World leaders and representatives gathered in Glasgow, Scotland for the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) beginning October 31, 2021, to November 12, 2021, to discuss climate change issues, particularly how each country would be more environmentally friendly, after a lengthy postponement due to COVID-19.

Each day held a different topic up for debate and negotiations. 

A global pledge is projected to cut 30% of 2020 methane emissions by 2030.

It was signed by over 100 nations and reduces the risk of global warming.

Brazil aspires to cut 2020 emissions by 50% and end deforestation to expand its agricultural industry.

The country is ranked sixth as a world polluter, which primarily results from deforestation.

Brazil recently established the “Green Growth” program that would create new jobs, support ranchers and farmers, and get better technology to attain their goals. 

Methane is a harmful gas that when released will heat up the atmosphere quickly. 

Twenty countries signed a deal to halt financing and support for fossil fuel-based projects.

Over 40 countries, excluding the US, Australia, China, and India, have signed the Global Coal to Clean Power Statement.

The United States is reluctant to sign the agreement because we are very reliant on coal to provide power in politics and economics.

The statement acknowledges the damage coal use has caused and switch to clean power.

Nations would make it a point to create newer, sustainable energy to be accessible worldwide.

 The goal countries agreed on was to limit the global temperature under 1.5 degrees Celsius. 

While hundreds of nations make life-changing decisions concerning the environment, Russia and China aren’t in attendance.

 Brazil’s dedication to the environment and credibility is also questioned when President Bolsonaro wasn’t present.

Especially because China holds the title as the world’s largest polluter, making 26% of global greenhouse emissions.

With the United States in second place contributing 11%, and India falling close behind emitting 6.6%. 

President Biden said, “The rest of the world is going to look to China and say, ‘what value-added are they providing?

And they’ve lost any ability to influence people around the world and all the people here at COP, the same way I would argue with regard to Russia.”

Every decision made can be viewed as an opportunity for employment after the economic setback.

At this point, the draft agreement is being negotiated to fit the world’s individual environmental needs.

Taking action to attain these goals is equally important for the future of the planet.

As countries continue to make amends in a positive direction the issue of global warming is becoming controlled.