Glasgow

'We must pull together': Alok Sharma urges world leaders to honour their climate pledges at COP26

Policy

'We must pull together': Alok Sharma urges world leaders to honour their climate pledges at COP26

COP26 President-designate issues plea for governments to make good on climate pledges, as John Kerry expresses optimism a breakthrough is within reach

clock 12 October 2021 • 5 min read
Airbnb urges Glasgow locals to play host as city faces COP26 accommodation crunch

Incentives

Airbnb urges Glasgow locals to play host as city faces COP26 accommodation crunch

The rental service is offering travel vouchers to first time hosts in a bid to encourage more people to let their rooms and homes out during the upcoming climate conference

clock 29 September 2021 • 3 min read
Over 80 top UK businesses call on Prime Minister to deliver 'coherent' climate strategy

Politics

Over 80 top UK businesses call on Prime Minister to deliver 'coherent' climate strategy

Ahead of COP 26, many of the UK's biggest companies have today warned Boris Johnson he has a 'limited window' to show genuine climate leadership

clock 20 September 2021 • 3 min read
Jaguar Land Rover to offer electric rides to world leaders at COP26, government confirms

Automotive

Jaguar Land Rover to offer electric rides to world leaders at COP26, government confirms

Jaguar Land Rover will supply an all-electric fleet for delegates attending vital climate talks, government confirms

clock 17 September 2021 • 1 min read
Keeping 1.5C alive: What to expect from a critical autumn for the net zero mission?

Net Zero Now

Keeping 1.5C alive: What to expect from a critical autumn for the net zero mission?

Former climate diplomat Pete Betts, WWF's Tanya Steele, CBI's Tania Kumar, and the CCC's Chris Stark offered their views on a crucial period for global climate action at last week's launch of the Net Zero Festival

clock 13 September 2021 • 10 min read
British Airways taps BP biofuels to offset CO2 from flights between London and COP26

Aviation

British Airways taps BP biofuels to offset CO2 from flights between London and COP26

British Airways CEO Sean Doyle argues a ‘global system of Sustainable Aviation Fuels’can help drive down CO2 from flying

clock 07 September 2021 • 5 min read
'Far from satisfactory': 80 countries miss UN deadline for delivering beefed-up climate pledges

Politics

'Far from satisfactory': 80 countries miss UN deadline for delivering beefed-up climate pledges

15 nations submitted fresh climate plans in support of Paris Agreement last week, but just under half of signatories have missed UN deadline

clock 02 August 2021 • 5 min read

Politics

'Nothing short of critical': Fraught G20 climate talks intensify pressure for progress ahead of COP26

G20 agrees to submit enhanced Paris Agreement plans ahead of COP26, but fails to agree coal power and fossil fuel subsidy phase outs

clock 26 July 2021 • 9 min read

Politics

COP26: Mayors and unions pledge to deliver 'decade of action', as calls grow for bolder climate goals

City leaders from around the world commit to 'just transition', as protesters criticise pace of UK climate action

clock 23 July 2021 • 4 min read

Management

Glasgow joins Thriving Cities Initiative as it marks 100 day countdown to COP26

COP26 host to join select group of cities that have agreed to pilot ways to deliver a just transition for local communities

clock 22 July 2021 • 3 min read