scotland-diaries

The rugged landscapes and dramatic scenery, striking landmarks and freezing weather are what gives Scotland its particular charm. Staying at Edinburgh and commuting to Glasgow to attend the UNFCCC COP 26 along with Mr. Donald Wahlang Additional Chief Secretary, Environment and Forest Department, Government of Meghalaya afforded me an opportunity to witness this picturesque frame daily. While, Edinburgh – the capital of Scotland – is known for its historic ambience, cobbled streets and hidden alleyways, Glasgow is actually the biggest city in Scotland and is a bustling, cultural metropolis. The number of people registered to attend COP26 has doubled from the last UN climate conference in 2019 to almost 40,000 people. The enthusiasm of participants was worth noticing.

In the blue zone

The World leaders gathered in Glasgow in a “Last, best hope” to tackle the climate crisis and avert a looming global disaster. British naturalist and COP’s People’s Advocate Sir David Attenborough urged the COP delegates to turn tragedy into triumph and tackle climate change and the greatest problem solvers to have ever existed on Earth”is the youth. Also had an opportunity to present my book on ‘United Nations at 75 and Beyond’ to Ms. Jyoti Mathur-Filipp, Director of the Implementation and Support Division, CBD and to Mr. Pema Gyamtsho, Secretary General ICIMOD..........................Read more https://www.focusglobalreporter.org/scotland-diaries/