Cherilyn Mackrory, Member of Parliament for Truro and Falmouth has welcomed the launch of UK-hosted UN climate summit by PM at event attended by David Attenborough today.
The Prime Minister will today, Tuesday 4 February, launch the next UN climate conference COP26, joined by Sir David Attenborough and Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte at an event in central London.
At the event, he will set out the UK’s position as a world leader in the response to climate change, having made a legal commitment to achieve net zero emissions, and call all nations to strive towards this goal.
Cherilyn said:
“With the UK a world leader on tackling climate change, I am delighted to see that we are hosting this important conference.”
“The Prime Minister will be calling for international action to achieve global net zero emissions, including bringing forward the end to the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles to 2035, and including hybrids for the first time.”
“I have always been clear that we have our part to play in tackling climate change, from making small steps to love where we live and live more sustainably as individuals, to operating our businesses more environmentally friendly, to making important decisions in the Government that put climate change at the forefront of all areas of life.”
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said:
“Hosting COP26 is an important opportunity for the UK and nations across the globe to step up in the fight against climate change. As we set out our plans to hit our ambitious 2050 net zero target across this year, so we shall urge others to join us in pledging net zero emissions.”
“There can be no greater responsibility than protecting our planet, and no mission that a Global Britain is prouder to serve. 2020 must be the year we turn the tide on global warming– it will be the year when we choose a cleaner, greener future for all.”
The Prime Minister will use the speech to call for international efforts to reach net zero as early as possible through investment in cleaner, greener technology, preservation of our natural habitat and measures to improve resilience to climate change impact.
At the event, which will also be attended by Sir David Attenborough, the Prime Minister will reinforce his commitment to tackling climate change and biodiversity loss simultaneously, recognising the important role of the restoration of nature in his vision.
Demonstrating the UK’s urgent action to reduce emissions, the Government plans to bring forward an end to the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans to 2035, or earlier if a faster transition is feasible, subject to consultation, as well as including hybrids for the first time.