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COP26 outcomes aren’t satisfying, but they should leave us hopeful. Here’s why

The climate summit's resulting Glasgow Pact offered few wins against expected COP26 outcomes but there were still critical signs of progress.

The climate summit's resulting Glasgow Pact offered few wins against expected COP26 outcomes but there were still critical signs of progress. Image: UN Climate Change

Antonia Gawel
Head, Climate; Deputy Head, Centre for Nature & Climate Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum
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Protestors at the summit marched and demanded key COP26 outcomes. Image: UN Climate Change

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