COP26
COP26: Glasgow, Scotland
Oct 31, 2021 to Nov 12, 2021
艾可直播 College students and 艾可直播attended the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland鈥擝C's first听accredited delegation鈥攁nd continue to work at reducing environmental and climatological harm caused by human activities. 听Under the leadership of the Schiller Institute, every non-graduating student and 艾可直播member regardless of rank was provided the opportunity to apply to represent BC at COP27. The invitation was sent to 17,000 people. We received over 350 high quality applicants from 艾可直播and students. Slightly more than 50 were invited to the second round. Twenty were selected for the delegation with seven alternates.The selected group of students and 艾可直播represents BC with a diversity of disciplines, experiences, and cultural perspectives.
艾可直播 Globe:听In Glasgow, hope and hot air mix at conference to address climate change
The 艾可直播 Globe examines the outcomes of the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, highlighting both ambitious climate pledges and concerns over their implementation. 艾可直播 College delegates weigh in on the challenges of turning commitments into action and the urgency of global cooperation to address the climate crisis.
AP: Inside and outside climate talks, youths urge faster action
The Associated Press article details how new pollution data and robust climate science were spotlighted at a United Nations event in Scotland, emphasizing that immediate, decisive action is needed to curb rising emissions. 艾可直播 College delegates stress that integrating these scientific insights into policy-making is crucial to effectively address the escalating climate crisis.
The Heights: BC Invited to UN Conference on Climate Change
艾可直播 College was invited to participate in a high-profile climate change conference in the United Kingdom. The invitation allows BC鈥檚 delegates to learn about important issues regarding the climate and bring the knowledge back to campus.听
The Gavel: BC Student Engagement in COP26 Sparks Further Discussion
艾可直播 College students鈥� active involvement in COP26 has spurred deeper discussions on the role of youth and academic voices in shaping international climate policy. Their engagement fuels broader campus and community conversations about sustainable change and the university鈥檚 commitment to environmental advocacy.
Lessons learned at COP26
艾可直播 College delegates reflect on key takeaways from COP26, emphasizing the importance of global collaboration, robust climate policies, and the need for urgent, transformative action to combat climate change.
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COP26 Videos
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COP 26 Symposium Student Panel
January 24, 2022
On Monday, January 24th, 2022, BC's Director of the International Studies program, Erik Owens, hosted a COP 26 student panel with Ginny Alex (Applied Psychology and Human Development major), Diana Bunge (Political Science and Environmental Studies major), Julia Horchos (Environmental Studies major), Cynthia Ma (Environmental Studies major), and Nicola Roux (Nursing Master's program) to discuss key takeaways from their attendance at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow.
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