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Recommendation 13
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The UK Government must recognise that it may not be possible for 30,000 delegates to...
Recommendation
The UK Government must recognise that it may not be possible for 30,000 delegates to attend a conference in November. There is a distinct possibility that large parts of the summit will have to be moved online or downscaled because of risks from covid-19. Those participating need more certainty on how covid may affect the logistics of the conference. In response to our report the UK Government should set out the criteria it will use to determine whether COP26 can go ahead as an in-person conference. We recommend that the Government set out what will happen if COP26 cannot have an in-person ‘green zone’ or if the main conference cannot go ahead with the expected number of attendees. The Government should also set out priorities for in-person attendees and contingency plans for virtual or hybrid events.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
13.1 We are working closely with our public health officials, Scottish Government, Glasgow Council and the UNFCCC to ensure we can safely host an in-person COP. 13.2 Our contingency planning will continue to review the most appropriate options for engagement to ensure we provide the right virtual offer for COP26; this planning includes reviewing the Green Zone and the possibility of hybrid events. We will provide further details to Parliament in due course.