We\u2019re making sure York\u2019s environmental research and sustainability efforts are recognised as the world prepares for one of the most pivotal moments in the fight against climate change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
COP26 is the 26th UN Climate Change \u2018Conference of the Parties\u2019 (hence COP26). Between 1\u201312 November, countries who signed the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)<\/a> will gather in Glasgow to discuss how to tackle the climate crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The summit is considered significant as it\u2019s the first COP to take place after the landmark Paris Agreement. It\u2019s regarded as the summit to both address what has and hasn\u2019t been achieved since 2015 and to set out plans to \u2018build back better\u2019 through a green recovery following the pandemic.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n From delivering world-leading research and policy briefs to creating an ambitious sustainability strategy, our researchers, staff and students are making every effort to contribute to the climate effort. As a community we\u2019re making great strides and it\u2019s important to shout about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is where the Communications team comes in. It\u2019s our mission to deliver a strong message to highlight York\u2019s commitment to environmental and sustainability issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After a lot of research and a bit of creative thinking we\u2019ve produced a COP26 communications plan to guide our efforts. So far we\u2019ve made great progress. We\u2019ve:<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat are we doing to support it?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n