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Our planet is on the table at COP26

As world leaders gather in Glasgow for the most important climate summit of the decade, Ricardo Lagos reflects on what is at stake, and reiterates The Elders' calls for ambitious leadership at COP26.

The Elders condemn Israel’s illegal settlement expansion and call on its allies to act

Israeli plans for more than 3,100 new homes in the West Bank threatens the viability of the two-state solution and violates Palestinian rights.

Speeches and Discussions

Leaders have to come up with a pathway to close the gap to 1.5°C

Juan Manuel Santos

Juan Manuel Santos addresses the Sustainable Innovation Forum at COP26, discussing how climate action and preventing biodiversity loss must go hand in hand.

Hope at COP26 must be backed by decisive action from world leaders

Major political efforts are required in Glasgow if we are to have any hope of averting the most disastrous consequences of climate change.

The Elders call for PM’s release after reported coup in Sudan

The Elders express concern at the reported coup in Sudan and call for the immediate release of Prime Minister Abdullah Hamdok.

Speeches and Discussions

Imagine a future with the courage needed to achieve climate justice

Mary Robinson addresses delegates at the Arctic Circle Assembly, discussing the damage of global warming and climate injustice.

Speeches and Discussions

Human rights and solidarity are at the heart of the Sustainable Development Goals

Human rights and solidarity are at the heart of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Climate change: women must be heard at COP26

The growing climate crisis affects more women than men, and its solutions must reflect the fact that it is a feminist issue, writes Mary Robinson.

Multilateralism is key to tackling both global conflicts and the climate crisis

The Elders call for responsible and ethical leadership amid concerns about conflict in Afghanistan and the climate emergency.

The climate crisis and COVID-19 defined this year’s UN General Assembly

Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein

Zeid Raad Al Hussein reiterates the need for global solutions to global problems, and the pivotal role of the multilateral system in addressing our shared challenges such as the climate crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic.

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