The event will attract more than 30,000 delegates who will take part in a whole host of events that will see climate experts, campaigners, policy makers and world leaders debate how to make global progress on climate change.
For almost two decades, our researchers have played a key role in informing global climate change mitigation, and the University has contributed to a number of COP conferences, presenting research, observing negotiations and analysing discussions.
The University’s main event at COP26, on 7 November, is Green Career Pathways. Professor Dave Reay, Chair in Carbon Management & Education in the School of GeoSciences, will host a panel of experts as they discuss roles of education, training, and employment in delivering a resilient and equitable transition to net zero, and investigating challenges their sectors face in terms of education, skills, and jobs in a climate emergency.
On campus, the University will host the UK – Africa Partnerships for Climate Action discussion on 6 November. This will bring together leading UK and African experts from government, higher education, industry, and intergovernmental bodies, to explore a vision for achieving green recovery. This will include the development of green industries and the provision of green skills and jobs. Register to attend online.
The University has also been given more than 30 observer passes, which allow our staff and students attend the conference.
There are a number of ways that staff can get involved:
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- Take the Live at COP26 MOOC.
- Attend the Green Careers Pathway event.
- Attend one of the many other COP26-related events organised by the University.
- Develop your climate knowledge & sustainability skillset with a range of resources from the Social Responsibility and Sustainability team.
You can find more information on the Social Responsibility and Sustainability website.