The Taoiseach will address conference tomorrow
Over 100 political leaders are gathering in Glasgow today for the COP26 UN climate conference.
It's hoped agreement can be reached in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prevent the earth from over-heating.
The Taoiseach will outline Irish plans to reduce carbon output by 2030, when he addresses delegates tomorrow.
Micheál Martin has said serious change to how we do business is needed:
UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres says the world's "addiction to fossil fuels" is "pushing humanity to the brink":
President of the US, Joe Biden arrived this afternoon:
US President Joe Biden has arrived in Glasgow for the #COP26 climate summit.
— Sky News (@SkyNews) November 1, 2021
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The British Prime Minister has warned world leaders they're facing a "doomsday clock".
Opening the leaders' summit, Boris Johnson says delaying climate action will just make things worse:
Former President Mary Robinson is also attending Cop 26.
She has said despite political leaders not taking action in the past, she has hope:
Siobhán Curran of Trócaire says rich nations need to deliver on their promises:
According to an environmentalist journalist, It's unlikely any of the countries attending the conference will meet its climate targets.
Environment Correspondent for the Irish Independent, Caroline O’Doherty doubts the conference will result in real change:
Broadcaster and environmentalist, David Attenborough, is hopeful world leaders can agree on solutions to reduce global warming:
“So let’s come together over these two weeks. And ensure that where Paris promised, Glasgow delivers”
— COP26 (@COP26) October 31, 2021
This morning, COP President @AlokSharma_RDG delivered his speech at the opening of #COP26.
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