Infographics COP26 Glasgow 2021

Organizers of COP26 Glasgow 2021

Patricia Espinosa

Executive Secretary of the Framework Convention
of United Nations for Climate Change

Alok Sharma

President of the COp26 Glasgow 2021
Representative of the United Kingdom host country

Glasgow, Scotland

In the rotation for the realization of the COP it was up to the European continent to host the COP26 summit in November 2020. It is the city of Glasgow, in Scotland, United Kingdom, which has been named to host the event. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the date for its realization is in 2021.

The venues for COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland. United Kingdom

The spaces of COP26

COP26 Blue Zone

Space destined to the realization of the Climate Summit and administered directly by the United Nations. Conferences and negotiations are held here between member countries attending the 26th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP26). Also to the 16th meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (CMP16) and 3rd meeting of the Parties to the Paris Agreement (CMA 3). Only organizations, agencies, media and non-profit observer organizations accredited for the Convention participate. In this area there are also the Special Pavilions and the Parallel Events areas of the official agenda.

SEC Scottish Event Campus
Glasgow. Reino Unido

The SEC Scottish Events Campus of Glasgow is the venue that will host COP26 in 2021. This campus has three main buildings, two of them emblematic of the SEC in Glasgow, the SEC Armadillo and The SSE Hydro. In addition, the SEC Centre venue has five interconnected exhibition spaces, which give the facilities the possibility of very flexible spaces that adapt to any requirement for meetings.

SEC Armadillo

The SEC's flagship conference space, the "SEC Armadillo," offers the perfect recipe for meeting success. One of Glasgow's most beloved venues with a 1,183 to 3,000-seat auditorium and adjacent group spaces.

SEC Center

The SEC Center, formerly known as SECC, offers five interconnected meeting and exhibition rooms with a combined area of over 22,000 square meters

The SSE Hydro

The SSE Hydro is Scotland's home of live entertainment, ranked in the top 10 busiest venues in the world. Designed to host a wide range of events, it is an icon of the Glasgow skyline.

COP26 Green Zone

Glasgow Science Centre is the official venue for the COP26 Green Zone. COP26 is the crucial United Nations climate change conference taking place in Glasgow in November 2021.
The Green Zone is where the public, civil society, Indigenous Peoples, youth groups, charities, academics, artists and businesses can have their voices heard at COP26, through an extensive programme of events, workshops, talks and exhibitions that promote dialogue, awareness, education and commitments.
From 1-12 November, the COP26 Green Zone will be open to the public at Glasgow Science Centre, both in-person and online, with over 200 events.

GSC Glasgow Science Centre
Scotland. United Kingdom

Glasgow Science Center is the official headquarters of the Green Zone COP26 in Glasgow, from 1 to 12 November 2021.
Glasgow Science Center is truly a marvel, one of Scotland's favorite tourist attractions. There are hundreds of interactive exhibits in the Science Mall, a planetarium, Scotland's largest screen IMAX cinema, a Science Show Theater.

Torre de Glasgow

Glasgow Tower is a 127 metres free-standing landmark observation tower located on the south bank of the River Clyde in Glasgow, Scotland and forms part of the Glasgow Science Centre complex.

Centro de Ciencias

Glasgow Science Centre is a visitor attraction located in the Clyde Waterfront Regeneration area on the south bank of the River Clyde in Glasgow, Scotland. Queen Elizabeth II opened Glasgow Science Centre on 5 July 2001. It is one of Scotland's most popular paid-for visitor attractions. Your Content Goes Here

El Teatro IMAX

The IMAX is an impressive building clad in titanium that stands next to the main Science Gallery. Tiered theatre-style seating for 370 along with truly spectacular audio-visual capability, giving you a real auditorium experience.

COP26 Presidency Programme

The COP26 presidency program shows the momentum of the whole of society, and focuses on key issues to drive ambition and action. The progress of the negotiations will be the focus of the summit.
Key crosscutting elements such as science and inclusivity will be incorporated throughout, ensuring that a balance of mitigation, adaptation and finance is found throughout the COP26 program.

COP26 Presidency Program

The events to be held during COP26 Glasgow 2021

External link: United Nation Climate Change. COP26 Events

Other sections of COP26