COP26

COP stands for 'Conference of the Parties' and these are UN conferences on its different conventions. 

COP26 is where world leaders come together to talk about climate change and how to tackle it, as it's the COP for the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. 

This year marks the 26th COP summit - hence why it is called COP26 - taking place 1-12 November 2021 in the UK. It's held here this year because the UK were successful in their bid to host it - this means they have taken on the Presidency. Glasgow was chosen as the location, in part due to the city's commitment to sustainability. The spotlight is now on the UK to provide global leadership that raises ambition and turns promises into desperately needed action to tackle the inseparable nature and climate crises. 

Here we look at what we're expecting during the summit, and the leadership needed to ensure that globally we tackle the nature and climate crises. 

Find out what COP26 means for nature and Devon's wildlife from Harry, CEO of DWT