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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

COP26 United Nations Climate Change Conference new date announcement

09 June 2020 · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Proposed by Alok Sharma Con Reading West

Climate

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At a glance

Key points

  • COP26 will now take place between 1 and 12 November 2021 in Glasgow
  • The UK government will continue to work with partners to increase climate action
  • The announcement was made to adapt to the challenges posed by the global pandemic

Issue summary

The statement is about the announcement of a new date for COP26, the United Nations Climate Change Conference.

Action requested

COP26 will now take place between 1 and 12 November 2021 in Glasgow. The UK government will continue to work with partners to increase climate action and build resilience leading up to the conference.

Key facts

  • COP26 has been rescheduled from its original dates in November 2020 to 1-12 November 2021.
  • The decision was made by the UNFCCC COP Bureau, UK, and Italian partners after consultation with stakeholders.
  • The conference will take place in Glasgow.
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