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Official Twitter account of the UK #COP26 Presidency. This account is no longer active. Read about our Presidency outcomes 👇

[COP26 @COP26]

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The Glasgow COP kept 1.5°C in reach, and throughout our Presidency Year we continued to deliver vital #ClimateAction across the globe.

In this critical decade, the #GlasgowClimatePact must remain the blueprint for action.

[COP26 @COP26]

What was the highlight for the UK's COP Presidency?

Listen to #COP26 CEO, Peter Hill talk about how the Glasgow COP made historic progress 👇

[COP26 @COP26]

What was the highlight for the UK's COP Presidency?

Listen to #COP26 CEO, Peter Hill talk about how the Glasgow COP made historic progress 👇

[COP26 @COP26]

At #COP27, the UK Pavilion hosted a series of events and discussions to advance conversations on #ClimateAction.

Watch the events on YouTube 👇

[COP26 @COP26]

"We just want the chance to live"

Climate activist @NasaloSalote spoke to us at #COP27 about how sea level rise caused by #ClimateChange is affecting the South Pacific.

Watch the full interview 👇

[COP26 @COP26]

"It's really critical that women have a role in tackling climate change"

At #COP27, our Deputy Lead Negotiator Alison Campbell addressed how women are at the forefront of climate change impacts and why it is vital that their voices are heard.

Watch the full interview 👇

[COP26 @COP26]

The UK Youth Parliament provides opportunities for 11-18 year olds to use their elected voice to change the world for the better.

The UK #Climate Negotiators will meet with members of the youth parliament this Thursday to discuss the outcomes of #COP27.

Learn more �The UK Youth Parliament provides opportunities for 11-18 year olds to use their elected voice to change the world for the better.

The UK #Climate Negotiators will meet with members of the youth parliament this Thursday to discuss the outcomes of #COP27.

Learn more �The UK Youth Parliament provides opportunities for 11-18 year olds to use their elected voice to change the world for the better.

The UK #Climate Negotiators will meet with members of the youth parliament this Thursday to discuss the outcomes of #COP27.

Learn more �The UK Youth Parliament provides opportunities for 11-18 year olds to use their elected voice to change the world for the better.

The UK #Climate Negotiators will meet with members of the youth parliament this Thursday to discuss the outcomes of #COP27.

Learn more 👇

[COP26 @COP26]

"It's really critical that women have a role in tackling climate change"

At #COP27, our Deputy Lead Negotiator Alison Campbell addressed how women are at the forefront of climate change impacts and why it is vital that their voices are heard.

Watch the full interview 👇

[COP26 @COP26]

"Where is the implementation?"

At #COP27, climate activist @AmponsemJoshua spoke to us about the importance of driving youth-led climate solutions and ensuring that they become more than just pledges.

Watch to find out more 👇

[COP26 @COP26]

Earlier this month, we published our UK #COP26 Presidency Outcomes Report

Delivering on the commitments made at the Glasgow COP, the UK Presidency accelerated #ClimateAction across four main areas:

🟢 Mitigation
🟢 Adaptation
🟢 Finance
🟢 Collaboration

Find out more 👇

[COP26 @COP26]

The #COP26 Presidency prioritised inclusivity, and championed the voices of young people 🗣

At #COP27 we were joined by Brazilian youth activist @franciscoactiv2 who shared an important message to world leaders 🌍

Watch below 👇

[COP26 @COP26]

What legacy has the #COP26 Presidency left behind?

Listen to COP26 CEO, Peter Hill talk about how the Glasgow COP made historic progress, and the platform this has provided to drive further #ClimateAction👇

[COP26 @COP26]

Over the last two weeks the UK hosted COPTV conversations in conjunction with @UNFCCC and @COP27P 📺

We were joined by a global roster of climate activists of all ages, negotiators and members of the #COP26 Presidency team🌍

Watch all of our COPTV streams on YouTube 👇

[COP26 @COP26]

The #COP26 Presidency had a busy programme of events and meetings during #COP27

We looked at progress made in delivering the #GlasgowClimatePact and called for accelerated ambition and implementation to keep 1.5°C alive 🌍

Read more below👇

[COP26 @COP26]

What legacy has the #COP26 Presidency left behind?

Listen to COP26 CEO, Peter Hill talk about how the Glasgow COP made historic progress, and the platform this has provided to drive further #ClimateAction👇

[UN Biodiversity @UNBiodiversity]

On Biodiversity Day at @cop27p, @unep’s Goodwill Ambassador and singer and song-writer @elliegoulding spoke about the importance of coral reefs 🪸 and why more needs to be done to protect the vibrant ecosystem that sustains life under water🐠

Watch now⬇️
#ForNature #Biodiversity

[COP26 @COP26]

The progress on loss and damage is historic.

But this is not a moment of unqualified celebration.

1.5°C remains on life support.

Watch #COP26 President @AlokSharma_RDG’s closing remarks at #COP27 👇

[UN Climate Change @UNFCCC]

The #COP27 closing ceremony has started in Sharm el-Sheikh.

Follow live 👇

[Rt Hon Lord Alok Sharma @AlokSharma_RDG]

We cannot backslide on the #GlasgowClimatePact

We must emerge from #COP27 with a package of outcomes that keeps 1.5 alive and protects the world’s most vulnerable

Pleased to join @HACoalition ministers to call for greater progress in final push at #COP27 https://t.co/s8RsC63iQr

[COP26 @COP26]

"We know we're off the pace for 1.5°C, we have a very limited time to get there."

#COP26 CEO Peter Hill discussed the urgent need for the world to implement climate action at #COP27 by building on the outcomes of the Glasgow COP.

Watch his full interview 👇