Cop26 an 'excellent opportunity' for IMechE to inform future policy
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The IMechE will highlight the role of engineers in tackling climate change ahead of Cop26 (Credit: Shutterstock)
This year, Glasgow will host the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties, known as Cop26.
This year, Glasgow will host the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties, known as Cop26.
Since 1995, Cop meetings have brought together nations from across the globe to collaborate and accelerate action that limits climate change. Cop21, held in 2015, is perhaps the most notable of these conferences to date. It produced the historic Paris agreement, in which 197 countries agreed to limit global warming to well below 2°C.
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers is keen to play a role in this year’s conference. The objective of the Institution is to raise awareness of the role that engineering plays in tackling climate change, celebrate ongoing efforts by our members, and advocate for positive policy change.
To achieve this, the Institution’s Cop26 working group is focusing on three themes: energy transition, clean transport, and cities and the built environment. These are all significant topics and ones on which our members have a deep and unique perspective to share.
The following volunteer members are leading the charge for each theme: Lee Billingham (energy transition), Amol Gulve (clean transport) and Marie Williams (cities and the built environment). They are working closely with sub-groups to deliver a joined-up campaign.
What can I expect to see?
The Institution’s campaign intends to deliver two clear outcomes.
First, we will be hosting a two-day event at our headquarters in Birdcage Walk, Westminster. The agenda will provide ample time for each theme to be discussed and debated. Importantly, the event will be virtual, meaning that all our members can engage live or afterwards, with recordings. The current plan is that the event will be held on 28-29 October 2021.
Second, each theme will develop and publish a policy paper. These will be submitted to the relevant UK government department. Cop26 provides the Institution with an excellent opportunity to share our collective voice and inform the future direction of policy.
How do I get involved?
Invitations to register to attend the event (physically or virtually) will be sent out nearer to the time. There will also be several signposts online to make sure that all members have an opportunity to sign up.
It’s a great privilege to be working on this campaign. It’s shone a light on how many wonderful members we have in the Institution. Thank you to everyone who has volunteered their time and expertise. The IMechE has a tremendous history and I’m confident that the best is yet to come.
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers is keen to play a role in this year’s conference. The objective of the Institution is to raise awareness of the role that engineering plays in tackling climate change, celebrate ongoing efforts by our members, and advocate for positive policy change.
To achieve this, the Institution’s Cop26 working group is focusing on three themes: energy transition, clean transport, and cities and the built environment. These are all significant topics and ones on which our members have a deep and unique perspective to share.
The following volunteer members are leading the charge for each theme: Lee Billingham (energy transition), Amol Gulve (clean transport) and Marie Williams (cities and the built environment). They are working closely with sub-groups to deliver a joined-up campaign.
What can I expect to see?
The Institution’s campaign intends to deliver two clear outcomes.
First, we will be hosting a two-day event at our headquarters in Birdcage Walk, Westminster. The agenda will provide ample time for each theme to be discussed and debated. Importantly, the event will be virtual, meaning that all our members can engage live or afterwards, with recordings. The current plan is that the event will be held on 28-29 October 2021.
Second, each theme will develop and publish a policy paper. These will be submitted to the relevant UK government department. Cop26 provides the Institution with an excellent opportunity to share our collective voice and inform the future direction of policy.
How do I get involved?
Invitations to register to attend the event (physically or virtually) will be sent out nearer to the time. There will also be several signposts online to make sure that all members have an opportunity to sign up.
It’s a great privilege to be working on this campaign. It’s shone a light on how many wonderful members we have in the Institution. Thank you to everyone who has volunteered their time and expertise. The IMechE has a tremendous history and I’m confident that the best is yet to come.
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