Undercurrents: Climate perspectives from COP26

How are communities on the front lines of the climate crisis adapting to new challenges? And what would young people prioritise at COP26?

Tuesday 9 November: Gender, Science and Innovation / with Emma Yule, Chloe Campbell and Lucy Stanfield

Cameron speaks to Emma Yule and Chloe Campbell (2050 Climate Group delegates), and Lucy Stanfield-Jenner (circular economy expert with Edinburgh University and 2050 Climate Group chair).

Cop26 voices – Nicholas Major: Policy-makers and landlords hold the key to creating eco-friendly homes

Major is also a volunteer at the 2050 Climate Group, which helps young people take action against the climate crisis.

Wednesday 3 November: Climate Finance and Engagement / with Jane Morrison

Cameron explores the issue of climate finance on day 4 of COP26. He speaks to Jane Morrison - biologist, young leader and one of Scotland’s ’30 Under 30 Inspiring Women’.

If world leaders are truly worried about failing young people, they’ll listen to us at COP26

There’s an unremitting, infectious enthusiasm among young people to tackle the climate crisis. Hope is not lost.

COP26 young people: Young activists 'trying not to be too hopeful' as climate talks get underway

As COP negotiations open and world leaders take to the stage, young people are anxious and “trying not to be too hopeful” as Glasgow hosts the major climate talks.

COP26: Scotland's young climate change activists in pictures

Over the past year, Glasgow photographer Andrew Cawley has taken portraits of 26 Scottish environmental activists and has been posting the images, along with some of their views, on his Instagram account.

Young activists call Glasgow climate conference 'last chance for humanity'

Eve is attending COP26 as part of the 2050 Climate Group, a charity dedicated to helping young people take action on climate change.

2050 Climate Group is proud to present this zine, ‘Let’s Talk COP26’, which is a representation of the themes and visions explored at our Youth Summit on the 4th of September 2021. This event brought young people together with youth climate activists, climate organisations, and industry leaders to discuss 5 themes on the COP26 presidency programme: nature-based solutions, clean road transport, energy transitions, finance, and adaptation and resilience.

Conference of Youth - COY16

The Scottish Government hosted the UN Climate Change Conference of Youth (COY) which is run by YOUNGO - The Official Youth Constituency of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Over 400 youth delegates from 120 countries attended, 5 of whom from Scotland including 2050 Climate Group volunteer, Bethany Tallis.

BBC Scotland COP26 Debate Night Special

COP26 special live from Glasgow, discussed the big questions that affect Scotland. The Audience, including 2050 Climate Group’s Kate Chambers, Alex Reid and Eve Redhead put their questions to panelists regarding youth involvement in decision-making.

Visions of Tomorrow for a Sustainable Future in Scotland and Malawi

2050 Climate Group held an event in the COP26 Green Zone during ‘Youth and Public Empowerment’ Day. The event discussed stories of climate action and young people’s key asks for COP26.

Institutional Activism: Tacking the climate crisis through your organisation

The climate crisis reaches every corner of society and every business, organisation and industry has a role to play in building a better, greener, and more sustainable future. The panel of 4 institutional activists, including Young Leaders Development Programme volunteer and Scottish Power employee David Smith, discussed how they are an activist within the workplace and the impact they are having.

SCVO The Role of Non-Environmental Charities in the Just Transition to Net Zero

SCVO held an event to celebrate and explore the role of non-environmental organisations in the just transition to net zero. Finalists of this year’s Climate Conscious Scottish Charity Award, including 2050 Climate Group Sarah McArthur, spoke about what they are doing as organisation to tackle climate change.

Scottish Government - Loss and Damage Youth Dialogue

2050 Climate Group representatives attended Scottish Government’s event which facilitated real time dialogue on what Loss and Damage means to youth – those most likely to feel the impact of climate change - in both the Global South and North. This event built on a wider programme of Scottish Government work looking at Loss and Damage and how the Scottish Government will respond.

Scotland's COP26 Climate Tech Showcase (SCDI and ScotlandIS)

ScotlandIS, SCDI and Scottish Enterprise are presented a thought leadership panel, focusing on the role of Climate Technologies in Scotland’s journey towards our 2045 targets. The panel included 2050 Climate Group Chair, Lucy Stanfield.