COP26

Last November, world leaders met in Glasgow for the COP26 climate summit. As wildfires and floods illustrated the reality of the climate catastrophe, we needed radical action on climate and a just transition to protect the poorest and most vulnerable who have done the least to cause the climate catastrophe but suffer the most. As the summit was in Scotland the British Government acted as hosts and Alok Sharma chaired. His chairmanship lasts until the next summit, COP27 November 2022 in Egypt.

At the summit, countries around the world came together and made pledges to tackle climate change. Chesterfield Climate Alliance joined voices with other climate activists calling for climate justice and for the UK government to end its support for fossil fuels at home and abroad.

But the results have been disappointing. There was no immediate stop to all support for coal, oil and gas. Huge subsidies are still being given to companies intent on opening up more oil and gas exploration.

We still have work to do before the next COP.

Chesterfield Climate Alliance set up Chesterfield & North Derbyshire COP26 Coalition - a coalition of individuals and organisations such as Transition Chesterfield, Extinction Rebellion, Climate Action North East Derbyshire, Stand up to Racism and Chesterfield Trades Union Council. The Alliance organised a number of activities and events in the lead up to COP26 designed to raise awareness about COP and encourage individuals and communities in Chesterfield and North Derbyshire to take action to address the climate and ecological crisis seriously as well as put pressure on local and national governments to do the same.

If you'd like to get involved in climate justice campaigning please get in touch.

PAST EVENTS LEADING UP TO cop26

Wednesday 13th October,
Asian Association of Chesterfield, Unit 3 Penmore Business Centre, Saxton Close, Hasland, Chesterfield S41 0SJ
Welcoming the Marcha Glasgow walkers to Chesterfield on their way to Sheffield
A group of Spanish citizens are taking action by walking from all the way from London to Glasgow to arrive at the start of COP26. We can join in their fight by welcoming them as they walk through Chesterfield on Wednesday 13th October. Enjoy lunch at the Asian Association of Chesterfield or join the walkers on their walk into town.

Friday 15th October,
Thyme to Eat, 5 The Shambles, Chesterfield S40 1PX
Welcoming one hardy walker to Chesterfield on his way to Sheffield
One hardy walker, named Push, is taking action by walking all the way from London to Glasgow to arrive at the start of COP26. We can join in his fight by welcoming him as he walks through Chesterfield on Friday 15th October. Let's give him a warm Chesterfield welcome.

Saturday 16th October,
Meet at Queen's Park bandstand to walk into Chesterfield Market
Welcoming the Walk2CoP26 walkers to Chesterfield on their way to Sheffield
A group of business professionals are taking action by walking from all the way from London to Glasgow to arrive at the start of COP26. We can join in their fight by welcoming them as they walk through Chesterfield on Saturday 16th October. Come along at 12pm at Queen's Park (meet at the bandstand) where we will then walk with them over to Chesterfield Market where Chesterfield Climate Alliance will have a stall (between 10am and 3pm).

Tuesday 26th October Not Here, Not Anywhere. A global solidarity event against fracking

Webinar with speakers from Namibia, Argentina and Canada as well as local anti-fracking campaigners.

Friday 5th November
Fridays for Future: Action at schools, colleges and workplaces

Saturday 6th November,
Shental Gardens, next to Chesterfield Town Hall, Rose Hill
Chesterfield - Global Day of Action for Climate Justice
🌱✊ 🌍 On the 6th Nov, movements across the world are taking action in decentralised mass mobilisations – from indigenous struggles to trade unions, from racial justice groups to youth strikers. Join the march and rally in Chesterfield. Assemble at 12.00 noon at Shental Gardens next to the Town Hall.