COP26

In 1994 Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change decided to meet annually to discuss matters related to climate change. This annual meeting became known through the Convention as the Conference of the Parties (COP). COP 26, was held in Glasgow, UK, from 31st October to 12th November 2021.

In this section you will find articles related to the history of COP, the development of international treaties, Parties’ ambitious commitments in relation to climate change, and focus pieces on what to expect in the upcoming COP.

An introduction to the Conference of the Parties (COP) and the delayed COP26. Read more
A summary of the history of COP (Convention of the Parties) summits, from 1995 to 2019. Read more

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