GLASGOW Science Centre is to be Scotland’s base for a series of events during next year’s COP26 UN Climate Change Summit.
The Scottish Government has formed a partnership with the centre and will work with it to design an inclusive programme for people and community groups from across the country at the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP26) next November. More than 30,000 delegates are expected to attend the event at Glasgow’s SEC campus. This year’s summit will take place next month in Madrid.
Climate Change Secretary, Roseanna Cunningham, said: “COP26 is a unique opportunity for Scotland to take part in the global debate on how to tackle the climate emergency.
“We are determined that community groups, campaigners and people of all ages from across Scotland are able to be involved, and have their views heard.
“That is why I am delighted that we have entered into this partnership with Glasgow Science Centre to host a series of events during COP26.
“I look forward to working with them in the coming year to develop a programme that is enjoyable and informative, and one that showcases Scotland’s ambition and innovation in tackling climate change.”
Stephen Breslin, chief executive of Glasgow Science Centre, added: “In November 2020, governments, industry, civil society and other international organisations will come together in Glasgow for COP26 to tackle the climate crisis.
“We are delighted to be working with the Scottish Government to ensure that as many people as possible across Scotland can hear their messages so that we can develop a shared understanding of how we must respond, individually and collectively, to the climate emergency.”
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