With news that Glasgow City Council leader Susan Aitken is attending COP28 in Dubai in December, this is a look back at when Glasgow hosted the climate summit in 2021.
The council-funded trip is expected to cost about £1,660 and will see Councillor Aitken taking part in discussions at the conference between December 3 to 6 as she aims to build relationships developed with other cities so that Glasgow’s legacy of hosting the event is continued.
A council report said: “There are several opportunities for the leader to participate in further discussions at COP28, both as representative of a previous host city and as a recognized voice on the urban dimension of climate action. These activities will again present opportunities for delivering further legacy benefits to the city. ”
Famous faces appeared in Glasgow during the event with the likes of Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio, US President Joe Biden and activist Greta Thunberg making appearances in the city.
Here’s a look back to when Glasgow became the climate capital of the world in 2021.
A council report said: “There are several opportunities for the leader to participate in further discussions at COP28, both as representative of a previous host city and as a recognized voice on the urban dimension of climate action. These activities will again present opportunities for delivering further legacy benefits to the city. ”