Reflections on Glasgow and COP26

Reflections on Glasgow and COP26

project aims to reduce reliance on non-renewable energy such as coal by enabling them to purchase affordable solar power from other countries. (source:www.theweek.in) Science and Innovation

• Initiatives to enhance international cooperation between governments, academics, businesses and civil society and ensure science and innovation delivers for all in order to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement: • 47 countries have committed to building health systems which are able to withstand the impacts of climate change and which are low carbon and sustainable. These include 42 countries, representing over a third of global health care emissions, which have committed to develop a sustainable, low- carbon health system. 12 of these 42 countries have set a deadline of 2050 or earlier, by which their health system will reach net zero. Inclusiveness • YOUNGO presented the COY16 Global Youth Position statement, representing the views of over 40,000 young climate leaders from across the world. The statement presented their priorities directly to Ministers, including action on climate finance, mobility and transportation, through to wildlife protection conservation. • Countries and non-state actors set out gender and climate commitments (as part of activities during a Gender Day), following on a Gender Action Plan agreed at COP25. Several countries pledged to include gender aspects throughout climate strategy and action plans, recognizing the dual challenges of climate change and gender inequality and the need to promote opportunities for girls and women as economies transition. A full list of commitments made under Feminist Action for Climate Justice can be found on the Generation Equality website (PDF).