COP26: what's your reaction?

At COP26, countries pledged to protect the planet. But is it enough? And why have six Portuguese children decided to sue 33 governments?

This week, reveal what was agreed at COP26 and help your students evaluate the power of young people in the fight to slow climate change.

Published 26 January 2022

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In this week's Headline, find out what was agreed at COP26, decide if will be enough to protect our planet, and evaluate the power of young people in the fight to slow climate change.

Use this one-hour session to help your students:

  • Learn what has to be done to slow climate change
  • Find out what was agreed at COP26
  • Have their say on whether this goes far enough

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