Understanding COP26 and Climate Change

The speaker shares their journey from a banking career to becoming COP26 president, highlighting the shift in climate awareness over the years. They emphasize the urgent need to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees to prevent catastrophic impacts. The mainstreaming of climate action in business, finance, and public sectors is discussed, along with the economic shift towards a green revolution. The speaker calls for global collaboration at COP26 to accelerate the green transition and meet climate targets.

What is the primary focus of COP26 according to the speaker?

• To promote technological innovation

• To enhance global trade

• To address climate change

• To discuss financial growth

Who was a prominent figure in climate action in the UK during the '90s?

• David Attenborough

• Greta Thunberg

• Swampy

• Al Gore

What film influenced the speaker's perspective on climate change?

• The Day After Tomorrow

• An Inconvenient Truth

• Before the Flood

• Chasing Ice

What is the target global temperature rise limit to avoid severe climate impacts?

• 3.0 degrees Celsius

• 2.0 degrees Celsius

• 1.5 degrees Celsius

• 0.5 degrees Celsius

By what year does the speaker suggest global emissions need to be halved?

• 2050

• 2040

• 2025

• 2030

What is driving the shift towards green investments in the financial sector?

• Government regulations

• Investor predictions of a green future

• Public protests

• Technological limitations

What energy sources are now cheaper than coal and gas in most parts of the world?

• Solar and wind

• Oil and natural gas

• Nuclear and hydroelectric

• Geothermal and biomass

What analogy does the speaker use to describe the need for global cooperation at COP26?

• A marathon

• A conference

• A concert

• A disco

What is one of the main goals for COP26 mentioned by the speaker?

• To end deforestation

• To promote fossil fuels

• To increase coal production

• To reduce technological advancements

What does the speaker believe is necessary to achieve a clean future?

• Slowing down technological progress

• Ignoring climate science

• Acting now and working together

• Focusing solely on economic growth