Thread by @PriestleyCentre

It’s just 2 months until #COP26 – arguably the most important global climate negotiations to date.

Not sure what COP is?

Don’t panic! We’ve got you covered.

Here’s a thread with some handy resources ⤵️

The best place to start is by watching the recording of our webinar ‘What is COP and why does it matter?’

A great introduction to the UNFCCC, COP, and role @UniversityLeeds can play in the run up to #COP26.

mymedia.leeds.ac.uk/Mediasite/Play…

@UniversityLeeds You can find out more about the role of universities on the road to #COP26 in this blog we wrote for
@ECIU_UK.

eciu.net/blog/2020/the-…

@UniversityLeeds @ECIU_UK 1.5°C is an important figure for #COP26 🌡

Take a look at these pre-COP26 briefing notes from @CONSTRAIN_EU that set out how likely we are to stay within 1.5°C of warming as we approach mid-century, and what we mean by a 1.5°C pathway.

constrain-eu.org/news/pre-cop26…

@UniversityLeeds @ECIU_UK @CONSTRAIN_EU How we might raise ambition ahead of #COP26?

Listen to this conversation between Professor Richard Beardsworth and Dr Martin Frick to hear their thoughts.

mymedia.leeds.ac.uk/Mediasite/Play…

@UniversityLeeds @ECIU_UK @CONSTRAIN_EU More detail about the leadership challenge of #COP26 can be found in this article authored by
@rjbeardsworth for @OpenAccessGov.

openaccessgovernment.org/the-leadership…

@UniversityLeeds @ECIU_UK @CONSTRAIN_EU @rjbeardsworth @OpenAccessGov In April, 'Connecting Voices for Climate Action' gathered an amazing array of speakers and nearly one thousand attendees to build ambition ahead of #COP26.

Visit our website to catch up or re-watch any of the events.

climate.leeds.ac.uk/cop26/connecti…

@UniversityLeeds @ECIU_UK @CONSTRAIN_EU @rjbeardsworth @OpenAccessGov We're also part of the #COP26Universities network, a growing group of UK-based universities and research centres working together to raise ambition for tangible outcomes from @COP26.

Take a look at briefing notes and podcasts from the network: gla.ac.uk/research/cop26/