Key announcements and reaction from COP26

A look at some of the key announcements made during the two-week conference in Glasgow, including reaction from around the world.
World leaders promise to end deforestation by 2030 More than 100 leaders from countries containing 85% of the world's forests have agreed to halt and reverse forest loss and land degradation by 2030.Continue reading this with an IEMA membership
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IEMA at COP27
Members made an impact at this year’s climate summit, says Chris Seekings
IEMA CEO, Sarah Mukherjee MBE, believes that the target to limit global heating to 1.5°C is “just about alive” following COP27. Below is a roundup of the key takeaways from the summit.
UK environment minister Thérèse Coffey has today pledged £30m for nature projects at COP27 on Biodiversity Day.
