Dorset COP26 Hub say emissions targets are ambitions but politicians can do more
We're being asked to join the Weymouth group in a national day of action on Saturday
Last updated 3rd Nov 2021
Day four of the COP26 Climate Summit being held in Glasgow and Weymouth's Extinction Rebellion group don't think the summit will be a turning point for Climate Change.
It is ahead of the global day of action on Saturday calling for Climate justice.
Leaders attending the conference have agreed to end deforestation and land degradation by 2030.
Over 100 countries have signed the deal, covering 85% of the world's forests. The agreement also has been backed with £8.75 billion of public funding, with an added £5.3 billion in private investments.
The pledge is the first major agreement to come out of the conference, where countries are trying to keep a 1.5C rise in global temperatures in reach.
Andy Smith, a Weymouth Extinction Rebellion member says the target is very ambitious which is fantastic but the government's and politicians can do more.
"What they need to be doing is rather than just reducing emissions in the oil and gas sector, they need to divest from the oil and gas sector completely, there is no space or room for oil and gas in this fight against climate crisis, we need to be moving forward to more sustainable forms of energy.
"Sadly I think COP26 is going to be a massive disappointment as all the previous COP talks have failed to meet their targets.
"The trouble is that politicians have a short tenure and it's very difficult for them to think long term, all they are thinking about is retaining their seats and ensuring they get paid.
"That is half the problem, we need to start thinking about generations ahead of us rather than short term economic growth."
Prince William at Cop26 Glasgow
Sir David Attenborough speaks at Cop26
While world leaders gathered, other important players in the world market also attended. Amazon tycoon Jeff Bezos gave a speech to delegates of the duty to protect the planet and the environment. Bezos also announced that he would put $2 billion (equivalent to £1.5 billion) towards the global effort in land restoration.
Leonardo DiCaprio at Cop26
Leonardo DiCaprio in a UN meeting at Cop26
Former F1 champion Nico Rosberg at COP26 in Glasgow
Stella McCartney and Prince Charles at Kelvingrove sustainable fashion exhibition at Cop26
GLOBAL DAY OF ACTION THIS SATURDAY
The Global Day of Action for Climate Justice on Saturday 6th November 2021 will be a day of rallies, marches and direct action taking place in-person all across the UK.
COP26 Coalition - Dorset Hub is planning a rally and march in Weymouth to coincide with The Global Day of Action for Climate Justice on Saturday 6th November 2021 meeting at Weymouth Pavilion at 12pm for speeches before marching at 1pm.
Local coalition members include environment and development NGOs, trade unions, grassroots community campaigns, faith groups, youth groups, migrant and racial justice networks.