CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -In his role as People’s Advocate, Sir David Attenborough addressed world leaders at COP26 in Glasgow, urging them to act decisively to fight climate change and protect the planet and the natural world. “Is this how our story is due to end?” Attenborough said.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sir David Attenborough becomes COP26 People’s Advocate for the UK’s Presidency of the UN climate change summit in Glasgow this November. This appointment marks the pivotal moment of 6 months to go to COP26 – the most important climate meeting since the signing of the Paris Agreement in 2015.

Detailed explanation-3: -COP26 was the 2021 United Nations climate change conference In November 2021, the UK hosted the 26th annual summit – giving it the name COP26. With the UK as President, COP26 took place in Glasgow.

Detailed explanation-4: -What was agreed? The two headline outcomes from COP26 were the signing of the Glasgow Climate Pact and agreeing the Paris Rulebook. Other significant deals and announcements, not part of COP26 itself, were also made during the conference.