Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon tweeted in response to the Cop26 postponement that it was the right decision
“A disappointing decision, but absolutely the right one as we all focus on the fight against #coronavirus", she said.
“We look forward to welcoming the world to Glasgow in 2021 #COP26.”
Nicola Sturgeon called the decision 'disappointing but the right one'
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Responding to the COP26 postponement, Danny Sriskandarajah, Oxfam GB chief executive said he hoped the momentum behind the climate summit would remain.
“This pause is understandable in light of efforts to stop the pandemic we all now face", he said.
“But this should not mean pausing our vital efforts to respond to a climate crisis that is already threatening lives and pushing millions of people deeper into hunger and poverty.
“The UK, as host of the summit, must keep global momentum going and cannot miss the opportunity to commit to both a just recovery and a just transition to a greener economy.”
