Menu Services Alert UN Climate Change Conference UK 2021 COP26 - Glasgow 2021 The 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 26) to the UNFCCC took place at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow from 31st October – 12th November 2021. Glasgow was chosen by the UK to host COP26 due to its experience, commitment to sustainability and world-class facilities. COP26 was a pivotal moment not only in the fight against climate change but for the UK and Glasgow who hosted this extremely important event. Visit ukcop26.org Coronavirus Info AGS Sustainability Strategy Frequently Asked Questions What is COP26? What does COP stand for? What were the goals of COP26? Where was COP26 held? Why was COP26 important? What is Glasgow Airport doing for sustainability? Why was the COP26 conference in Glasgow? Why was COP26 delayed? What were the COP26 dates? 1 What is COP26? COP26 is the 2021 United Nations climate change conference. World leaders arrived in Scotland, alongside tens of thousands of negotiators, government representatives, businesses and citizens for twelve days of talks with the aim of reaching an agreement on how to tackle climate change. YOU CAN FIND OUT MORE HERE What is a COP? 2 What does COP stand for? 3 What were the goals of COP26? 4 Where was COP26 held? 5 Why was COP26 important? 6 What is Glasgow Airport doing for sustainability? 7 Why was the COP26 conference in Glasgow? 8 Why was COP26 delayed? 9 What were the COP26 dates? "In November, the world will look to the UK to set the agenda on climate action and ambition when Glasgow hosts the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP26. This will be the opportunity to agree a global response to what is a truly global challenge. Aviation is a force for good. It’s one of the most global industries, connecting people, cultures and businesses. With the support of government, it can also help address the most pressing global challenge of our time – climate change." - Derek Provan, Chief Executive Officer, AGS Airports Ltd Useful Pages Our Commitment to Sustainability Find out more about what we are doing at Glasgow Airport to create a more sustainable future. Our strategy sets out how AGS will balance the undoubted economic and social benefits of aviation with our climate change responsibilities. Sustainability Strategy PDF UK COP26 Explained The UK hosted the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow from 31 October – 12 November 2021. Read the COP26 Explained document to find out more about COP26. COP26 Explained PDF COVID19 All the latest information & updates on COVID19. Book COVID tests, read our FAQs and find out what the airport is doing to keep you safe during COP26. Coronavirus Info Recommended Services Getting to the Airport Arriving guide Departing guide All services Manage my booking GLASGOW AIRPORT About Us Accessibility statement At the Airport Dietary menus Destinations Media Centre Blog Sitemap Special assistance WORKING WITH US Affiliate Programme Airlines Conditions of use Current job vacancies Do business with us ID centre Jobs Sponsorship Trade - GLAmore COMMUNITY & POLICIES AGS Airports Pension Scheme AGS Gender Pay Gap(PDF) Airspace Consultative Committee FlightPath Fund Noise Privacy notice Slavery and human trafficking Sustainability COP26 Terms and Conditions Vortex Policy STAY IN TOUCH Airline contact details Alexa Contact Us Coronavirus Information Download GLA App Stay Connected Stay Connected GLA Home Report a Vulnerability Sign up to our newsletter Join our mailing list for travel updates and promotions straight to your inbox. Sign up to our Newsletter Glasgow Airport Parking Official Glasgow Airport is closest to the terminal. Reserve your space today. Parking Like us on Facebook Connect on LinkedIn Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Send us some Mail Latest RSS Watch us on YouTube Glasgow Airport We use cookies to personalise content and to analyse our traffic helping improve functionality. View Cookie Policy. Accept all cookies Change cookie preferences