The COP26 climate conference (31 October - 12 November) is expected to draw 25,000 delegates plus 100,000 protesters to Glasgow. Major road closures will last until 15 November, causing disruption. The biggest disturbance will be on 6 November - the Global Day For Climate Justice. A breakdown in union talks means workers will strike from 1-12 November. Pray for pedestrians, cyclists, drivers, and passengers to have composure and patience as they face difficulties when commuting to work. Also 1,500 refuse collection and cleansing staff are striking over a pay dispute. Concerns are also raised regarding COP26’s impact on Covid cases. Many of those attending will not be fully vaccinated, and the magnitude of the event will cause increased cases in an already fragile situation. It could trigger the need for further pandemic restrictions.
COP26: road closures, strikes, activists, Covid
Written by David Fletcher 28 Oct 2021Additional Info
- Pray: for the government’s health and safety measures for the conference to be successfully implemented and monitored. (Psalm 106:3a)
- More: www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-59010196