Ending unabated coal power is vital if we are to keep the 1.5°C goal within reach. At the COP26 Energy Day’s opening event, global ministers and non-state actors will come together to announce ambitious progress in the coal to clean power transition, and discuss how to work together to deliver a just and inclusive energy transition.
Opening and Welcome10:30-10:45Opening remarks, including objective of the event by the SBSTA and the IPCC ChairsTosi Mpanu-Mpanu (SBSTA Chair) and Hoesung Lee (IPCC Chair)Unpacking the new scientific knowledge and key findings (Valérie Masson-Delmotte and Panmao Zhai (IPCC WG I Co-Chairs), with WGI Vice Chairs and relevant experts available for Q&A)10:45–11:20The current state of the climatePresentation (15 mins)Q&A discussion (20 mins)11:20–11:55Possible climate futuresPresentation (15 mins)Q&A discussion (20 mins)11:55–12:30Climate information for risk assessment and regional adaptationPresentation (15 mins)Q&A discussion (20 mins)12:30–13:05Limiting future climate changePresentation (15 mins)Q&A discussion (20 mins)Closing13:05–13:30Closing remarks by the Chairs of the SBSTA and the IPCCTosi Mpanu-Mpanu and Hoesung Lee
A Presidency event, convened by the Energy Transition Council, featuring two panel sessions where senior figures from governments and international organisations will announce and discuss new measures to scale up clean power more quickly, shift away from coal and ensure access to affordable, sustainable energy for all.
