UN Framework Convention on Climate Change
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change & COP26
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) entered into force on 21 March 1994. In total, 197 countries have ratified the Convention.
The ultimate aim of the Convention is to prevent 'dangerous' human interference with the climate system.
The UNFCCC is a 'Rio Convention' – it is one of three Conventions adopted at the Rio Earth Summit in 1992. The other two Conventions adopted were the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), and the Convention to Combat Desertification.
Contents
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COP26 (November 2021)
- Ocean of Solutions to tackle the climate and biodiversity crises
- Nature based solutions: case studies from across the UK
- Monitoring landscape change with satellite data to inform climate change adaptation and mitigation measures (Virtual Poster Session)
- Natural Capital in the Caribbean British Overseas Territories: Valuation, Vulnerability and Monitoring Change (Virtual Poster Session)
- Corals and Climate Change; Addressing threats through global, national and local approaches
- Nature based solutions for a net zero and resilient future: from science to action
- Ocean and Climate Ambition: International Partnership on MPAs, Biodiversity and Climate Change
- When Science Meets Economics: The Right Tree in the Right Place for NetZeroPlus
- Adaptation, Damage and Loss Day: Evening Reception
- Ocean Action = Climate Action: UN-Oceans contribution to strengthening national efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change
- Virtual Ocean Pavilion
COP26 (November 2021)
A team of JNCC's experts is attending the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), which is taking place in Glasgow, UK, from 31 October 2021 to 12 November 2021.
Our involvement at COP26 includes:
Ocean of Solutions to tackle the climate and biodiversity crises
Description: Includes a presentation by JNCC Chair, Professor Colin Galbraith, on the International Partnership of MPAs, Biodiversity and Climate Change.
Date and time: Tuesday 2 November (10:00–11:30)
Location: French Pavilion, Blue Zone (physical event with live streaming)
Further information: See the Event Flyer.
This event was live streamed via YouTube.
Nature based solutions: case studies from across the UK
Description: Representatives from the UK Inter-Agency Climate Change Group (IACCG) showcased examples of projects on nature-based solutions from across the four countries of the UK.
Date and time: Tuesday 2 November (all day)
Location: Green Zone (Stand)
Further information: More information on the case studies can be found on JNCC's website at jncc.gov.uk/iaccg-nbs/.
Monitoring landscape change with satellite data to inform climate change adaptation and mitigation measures (Virtual Poster Session)
Description: The poster explores options for making Earth observation data accessible to a wider range of user, in order to monitor effectiveness of adaptation and mitigation measures, including use in specific landscapes such as peatlands.
Date and time: Wednesday 3 November (17:30–18:30)
Location: Virtual Poster session.
Further information: For more information about the poster sessions, go to: https://cop26platform.unfccc.int/cop26/page/postergallery
View a PDF version of the Poster (please note this may not be fully accessible for users of assistive technology).
Natural Capital in the Caribbean British Overseas Territories: Valuation, Vulnerability and Monitoring Change (Virtual Poster Session)
Description: The poster explores mapping adaptations and the use of Earth Observation to monitor the effectiveness of mitigation measures, including damage assessments form disasters such as hurricanes.
Date and time: Wednesday 3 November (17:30–18:30)
Location: Virtual Poster session.
Further information: For more information about the poster sessions, go to: https://cop26platform.unfccc.int/cop26/page/postergallery
View a PDF version of the Poster (please note this may not be fully accessible for users of assistive technology).
Corals and Climate Change; Addressing threats through global, national and local approaches
Description: Whilst coral reefs cover only 0.2% of the seafloor, they support at least 25% of marine species and underpin the safety, coastal protection, well-being, food, and economic security of hundreds of millions of people. Find out more about what the future may hold for these incredible organisms, and the inspirational work being done to save them.
Date and time: Thursday 4 November (15:00–16:30)
Location: Commonwealth Pavilion or online
Further information: This event was live streamed via YouTube.
Nature based solutions for a net zero and resilient future: from science to action
Description: An expert panel event to support countries’ transition to a high nature, low carbon and resilient future through evidence-based deployment of natural solutions.
Date and time: Saturday 6 November (09:00–09:45)
Location: UK Pavilion, Blue Zone
Further information: This event was live streamed via the UK Government YouTube Channel.
The Nature Positive 2030 video, showcasing the Nature Positive 2030 publication was shown at this event.
Ocean and Climate Ambition: International Partnership on MPAs, Biodiversity and Climate Change
Description: This event included high-profile speakers from the countries and organizations represented by the International Partnership of MPAs, Biodiversity and Climate Change (Chile, UK, France, USA, and Costa Rica).
Date and time: Saturday 6 November (11:30–12:30)
Location: US Event Center, Blue Zone
Further information: See the Event flyer.
This event was live-streamed via YouTube.
When Science Meets Economics: The Right Tree in the Right Place for NetZeroPlus
Date and time: Saturday 6 November (14:30–16:30)
Location: Arctic Base Camp (Physical event with live streaming)
Further information: This event was live streamed via YouTube.
Adaptation, Damage and Loss Day: Evening Reception
Description: An opportunity to reflect on the key messages form Adaptation, Loss and Damage Day, and a look ahead to the future.
Date and time: Monday 8 November (19:00–21:00)
Location: Sky Lounge (Physical event)
Further information: At this event, our short video on disaster resilience in the UK Overseas Territories, produced by JNCC in collaboration with the UK Overseas Territories Association, DEFRA and FCDO was premiered. The video is available below or via our YouTube channel.
Ocean Action = Climate Action: UN-Oceans contribution to strengthening national efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change
Description: JNCC Chair, Professor, Colin Galbraith, speaking on the role of cetaceans in ecosystems, including their direct and indirect roles in carbon sequestration at this UN Event.
Date and time: Thursday 11 November (16.45–18:00)
Location: UN-Oceans side event, Blue zone (Physical event with live streaming)
Further information: This event was live-streamed via YouTube
Virtual Ocean Pavilion
Description: Through the Virtual Ocean Pavilion, JNCC is profiling its work to develop the evidence-base to support climate-smart decision-making around MPAs.
Date and time: Online live ocean events on November 1, 5, and 12; and on-demand content is available from 31 October to 12 November
Location: Virtual event (Virtual Ocean Pavilion)
Registration link: https://cop26oceanpavilion.vfairs.com/en/
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