In solidarity with those on the front line of the climate crisis, Peace Boat will participate in COP26, the upcoming annual United Nations Climate Change conference to be held in Glasgow, Scotland from November 1-12, 2021. COP26 will bring parties together to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

“Thousands of government delegates and people from civil society, business and the media will gather at COP 26 to advance climate action. The world will be watching and demanding that national leaders rise to the moment, given the mounting climate crisis and far-reaching consequences for a livable future” – United Nations

Peace Boat and Ecoship will participate in this year’s conference, partnering with other civil society organizations to call for increased ambition on climate action, participating in events in the UNFCCC administered Blue Zone, in public areas of the city of Glasgow, and virtually with a booth at the COP26 Virtual Ocean Pavillion.

Overview of Peace Boat Engagement at COP 26: 

Tuesday, November 2

Peace Boat joins Music 4 Climate Justice for an inspiring evening of music.
7:00 – 7:30 PM at Saint Luke’s

Wednesday, November 3

Peace Boat Ecoship – Sailing for the SDGs and Climate Action
Speakers include:
– Yoshioka Tatsuya, Director and Founder of Peace Boat Ecoship
– Nathalia Lawen, Ocean and Climate Youth Ambassador from Seychelles
– Lea d’Auriol, Founder of Oceanic Global
– March for Science and YOUNGO youth leaders
1:15 – 1:45 PM at the SDG Pavilion, Blue Zone

#GetOnWithIt COP 26 Campaign
Pecha Kucha special event to encourage young people to use their creativity and tell the world to get on with it and save our planet.
Speakers include:
– Yoshioka Tatsuya, Peace Boat Ecoship
– Emilie McGlone, Peace Boat US
– Nathalia Lawen, Ocean and Climate Youth Ambassador from Seychelles  (TBD) 
– March for Science – Youth delegation rep (TBD) 
3:30 – 4:30 PM at the University of Strathclyde, Union Center

Thursday, November 4

Panel on the Green Economy
Speakers:
– Peta Milan, Jet Group
– Yoshioka Tatsuya, Peace Boat Ecoship
– Henk Rogers, Blue Planet Alliance
– Michele Bongiovanni, Music4Climate Justice
– Emilie McGlone, Peace Boat US
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM at the Earth Day Pavilion, Blue Zone

Special COP 26 Event and Reception
On the UNFCCC’s designated “Energy Day” on November 4, Music4ClimateJustice, Blue Planet Alliance and EarthX will co-host programming, short films, a reception, and performances that recognize those leaders, organizations, and governments who are spearheading the global energy transition. 
Presentations will include an introduction of Ecoship by Peace Boat’s Founder and Director, Yoshioka Tatsuya, a short documentary on Peace Boat’s Ocean and Climate Youth Ambassador Programme by filmmaker Ryan Carl, and a message from youth climate leader Nathalia Lawen from the Seychelles.
RSVP here: https://bit.ly/NOV-4-Tickets 
Code: PEACEBOAT
3:00 -11:00 PM at the Marriott Hotel, 500 Argyle Street, Glasgow

Friday, November 5

Press Conference – Peace Boat and partners will make a special announcement about upcoming events!
Youth Day and Ocean Action Day of COP 26. Stay tuned for more details.
8:00 – 8:30 AM at the Durdle Door, Area D – Ground Floor

ACE – Action for Climate Empowerment Reception
6:00 – 8:00 PM at the UNFCCC Pavilion in the Blue Zone

Global Youth Reception co-hosted by YOUNGO and EarthX
7:00 – 11:30 PM at the The Corinthian Club, 191 Ingram Street Glasgow

Monday, November 8

Press Conference – Peace Boat and partners will make a special announcement about upcoming events!
Stay tuned for more details.
8:00 – 8:30 AM at the Durdle Door, Area D – Ground Floor

Thursday, November 11 

Press Conference – Peace Boat and partners will make a special announcement about upcoming events!
Stay tuned for more details.
8:00 – 8:30 AM Press Conference at the Durdle Door, Area D – Ground Floor

November 1-12

Virtual Ocean Pavillion at COP26 and virtually from anywhere in the world!
Join us at the Peace Boat booth this year for the COP26 Virtual Ocean Pavilion for access to live and on–demand COP26 ocean events, to explore virtual exhibition booths and discover the Treasure Trove to learn more about the ocean and climate connection. Dedicated to showcasing why the ocean matters in climate negotiations and to all life on our planet, the pavilion initiative aims to increase knowledge, commitment and action for the ocean-climate nexus.
Register Here: https://cop26oceanpavilion.vfairs.com/