The world's eyes are on the Climate Conference (COP26), which begins today... What will the conference include?

Weather of Arabia - The world's eyes are now turning to the Scottish city of Glasgow, where the work of the United Nations Climate Change Conference "COP26" was launched today, with the participation of more than 190 countries, in order to reconsider the plans adopted so far regarding maintaining global warming, in a lower range. from 1.5°C until the end of the century, in compliance with the Paris Climate Agreement.

The work of the conference is scheduled to extend over two weeks, amidst unprecedented challenges of climate change, which emerged in the natural disasters that afflicted several regions around the world earlier in 2021.

What is a COP climate conference?

Almost every year since 1995, world leaders have come together to discuss the global response to the climate crisis at a meeting known as the Conference of the Parties (COP). The “Parties” are more than 190 countries that have signed the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Climate (UNFCCC).

Agenda for the COP26 Climate Conference

The conference will witness the presence of a number of country leaders, and all eyes will be directed to the leaders of the Group of Twenty countries, who represent 80% of global emissions, including the United States, China, India and Russia. Here is a guide to the conference agenda and the most prominent events scheduled for each day:

Sunday - October 31

Many leaders arrive in Glasgow after the G20 summit, including British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, US President Joe Biden and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, but there are notable absentees as well, notably Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Monday 1 November

This is when the summit officially begins, Prime Minister Boris Johnson opens the ceremony, followed by statements from world leaders on their climate action, and leaders will continue to discuss mitigation, adaptation, financing - which are at the heart of COP26 goals - and what also needs to be done to achieve the Paris Agreement .

Tuesday - November 2

More Leaders Statements In addition to discussing how forests and land can contribute to the 1.5°C goal, support sustainable livelihoods, and deliver on promises of adaptation and finance, leaders and companies will talk about innovation and deployment of clean technologies.

Wednesday - 3 November

Begins on funding with the presentation of Rishi Sonak Chancellor progress made in the "climate financing", which directs funding from rich countries responsible for high emissions to developing countries to help them reduce emissions and adapt to climate change, this has been one thorny issues, because rich countries have not fulfilled After the amount promised.

Next, UN Special Envoy and Financial Adviser to Mr Johnson, Mark Carney, will present the steps the global financial sector has taken to help reach net zero, and the rest of the day will see discussions on private climate finance and how to strengthen support for developing countries.

Thursday - 4 November

The fourth day focuses on energy and especially coal, as the UK has led the world in committing to phase out coal and will be hoping for similar commitments on this day. G7 leaders made pledges on coal last July.

Two panel discussions, featuring prominent government figures and international organizations, will announce and discuss new measures to scale clean energy more quickly, and the afternoon will see speeches by energy ministers from the UK, India and around the world looking at phasing out coal globally.

Friday - November 5

The fifth day is dedicated to youth and public empowerment:

• The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (YOUNGO) will provide a global statement for young people, outlining their climate action and what they want to see from world leaders.
• Activists, business leaders and ministers will look at what more can be done to create a whole community approach to climate action.
• Conference President Alok Sharma and Italian Environmental Transition Minister Roberto Cingolani will discuss the outcomes of the Youth Summit held in Milan in September.
• There will also be an event focused on ocean health and global support to protect at least 30% of all oceans by 2030.

Saturday - November 6

The focus is on nature and land use on the sixth day:

• The main event aims to address the issue of deforestation.
• Governments, policy makers and farmers will explore sustainable agriculture and initiatives from food, finance and banking.
• Global innovation sectors will be presented to protect nature.
• Greta Thunberg is scheduled to speak to the tens of thousands of activists who will march in the Alliance on World Climate Justice Day as well. The march of protesters, who are calling on governments to commit to cutting emissions, stretches from Kelvingrove Park to Glasgow Green.
• Demonstrations are scheduled in London and other cities around the world.

Monday - November 8

The second week begins with a focus on adaptation - which means adaptation to climate change and the loss and damage, and the inevitable consequences of human-caused climate change, a thorny issue because it is underfunded so far.

• Representatives from the communities on the front line of climate change begin sharing their experiences and outlining what countries should do to help.
• The main event will see ministers and leaders commit to building a more resilient future with climate change and the contributions they will make.
• Talks will be held to explore the losses and damages caused by climate change.
• The day ends with a world tour on how countries are handling the crisis.

Tuesday - November 9

This day will explore how women are disproportionately affected by climate change and the importance of their leadership, as well as the critical science of limiting warming to 1.5°C.

Key events include:

• Promoting gender equality in climate action.
• UN scientists report in August discussing how to keep warming below 1.5°C.
• The leading innovation event will explore clean energy solutions from around the world.

Wednesday - November 10

The summit will then look at the mass market for clean, zero-emission vehicles, and the creation of "green shipping lanes", as it is notoriously difficult to decarbonize the shipping sector.

Auto market leaders who have committed to selling 100% zero-emission vehicles by 2040 or before will host the main event, and the aviation and road freight industry are also on the table.

Thursday - November 11

This is the last day with a dedicated program dedicated to cities and built-up areas, where buildings generate nearly 40% of annual global carbon dioxide emissions.

National, regional, civic and private leaders will speak about encouraging collaborative climate action, and speakers will discuss ongoing environmental actions at the national and local levels.

Friday - November 12

It is expected that on this day the negotiations between the representatives of the countries will end and the work of the summit will be concluded.