Demystifying COP26: A beginner’s guide

Greener Kirkcaldy is a community-led charity and development trust working locally to combat the climate emergency, tackle fuel poverty and food insecurity, and bring people together for a more sustainable Kirkcaldy. We deliver a range of projects, events and skills training to meet the needs and goals of local people - working towards a future where everyone can live better and tread more lightly on our planet.Based in the heart of Kirkcaldy – with a community building, bike shop and garden – we carry out activities across Kirkcaldy and work with partners to deliver projects across Fife.For more information visit our websitewww.greenerkirkcaldy.org.ukView our fullprivacy policyhere.

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Join us in-person or online to  find out the basics of COP26 and to  discover what the outcomes might mean for us in Scotland and Fife.

The 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) is taking place in Glasgow this year and will see world leaders come together to discuss progress made and future plans to tackle the global climate crisis. But what on earth is COP?! Who will be there and what will they be doing? What will world leaders be discussing? And what will the outcome of the negotiations mean for us globally, in Scotland and in Fife?At this event, we will hear from expert speakers who aim to answer these questions and more. Perfect for those who want to get to grips with this vital climate conference. We will finish by celebrating local climate action by sharing progress of our <a href="https://www.climateactionfife.org.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Climate Action Fife</a> project.Our speakers: <ul><li>Catherine Payne, Climate Resilience Manager, <a href="https://www.sniffer.org.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sniffer</a> </li></ul>Will consider what meeting the Paris targets (or not) might mean for us globally and in Scotland, and what a successful outcome of COP26 might look like.<ul><li>Lukas Hardt, <a href="https://weall.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Well Being Economy Alliance</a> </li></ul>Will explain what a Wellbeing Economy is and how decisions made at COP26 could help create an economy of health, fairness and a future that works for everyone.<ul><li>Ross Spalding, Climate Change and Zero Waste Service Manager, <a href="https://www.fife.gov.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Fife Council </a></li></ul>Will explain how COP26 outcomes might influence the council’s approach to tackling the climate emergency. <ul><li>Craig Leitch, Senior Development Worker, <a href="https://www.greenerkirkcaldy.org.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Greener Kirkcaldy </a></li></ul>Community Climate Action: An introduction to the Climate Action Fife project and its progress to date. Including a call to action with our #BigFiveForFife campaign.Booking informationThis is a “hybrid” event with tickets available for both in person and online attendance. Please make sure to book the correct ticket.This event is free.VenueGreener Kirkcaldy’s community building is located in the heart of Kirkcaldy at 8 East Fergus Place, a short walk from the bus and railway stations. Car parking on-site is limited to Blue Badge holders only. There is free parking available a short walk away at Kirkcaldy Train Station.Our building is fully accessible. Online bookingsIf you book an online ticket, a Zoom link will be sent via email the day before the event. Please let us know of any online accessibility requirements you have and we will do our best to accommodate them.If you have any problems booking, or any questions, please phone 01592 858458 or email info@greenerkirkcaldy.org.uk.

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