Reflections on COP26

Source: Um Só Planeta
Author: Janaína Dallan
Image: Karwai Tang/ UK Government

"There were many pledges and promises, numbers and targets. Now it’s time to roll up our sleeves and implement real action plans that match the urgency of the climate crisis." 
— Article by Janaína Dallan for Um Só Planeta 

These were two pivotal weeks for the planet’s future. Negotiators and leaders from nearly 200 countries debated COP26’s central theme: what must be done to reverse climate change impacts. The event began with several significant commitments, including Brazil’s: a 30% methane reduction by 2030, zero deforestation by 2030, and increased climate ambition from many countries—creating a hopeful atmosphere across the Blue, Green, and Pink Zones.