From 1-12 November 2021, the UK will host the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), in partnership with Italy.

The COP26 summit will bring Parties together for the first five-year review of the Paris Agreement and it is vital that the UK galvanises global action to reach the ambitious targets of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). State and non-state actors are due to congregate in Glasgow; all working towards tackling climate change through coordinated action.

To demystify the COP26 summit and navigate the various climate-related initiatives, the Cicero/AMO team has produced this primer. Our primer breaks down the UN terminology, explains the difference between the ‘Blue Zone’ and the ‘Green Zone’, introduces you to key stakeholders, important dates for your diary, and explains how organisations can get involved.

Scroll down to access Cicero/amo’s guide to COP26

Please note that the expression of interest process for exhibiting or hosting an event within the UK Government managed spaces closes at 17:00 GMT on Friday 5 March 2021.

Please do get in touch if you would like to discuss the themes of this document or if you would to find out more about how we are supporting organisations with their involvement in COP26.