Professor Charlotte Watts FCDO
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In November, the UK hosts COP26 in Glasgow. We will seek to accelerate action to reduce emissions, strengthen adaptation and resilience to the impacts of climate change, scale up means of implementation, protect and restore nature, and empower inclusive action.
Yesterday’s Climate Development Ministerial, convened by the Foreign Secretary and COP26 President, is a key milestone in the run-up to November. The summit will discuss challenges and priorities for implementing the Paris Agreement and SDGs in the countries most vulnerable to climate change, including the need for innovation and practical solutions.
23 February 2021
PM chairing a UN Security Council (UNSC) session on climate and security – the first time a British PM has chaired the UNSC since 1992
Sir David Attenborough will also address the Council to warn of the risks from climate change and call for action
UK holds the presidency of the UNSC this month and will host the COP26 climate summit in November
The Prime Minister will warn the UN Security Council today [Tuesday] that unless we take urgent action to tackle climate change, the world risks worsening conflict, displacement and insecurity.
He is chairing a virtual session of the Council to call on members to help the most vulnerable countries adapt to the impact of climate change and take steps to cut global emissions to net zero by 2050. It is the first time a British Prime Minister has chaired the UNSC in nearly 30 years and the first leader-level discussion on climate at the Security Council.
10 Downing Street
Prime Minister to chair UNSC session on climate and security: 22 February 2021
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will chair a virtual session of the UN Security Council to call on members to help the most vulnerable countries adapt to the impact of climate change.
PM chairing a UN Security Council (UNSC) session on climate and security – the first time a British PM has chaired the UNSC since 1992
Sir David Attenborough will also address the Council to warn of the risks from climate change and call for action
UK holds the presidency of the UNSC this month and will host the COP26 climate summit in November