1) You can attend COP26! (without leaving Northwich...)
The 'Green Zone' is where experts around the world are meeting to talk and share experiences.
Click COP26 YOUTUBE to watch events live or on catch up. Read more about these events and plan your watching with the PROGRAMME of EVENTS. These events are sold-out in Glasgow but you can WATCH for FREE! Transition Northwich volunteers host a Climate Cafe at Bruschetta Cafe, opposite the library on Saturdays at 2.30pm. It’s a friendly get together to discuss the issues and share ideas for positive change. |
2) Day of Action Saturday 6th Nov
While our world leaders meet in Glasgow in November at the global climate talks, COP26 Colaition are organising decentralised mass mobilisations across the world, bringing together movements to build power for system change – from indigenous struggles to trade unions, from racial justice groups to youth strikers. |
Chester Cathedral is hosting a COP26 Exhibition on 6th Nov, meet 26 exhibitors.
Or join the digital rally online at 7.30pm
Or join the digital rally online at 7.30pm
The UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has shown that net human-caused carbon dioxide emissions need to fall by about 45% from 2010 levels by 2030, in order to have any hope of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 - a goal that means reducing emissions as close to zero as possible, then using natural or technological solutions to remove the remainder.
All eyes will be on world leaders to set ambitious net zero targets and demonstrate credible plans to achieve them.
COP26 is also a platform for all voices, including young people who will bear the legacy of a broken planet.
All eyes will be on world leaders to set ambitious net zero targets and demonstrate credible plans to achieve them.
COP26 is also a platform for all voices, including young people who will bear the legacy of a broken planet.
“COP26 has to be the moment where we ensure that we are keeping 1.5 degrees within reach”
and the conference will be
“the last best chance of getting it right”
- Rt Hon Alok Sharma MP, President of COP26 during New York Climate Week in September.
4) What can we do?Our Action Plan: |
We are inviting residents to join together to push forward local solutions to our climate crisis.
The big change we need is political and corporate policy, explains Paul Mathias, who co-founded Transition Northwich seven years ago. If we demand pro-environmental policy when we vote, we could change the political geography of this country. We can switch our vote from councilors and MPs who value profit over people, to those whose values we trust. Then we’ll start to reduce economic disparity rather than widening the gap and penalising low income families. We will see wise decisions being made for public transport provision, conservation and planning and subsidised green energy solutions. Eliminate waste, circulate goods and ideas, regenerate our world. "People with savings, pensions and other investments can make a significant difference", explains James Kelly, who campaigns against financial institutions that invest in fossil fuels. “Switching to ethical bank accounts and pension funds means that your money will be used for projects that promote sustainability and equality rather than destruction of the environment". “Active travel and green energy must be built into new housing projects”, advises Gary Onslow, who campaigns for a less-car focused society. “Electric cars are a part of the solution but even if we could just replace 32 million privately-owned petrol cars tomorrow, it will not solve the problem”. “The UK needs to build a world class cycling and walking infrastructure, invest in electric bikes, cargo bike delivery, local food and home working hubs and other public transport projects and show how 22nd century transport can be done in a traditionally rural commuter town.” “The proposed Winnington Works housing development is a real opportunity for Northwich to lead the way with integrated active travel and green energy, such as ground source pumps and high quality insulation, to future proof these new houses. “It's time we cut waste”, says Alison. “If we refuse over packaged food and build reuse into our lives, global emissions and pollution would be radically reduced. I'd like to see public recycling points around the town, and a halt to the government's drive to build incinerators across the UK. Anaerobic digestion is now a viable alternative. Bio-digesters produce electricity on demand, compost and clean materials for recycling and cut out the CO2 and toxic emissions created by burning”. “The time for action is now, while we still have the opportunity, a glorious opportunity, to change direction”, says Paul. “We invite everyone to get involved. In doing so we will create a town we can all be very proud of, while learning to do all that is necessary to protect our planet for future generations”. |
More Resources & Links:
OPENING CEREMONY in the WORLD LEADERS 'Blue Zone'
Hear from activists and leaders as they launch COP26, hosted by the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, welcoming them to the World Leaders Summit of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26). Click HERE to watch. Links to follow: UNFCCC on Twitter: twitter.com UNFCCC UNFCCC on Instagram: instagram.com UNclimatechange UNFCCC on Facebook: facebook.com UNclimatechange Watch more on the COP26 Channel: YouTube.com/COP26 The UN Climate Change Conference (COP 26) in Glasgow, United Kingdom is a crucial opportunity to achieve pivotal, transformational change in global climate policy and action. It is a credibility test for global efforts to address climate change and it is where Parties must make considerable progress to reach consensus on issues they have been discussing for several years. COP 26 comes against the background of widespread, rapid and intensifying climate change impacts, which are already impacting every region on Earth. Also, COP 26 comes against the background of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the urgent need to build back better for present future generations to ensure a safe future. |
ROB HOPKINS
- pod cast questioning the balance of genders at the COP26 discussion On a planet where over half the population is female, the leadership team put together by the UK government, who are hosting these talks, is almost exclusively male. Yes, you heard that right. And yet, climate change is an issue that impacts women more than men. It disproportionately impacts their livelihoods, the levels of violence they face, their educational opportunities and much more. Listen here: https://www.robhopkins.net/2021/10/23/a-cop26-special-from-what-if-to-what-next-episode-39/ |