COP26 in quotes

Greta Thunberg, Climate activistAs citizens across the planet, we urge you to face up to the climate emergency. Not next year. Not next month. Now.Evelyn Acham, Ugandan climate activistAfrica is responsible for only 3% of global emissions, but Africans are suffering the most violent consequences of the climate crisis.Patricia Espinosa, Climate chief: UNThe transition we need is beyond the scope, scale and speed of anything humanity has accomplished in the past. It is a daunting task. But humanity is a species defined by its ingenuityPope FrancisThis is a moment to dream big, to rethink our priorities... The time to act, and to act together, is now!Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary-GeneralSeveral recent climate announcements might leave the impression of a rosier picture. Unfortunately, this is an illusion.Jennifer Morgan, GreenpeaceIf the G20 was a dress rehearsal for COP26, then world leaders fluffed their lines.Gina McCarthy, Climate advisor: Pres Joe BidenThe US is back at the table, we're back, hoping to rally the world to tackle the climate crisis.Boris Johnson, UK prime ministerIf Glasgow fails, then the whole thing fails. - Nampa/AFP/Reuters

COP26 in quotes

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