Last year in Glasgow, world leaders gathered for the 26th United Nations Climate Change conference (COP26) to discuss how to “keep 1.5°C alive.” They left the gathering with renewed vigour for climate action, and a set of fresh climate pledges in the form of the Glasgow Pact. The bar of expectation for the following year was set high, but the events of the past 12 months cannot be ignored.
The simultaneous interlocking crises the world faced last year – from the war in Ukraine, the food and energy crises it caused, and the rapid escalation of extreme weather events – have made it difficult to remain hopeful and focused on climate action.
In these challenging times, rather than defeatism, this is the exact moment when a solutions-oriented mindset is essential. Renewable energy is one of the solutions, and on a planet bathed in sunlight every minute of every day…
Solar Energy at COP27: What to Expect
