We work closely with academics from the University of Edinburgh, UKRI COP26 researchers and young people involved in climate activism. We hope that young people can use it to deal with these issues in order to expand and deepen their participation in the COP itself and climate and ecological justice outside the conference.
justice
The three pillars are the core of climate justice.
First, recognize that climate change is more likely to adversely affect marginalized communities, both domestically and internationally.
Second, the countries, communities and individuals most likely to be adversely affected by climate change are least likely to contribute to the cause of climate change. This includes the offspring who have suffered the most and contributed the least.
Finally, the climate change mitigation campaign must ensure that no one is left behind.
If we have the opportunity to respond to climate and ecological crises in a fair and equitable manner, it is very important for young people from the global north to understand and act in accordance with these basic truths.
action
recent Global research It was found that about six in ten young people are “very” or “very” worried about climate change.
At COP21 held in Paris, young people made their voices heard through demonstrations, activities, and commitments made by non-state actors such as youth constituencies. This was called the “wave” of activities and created suitable conditions for signing the Paris Agreement.
There is no doubt about this Young people will be the key to climate justice at COP26: It’s time to let the ground tide rise again.
finance
This is probably the most technical aspect of the climate negotiation process, and because of the opaque and jargon-filled language used in these areas, activists often put this aspect aside.
But climate financing is absolutely crucial to the success of COP26’s multilateral action, especially considering the unachievable US$100 billion/year target set by world leaders in Paris in 2015, which aims to provide resources for countries in the global South To alleviate and adapt to the climate and ecological crisis.
In terms of corporate participation in the COP, although finding solutions that are beneficial to the planet and businesses can provide broader support for climate policy, it is more important than ever to identify and eliminate green drift where it occurs.
Fossil fuel companies lack an “official role” at the meeting It is a welcome step in this regard.
got engaged
The guide also includes three further resources to give young people the greatest opportunity to fully participate in the COP process and climate action:
This action guide is created by Environmental Sustainability Team, University of Glasgow (GUEST), which aims to promote further participation in environmental and climate action. The guide includes a summary of the opportunities for all young people to participate during and after the conference, highlighting actions such as the Climate Justice People’s Summit hosted by the COP26 Alliance, as well as opportunities for online participation through climate justice-oriented lists. And pages.
This document outlines the legal status of the conference: what powers does it have? What is its mission? What is its goal? and many more.
This document provides explanations and clarifications of all key concepts and COP terms, which we will hear a lot in the coming weeks.
In November of this year, we will be in Glasgow for the first week of the Blue Zone and participate in the Green Zone and the entire city.
We will provide updates on social media, including live coverage of blue zone and green zone events, so please be sure to follow our Instagram with Twitter Keep your account up to date!
author
Rona Hardy (She/she) is a part-time master student and is British tipping point As the national organizer of Scotland and Stop campo activist.
