What is COP 26?
It is the United Nations Climate Change Conference. It is a global summit organised by the UN called COP, which stands for ‘Conference of the Parties’. This year is the 26th annual summit, with the U.K. as President (host country).
The Green Party of England and Wales will actively be campaigning and lobbying to widen and strengthen the range of policies that are part of the national debate and to influence governments to take action.
We demand…
✔️That the UK government show leadership and consistency – we cannot have promises on climate alongside new coal mines and road building.
✔️A commitment to global reparations with the richest countries paying back those who have less, for the impact of our emissions and to help build resilience for the future. The U.K. government is not living up to its responsibilities as a rich and former colonial nation with a history of high emissions.
✔️A carbon tax to make polluters pay for their contribution to the climate emergency while also supporting people who have less. It would raise money to fund the transition to a zero-carbon economy and motivate the transition to renewables. Our carbon tax comes with a dividend, meaning that poorer people would not be hit with higher prices.