you. susan aitken, they are, leader| of glasgow city council. glasgow has set a net zero carbon target by 2030 which is one of the most ambitious targets of cities around the world. and now we have patricia espinosa speaking. and now we have patricia espinosa s-teakin. ., ., .,, and now we have patricia espinosa sheakin, ., ., , , speaking. honourable guests, distinguished _ speaking. honourable guests, distinguished delegates, i speaking. honourable guests, l distinguished delegates, ladies speaking. honourable guests, i distinguished delegates, ladies and gentlemen. 0urvery long distinguished delegates, ladies and gentlemen. our very long wait is over. it is with joy and enthusiasm that i officially welcome you to cop26. i thank the outgoing cop presidency of chile and especially the ministerfor their presidency of chile and especially the minister for their leadership in the minister for their leadership in the last two challenging years. i also officially welcome the incoming uk presidency and minister alok sharma. i thank you for your collaborative efforts as we work