Beginning with a moment of silence for the lives lost during the COVID-19 pandemic, it was clear from the outset that the Glasgow Climate Change Conference would be a UN climate meeting like no other.
Highlights of the day included:
- Strong statements calling for more support and higher ambition throughout the opening ceremony and the opening statements
- Adoption of the agendas and launch of all substantive work
The Glasgow Climate Change Conference is a chance to show that the Paris Agreement can deliver an effective multilateral response. Many drew attention to the scale of the challenge ahead for this meeting. The agendas are large, because there are two years’ worth of decision making to catch up on. Over the next two weeks, negotiations will try to conclude the remaining elements of the Paris Agreement rulebook. They will also need to address a number of broader issues, including support to developing countries – an issue that has been in many ways compounded by the pandemic. The World Leaders Summit on Monday will provide a platform for leaders to present their pledges to the world.
By IISD. Earth Negotiations Bulletin. October 31, 2021.
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