Rescheduling of COP26 2020-05-20
2020-05-20
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The original plan for COP26 included housing 30,000 delegates in cruise liners docked in the Clyde. This proposal was criticized as both expensive and counterproductive due to pollution from diesel emissions.
What discussions has he had with the Scottish Government on rescheduling COP26 to be held in Glasgow in 2021?
The decision on a revised date for COP26 in 2021 will be taken by the COP Bureau of the United Nations framework convention on climate change, in co-operation with the UK and Italy.
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Details of discussions with the Scottish Government were not provided.
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The original plan included housing delegates in cruise liners, which was criticized as expensive and environmentally harmful. The question seeks assurance about suitable accommodation.
What assurance can the Minister give that more suitable accommodation is now being prepared?
Decisions will continue to be taken on COP26 when it is rescheduled. The summit will host the largest number of delegates ever in the UK and we are committed to celebrating this achievement while considering the point raised about suitable accommodation.
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Specific assurance regarding preparation for accommodation was not provided.
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