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Recommendation 14
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Given the commitment of the global environmental community to a green agenda, a downscaled COP26...
Conclusion
Given the commitment of the global environmental community to a green agenda, a downscaled COP26 could become the first expression of a new approach to international climate diplomacy, rejecting airmiles for airwaves and living the message of carbon neutrality. (Paragraph 36) A climate for ambition: Diplomatic preparations for COP26 23
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
14.1 Our intent remains to hold the main conference in person, respecting the wishes of parties, many of whom feel strongly that the negotiations are best conducted in person to ensure an inclusive COP, especially those countries most directly impacted by climate change. 14.2 Sustainability will be at the core of the COP26 event. We are aiming to achieve ISO20121 certification, which will address all aspects of sustainability of the event such as waste management, supply chain management and carbon management. We are working with Arup, our Sustainability Consultant on the principle priority to reduce emissions from the conference within a robust Carbon Management Plan, with any unavoidable carbon emissions from COP26 to be offset to be carbon neutral. 14 First Special Report of Session 2021–22 14.3 We will encourage all delegates to consider low-carbon travel options and will be offsetting the emissions associated with travel, including those of the COP President and UK officials in the run up to COP26.