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Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham has said the next year will be a \u201ccritical time\u201d for international climate action, as Glasgow prepares to host the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in November 2021.<\/p>\n

With one year to go until Scotland\u2019s largest city welcomes world leaders and delegates at COP26, Ms Cunningham said the summit presented an opportunity to showcase Scotland\u2019s world-leading approach to tackling the climate emergency.\"\"<\/p>\n

Scotland has committed to achieving net-zero emissions of all greenhouse gases by 2045, ending Scotland\u2019s contribution to climate change within a generation. The Scottish Government\u2019s recently published programme for 2020-21 put a green recovery at the forefront of the government\u2019s priorities.<\/p>\n

Ms Cunningham said: \u201cAmid the enormous challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the global climate emergency has not gone away \u2013 far from it \u2013 and the Scottish Government remains absolutely committed to playing our part in global climate action. Indeed, I am very clear that it must be central to our recovery.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe threat of climate change is, of course, a global one, requiring a global response. Just as the response to COVID-19 has been universal, our journey to net zero must be the same. We must work together as we seek to build a greener, fairer and more equal society and economy.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe next year will be a critical time for international climate action. COP26 is an opportunity to showcase Scotland\u2019s world-leading approach to reducing emissions and ensuring a just transition where no one is left behind.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn recognition of this, Scotland was recently appointed European Co-Chair of the Under 2 Coalition<\/a> –\u00a0 a group of more than 220 governments representing over 1.3 billion people and 43% of the global economy. This position will support our ambitions to drive international cooperation and inclusivity as well as momentum towards COP26 and beyond.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe cannot do this alone. And we cannot wait to act. The time for action is now. Tackling climate change is already at the heart of Scotland\u2019s recovery from COVID-19. This must be replicated across the world to safeguard this generation and those to come.\u201d<\/p>\n

The 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) will take place at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow on 1 \u2013 12 November 2021. For more information visit: https:\/\/www.ukcop26.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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