are discussing the next steps that countries, cities and businesses can take to further advance this transition.
Learn more about ZEVs ๐
The Big Nature Impact Fund, confirmed at #COP27, is an innovative partnership with @FinanceEarth and @FedHermesLtd to accelerate private sector investment in nature recovery projects across England ๐ฑ
Read more: www.gov.uk/government/news/environment-sec...
Indigenous people from around the world demand urgent #ClimateAction at #COP27 in Egypt.
Get the latest updates from the UN Climate Conference here: www.un.org/en/climatechange/cop27
At #COP27 Biodiversity Day, Environment Secretary @ThereseCoffey sets out the action weโre taking to restore nature and tackle #ClimateChange ๐ฑ
Here are 5 things you need to know about todayโs announcements ๐
Read more: www.gov.uk/government/news/environment-sec...
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Join us in conversation with @UNEP Patron of the Oceans @LewisPugh on his recent swim from Saudi Arabia to Hurghada to highlight the climate crisisโ impact on coral reef and what he wants to be agreed at #COP27
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#COP26 Lead Negotiator @archieyounguk is on COPTV today to discuss how the negotiations are progressing as we near the end of the summit.
Watch live ๐
It's Biodiversity day at #COP27!
Protecting tropical rainforests & reducing emissions is at the heart of LEAF, a coalition which the UK is proud to be committed to๐ณ๐
By investing to reduce our emissions now, we can build resilience & generate growth for the future ๐โฆ
The UK supports #biodiversity programmes like the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility
Through this Costa Rica has received $16.4m for reducing CO2 emissions by 3.28m tonnes ๐ณ
That's equivalent to removing 1.4 million cars from UK roads for a year ๐
Learn more ๐
#COP27
Impressive commitments were made at COP26. Now is the time to show meaningful progress, particularly in using the #GlasgowClimatePact as a blueprint for action to reduce emissions. Read the outcomes of our joint @COP26 and #Under2Coalition event at #COP27: webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/2...
The UK has published a methane memorandum in line with our commitments to the #GlobalMethanePledge ๐
The memorandum outlines how the UK is building on its world-leading methane emissions reductions by exploring and implementing measures to secure future progress.
Learn more ๐
Its energy day at #COP27!
We've shown that green means growth by:
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driving down emissions by 44% between 1990 and 2019 ๐
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aiming for 480,000 green jobs by the end of the decade ๐ฉโ๐ฌ
Find out more:
www.gov.uk/government/publications/british...
What a huge achievement for Indonesia - on the back of COP26 and a year of intensive work, a groundbreaking new deal reached between Indonesia and international partners to speed up move away from coal towards renewable energy ๐๐ฎ๐ฉโ๏ธ๐จ๐ #G20 #JETP www.gov.uk/government/news/indonesia-just-...
Locally led Adaptation is an effective tool to redistribute power, resources, and agency to communities already dealing with increasing crises.
๐ My article with @sprasadfj for @devex on how LLA is not a pipe dream @COP27P @FijiMissionUN @ukinfiji
โ1.5C needs to be a red lineโฆ.this cannot be the Cop where we lose 1.5Cโ
My message to Ministers yesterday at #COP27
๐ โฆ@guardianโฉ โฆ@fionaharveyโฉ โฆ@COP27Pโฉ www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/nov/1...
"Indigenous women are prepared and we have solutions"
Yaily Castillo, from the Guna Yala people, highlighted the power of collective #ClimateAction at the Accelerating Gender-Just Climate Leadership event this morning on Gender Day at #COP27
Watch to find out more ๐
Itโs #COP19 and governments from around the world are gathering to talk about CITES!
They will review and make decisions on the regulation of trade in #endangered species.
But what exactly is #CITES? Watch our video to find out ๐
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Listen to Alison Campbell, #COP26 Deputy Lead Negotiator talk about her experiences as a female negotiator and the role of women in tackling #ClimateAction.
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Today is Gender Day at #COP27
A series of events will be held at the UK Pavilion to champion women and girlsโ agency, building on momentum for the delivery of gender-responsive local, national and global #ClimateAction ๐
Check out the events taking place today ๐
#COP26 encouraged the promotion of women's leadership & meaningful participation in #ClimateAction.
Since the Glasgow COP, weโve built on the #GlasgowClimatePact to amplify gender perspectives in policy making and highlight women & girlsโ role as agents of change.
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As the first week of #COP27 comes to a close, take a look back at some of the highlights from week 1.
"Everybody belongs here and every voice matters" ๐ฃ๏ธ
The @museumfortheun at #COP27 is bringing together decision-makers, influencers and climate activists to discuss the solutions needed to tackle #ClimateChange
Hear more below๐
"Take responsibility not only for my generation, for my friends, for the kids in the world, but for the planet, for our common good"
Listen to youth activist @franciscoactiv2's important message to world leaders at #COP27
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Listen to Climate Activist @NasaloSalote discuss the impact #ClimateChange is having in the Pacific region and why young people must be involved in #ClimateAction
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The #BreakthroughAgenda is bringing countries together to decarbonise our planet ๐
A year since its launch, countries have agreed a set of specific and time-bound priority actions to ensure we reach global #NetZero.
Watch @AlokSharma_RDG's speech to learn more ๐
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