COP26 is here at last

A year later than planned, COP26 is finally happening. Delegates from the nations of the world, corporate lobbyists, environmental campaigners and faith representatives are arriving in Glasgow. Joining them are trade unionists who are part of the official International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) delegation. A part of Glasgow’s City Centre around the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre is now fenced off and is, for the next couple of weeks, the territory of the United Nations. With around 30,000 delegates, it is the biggest such event in Scotland’s history and potentially the most important meeting of world leaders ever held. That is, if they step up to the plate and take the necessary decisions to halt global warming and catastrophic climate change. This being the 26th COP means that such critical decisions have not been taken 25 times before. So, amidst the excitement around the event there is an understandable anticipation of the likelihood of being disappointed. It isn’t that different from when we Scotland supporters ‘look forward’ to a major football championship. Great if we get there, hope for the best and prepare to be disappointed! The delegates will be joined by thousands more who are here to be heard, to demonstrate and to demand action. On behalf of UNISON, I have been involved through the COP26 Coalition in helping to organise meetings, seminars, workshops and conferences that will be taking place outside the official COP26 proceedings. Many...
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