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In November, the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) takes place in Glasgow, Scotland. This important assembly of global delegates is an opportunity for countries to determine their progress on the Paris Agreement commitments, as well as announcing new goals.
Several nations have announced new targets, including the United States and conference host the United Kingdom. The latter pledged to use its presidencies of both COP and the G7 to highlight the work being done by island communities. It’s promising that representatives from Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) have met regularly with COP26 President Alok Sharma, who has continued to call for immediate climate action as the world transitions towards a low-carbon future.
Whether it be the concerns voiced through the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), or working together to share best practice at events like the Virtual Island Summit (VIS), islands are actively developing sustainable solutions for the future. In this week’s featured article we go in depth about this and introduce our Island Space @ COP26.
James Ellsmoor,
Founder & CEO
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This year we are opening the registration early so you can:
- Be first to secure your place.
- Stay updated with speaker confirmations and agenda topics.
- Gain insights on the key VIS themes.
- Learn about sponsorship opportunities
We are proud to announce that our Virtual Island Summit for this year will be held September 6-12. This is our annual flagship event and as always it’s free to attend.
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