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COP26: the power of perspectives

Climate promises are made at COP events – but how much progress is being made? Help students explore diverse views on global climate action and form on their own opinions.

Published 26 January 2022

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At COP26, leaders of countries all over the world pledged to protect the planet, but some people do not think leaders are doing enough.

Use this set of five one-hour lessons to help students:

  • Understand different perspectives around COP26 and climate action
  • Identify why listening to different perspectives is important
  • Assess how their own perspectives might be perceived differently by others


These teaching resources are supported by the British Council and UK Aid. The Economist Educational Foundation maintained full editorial control.

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