Here on this page you will find information about COP 26, and what is going on in Carlisle in the lead up and during the Conference of the Parties happening in Glasgow, November 2021.
Official COP 26 website: https://ukcop26.org/
First of all, you can read all about what is COP 26 and why it is important in this digital leaflet, click on an image to enlarge.
Carlisle took part in the ‘global day for climate justice’ during COP 26 with a brilliant climate rally in the city centre. Despite the full force of the elements there was a fantastic turn out, with a diverse mix of speakers and music. Speakers from the community spoke out about topics such as addressing disabilities and the climate crisis, through education, and tackling climate jobs. Singers, musicians and a choir kept spirits high with climate themed songs.
Here are some pictures from Carlisle’s climate rally as part of the global day of action.
Pre-COP 26 events in Carlisle
Here are some pictures of the many fantastic events that took place within Carlisle in the lead up to COP 26. From polar bears to red rebels, there was a great mix of different groups who were making their way through the British Isles, by way of Carlisle, to Glasgow for COP 26.
A big shout out to many of our wonderful volunteers for helping organise and getting involved with these events. Credit also to these volunteers for these photographs.
If you would like a specific photograph to be removed or photographer credited please contact katie@sustainablecarlisle.org.
Click on a picture to enlarge.
Like the Climate Crisis, our social, economic and political system is human-made. As such, it can be remade. By us!
Despite years of talks and targets, greenhouse gas emissions continue to grow, our natural world continues to be destroyed by development, and investment still flows into the very industries which cause the problem, instead of into the many green jobs we need to solve it.
Climate Justice recognises:
- the need for us to come together
- our current systems are no longer working for us
- climate crisis is affecting people now, in Cumbria as well as across the globe.
- it is the Global South and the poorest in the world that have contributed least but are being affected most by the Climate Crisis
We can change this. We all have a voice and a part to play.
Especially our young people.
Please come along. This event is for you. This event is for us all.
#We MakeTomorrow
FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE: https://fb.me/e/Jzn4Iuw7
EVENTS IN CARLISLE
You can also find a schedule of what is happening in Carlisle as part of the September newsletter available here:
https://www.sustainablecarlisle.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Septembers-Newsletter.pdf
One of the fantastic groups who will be passing through Carlisle are hosting a free quiz in Denton Holme with an environmental spin!
Where: Vineyard Hub (next to Rebike) Denton St. Denton Holme, CA2 5DU
Date & Time: 7.30pm Sat 30th October
Walk2COP26 walkers will be passing through Carlisle on Monday 25th. Go to their website to find out more… https://www.walk2cop26.com/
On Saturday 23rd October Clarion the Polar will be in Carlisle, and walking onto Cargo. Find out more at the following website…
https://clarionthebear.fish