clyde & co – The insurance industry and climate action: COP26 and beyond

Between 31st October and 12th November 2021, the UK hosted the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow. COP26 achieved many “firsts”, including a focus on the importance of biodiversity and sustainable development in achieving a just transition, an agreement to “phasedown” unabated coal, and an unprecedented level of action and commitment from the private sector.