During the COP26 meeting in November this year, companies that “caused catastrophic climate change” were barred from entering public buildings. Glasgow City Council.
A sort of Movement pThe unanimous approval at the full council meeting is considered to be the first example of the host city boycotting certain vested interests during the talks.
Politicians and activists celebrated this development, but also called on the Glasgow City Council to ensure that the criteria for access to the site clearly exclude the presence of major polluters.
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The bill requires The Glasgow City Council “will take steps to ensure that during COP26, the places and community spaces owned or operated by the City Council will not be used for the benefit of those who deny, ignore or deliberately contribute to catastrophic climate change.”
Eva Murray, the MP who moved the motion, said: “We know that COP26 will become the most important climate conference in the history of the world and will attract people from all over the world.
“The bill also emphasizes the key role we must play as the city council to ensure a lasting, positive legacy for Glasgow people and citizens from disadvantaged groups.”
She added: “We hope that these spaces will be used during COP26 to showcase and provide space for grassroots organizations and activists in Glasgow and people who may come from other parts of the world.”
Determine the criteria for access Thereafter, public places are decided by city council officials.
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Christy Mearns, member of the Scottish Green Party and current Deputy Provost, said: “The application is about to be decided. What is exciting is that due to cross-party work, the Glasgow City Council will be able to reject the application and send a strong message to the world: we will not support the polluter COP26 and they have no foothold in affecting our response to the climate crisis. place.
