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The UK has launched its program of Presidential events for the two-week COP26 summit, which takes place in Glasgow from 31 October - 12 November.

The program began with a World Leaders Summit (1-2 November), hosted by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, attended by more than 120 leaders who have confirmed their attendance, including the President of the Republic of Indonesia Joko Widodo.
All world leaders have been encouraged to take ambitious actions to reduce emissions – including net zero and coal, cars and trees, step up actions to adapt to climate change impacts and mobilize finance, and collectively signify their commitment to defending the important goals of the Paris Agreement. to limit global temperature rise below 2C, and as close as possible to 1.5C.
Along with some formal negotiations, the two-week presidential program event will highlight how all walks of life and the global economy are supporting ambitious climate action.
This series of events will also discuss several main themes, namely finance, adapting to the impacts of climate change, energy transition, nature and land use, gender, and youth. UK Treasury Secretary Rishi Sunak will open on day one, with discussions on how funding can be made available to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement, and UK government ministries will attend the entire two-week event.

Other events include encouraging discussion on the shift from coal to clean energy; responding to a recent IPCC report to be discussed at Science and Innovation day; and a meeting of the ministers of education and climate change with youth to discuss the importance of education in creating a climate positive future.
On Adaptation, Loss & Damage day, frontline communities will share their experiences of the worst impacts of climate change. This was followed by a ministerial-level discussion regarding adaptation efforts to the impacts of climate change.
Summit participants will also be able to be inspired by the more than 80 Pavilions that will be showcased by countries, civil society and international organizations hosting their own program of events, including Indonesia. In line with the UK's commitment to inclusivity, COP26 is the first climate change conference to propose a joint pavilion, allowing delegates to host events in a pavilion built by the UK.
The UK is also publicizing its program for the British Pavilion, which will support the main objectives of the COP26 Presidency, demonstrating leadership and action on the UK's climate now, and into the future. For example, in the last 30 years, the UK economy has grown by 78%, while emissions have been reduced by 44% - showing that you can grow your economy and tackle climate change at the same time. This means the UK has decarbonized faster than any other G20 nation and reduced greenhouse gas emissions faster than any other G7 country since 2010. And the UK has committed to fully shifting to new and renewable energy sources by 2035 with a focus on wind power, hydrogen and nuclear energy.
The British Pavilion will feature a variety of partners and events, including gender equality, and support local communities and local forest communities.

“There are only 5 days left until the start of COP26 in Glasgow. It's great that Indonesia will come and be seen – and Indonesia's flagship pavilion program is no exception. We hope that COP26 will build on the momentum gained through the G7 Summit, the UN General Assembly last month, and the G20 meeting in Italy. The time for only warm words is over. The world's largest economy does need to act, and set an example. Climate change and global warming are so urgent that we are asked to take action now – not only for future generations, but for our own survival.” British Ambassador to Indonesia and Timor Leste Owen Jenkins said.

The Presidential Program themed days will cover finance; energy; youth and community empowerment; nature and land use; adaptation, loss and damage; gender; science and innovation; transportation and the city, region and built environment.

The public can also engage with the more than 200 events taking place in the UK-run Green Zone in Glasgow between Monday, 1 November and Friday 12 November//VOI-NK