COP26 One Year On: Youth Empowerment

At COP26, 2050 Climate Group sent delegates to the Blue Zone. One year on, as part of our “Taking Stock ahead of COP27” series, our interview with Board Member, Kirstin McEwan and Operational Volunteer Chloe Campbell asks what youth empowerment looks like at COP and what young people at COP27 can expect!

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COP26 One Year On: Loss & Damage

At COP26, Scotland became the first developed country to pledge funding specifically for Loss & Damage. Our next blog in the “Taking Stock ahead of COP27” series from Policy Team Volunteer Bethany Tallis explains what projects that money has gone to, looks at pledges from other developed countries and explains the key principles of the Loss and Damage support we need to see at COP27.

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COP26 One Year On: Nature

As our climate emergency dominates the build up to COP26, the nature crisis can’t be ignored. The next piece in our “Taking Stock ahead of COP27” series from Policy Volunteer Rhona Smith asks what progress has been made in protecting and restoring nature in Scotland, and across the world since COP26.

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COP26 One Year On: Energy

The Energy Transition Council produced 8 principles for reducing emissions in the energy sector. Next in our “Taking Stock ahead of COP27” series, our Policy Volunteer, Andrew MacNish Porter, looks at the 8 principles and how Scotland has performed since COP26 against them.

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COP26 One Year On: Finance

Finance was one of the most talked about parts of COP26, and it will be at COP27 too. The first blog in our “Taking Stock ahead of COP27” series is from Policy Volunteer, Tara Sallis who explains why young people should care about the COP climate finance agreements, how Scotland has progressed them since COP26 and share some inspiration for the future of climate finance!

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2050x Fund Now Open!

We are back with a fresh round of our 2050x Fund which offers financial support to empower climate action projects! If you’re 18-35 years old, based in Scotland, and looking for funding for a project that tackles any area of the Climate Crisis, read on for more info and how to apply!

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Guest Blog: “Sea to Soil”, an environmental art-making publication- Emily Wood’s 2050x Story

In a time of environmental crises such as climate change, pollution, and resource depletion, we are confronted with unprecedented urgency to reconsider our relationship with materials. As an artist, I know first-hand the issues of toxicity and waste involved in the arts industry. Is it hypocritical that I want to help the environment while following an artistic career?

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