UN Climate Conference 2021: Schools

(asked on 3rd September 2021) - View Source

Question

To ask the President of COP26, what steps he is taking to ensure that schools are represented at COP26.


Answered by
Alok Sharma Portrait
Alok Sharma
COP26 President (Cabinet Office)
This question was answered on 15th September 2021

All young people, including those of school-age, are an important voice and we recognise they are calling for urgent action, which is why we have established a dedicated COP26 youth engagement team in the Cabinet Office, who are ensuring youth voices are heard at COP26.

In the run up to the conference in November, the UK COP26 Presidency launched the Together for our Planet Schools Pack which was sent to approximately 30,000 schools across the UK. The pack is designed to engage students on climate action and help them to learn more about COP26.

At the conference itself, the UK COP26 Presidency is delighted to host Youth & Public Empowerment Day on Friday 5 November. We will also be reaching out to local school groups as part of our wider engagement activity to participate within a focused programme of activity in the UK-managed Green Zone at COP26.

Reticulating Splines