Plymouth Perspectives

Examining the evidence for global action for the 2021 G7 summit and COP26 conference
Plymouth Perspectives
Plymouth Perspectives examined the evidence for global action for the G7 summit and COP26 conference held in the UK in 2021. Our academic experts shared the evidence on a number of climate change, environmental, economic and health issues, focusing on a whole-system approach taken by the University of Plymouth. Underpinned by evidence-based transdisciplinary research integrated with planning, delivery and evaluation, our researchers address local environmental priorities alongside national and international goals.
 
 

Tackling the climate emergency at COP26

The UN Climate Change Convention – also known as COP26 – represented the largest, global coming together to address climate change. Held in Glasgow in 2021, it was the first to take place after the Paris Agreement's measures take effect. The COVID-19 pandemic has also placed greater emphasis on the role of climate change in relation to global health and re-building economies through a green recovery. Considered by many as the 'most important global meeting to take place on UK soil', the world's attention was on the UK.
The University of Plymouth was a proud member of the COP26 Universities Network whose mission was to ensure that the UK academic sector plays its role in delivering a successful COP26, in order to deliver a zero-carbon, resilient world.
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Examining the evidence at G7

The G7 summit in 2021 met in Carbis Bay, Cornwall to tackle some of the world’s greatest challenges, looking to bring together shared values and take decisive action.
With the aim to 'Build Back Better', leaders of the UK, USA, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea and South Africa decided where and how to take action.

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