The Glasgow Climate Pact: A guide for business

Michael Holder
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COP26 has delivered a fresh set of commitments and the finalisation of the Paris Agreement rulebook - but what does it all mean for business?

As the dust begins to settle after COP26, work must now begin towards interpreting and putting into practice what was agreed by 196 countries around the world in Glasgow on Saturday night. The key final decision texts on the UNFCCC website include a raft of new commitments and legal language aimed at pushing for more investment, resources, and ambition in support of efforts to drive down emissions, boost economies and support countries tackle the worsening impacts of climate change. The finishing touches were also given to the Paris Agreement 'rulebook', which means for the first time th...

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