COP26 at Pembroke
Here's a summary of what is going on at Pembroke throughout COP26.
Throughout COP26 | November 1st - November 12th 2021
Reflection Tree in the Cloisters
Stop by the COP26 Reflection Tree in the Cloisters to note down your hopes, reflections, or worries throughout the conference.
Daily Updates
Keep your eyes peeled on the College's social media for daily updates from members of the Pembroke community up in Glasgow this fortnight
Climate Clock
For the duration of the COP26 we'll be projecting a climate clock on the Chapel wall, overlooking Library Lawn.
Tuesday 2nd November (All Souls Day) | 8 PM in Pembroke College Chapel
Requiem for victims of Climate Change and Forced Migration
This is the day in the year when we commemorate those who have died, and this year we should be focusing especially on the impact of climate change and dangerous migration patterns around the world.
Wednesday 3rd November | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM in the New Common Room (BB9)
Sustainability in Pembroke | POGS Open Meeting & Vegan Gelato Trip
Come along to Pembroke Orchard Green Society's open meeting on Wednesday 3rd November to hear about Pembroke's sustainability initiatives, help shape the green future of our college, and get vegan gelato together after! All students, new or old, are welcome! See you there. https://www.facebook.com/events/864417167552711?ref=newsfeed
Thursday 4th November | 10 AM in the Old Library & Livestreamed
Roundtable on "the Ethics of Climate Change"
The roundtable discussion on “The Ethics of Climate Change” will touch on some of the crucial issues that confront us all. The panellists will be: Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations; Lord Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury; Professor Richard Sennett, distinguished professor from LSE, NYU, and Columbia; and Maryam Grassly, Pembroke student.
Friday 5th November | Pembroke College Chapel
Rewilding the Chapel
With the assistance of the gardening team, we shall be putting as much greenery into chapel as we can, to symbolise our connection with the natural environment, and our hopes and our prayers for the COP26. On Saturday and Sunday any members of College are welcome to bring plants to add to the rewilding. Please name your plant so you can reclaim it.
Sunday 7th November | 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM in Nihon Room
State of Earth Question Time Livestream | COP26 Panel feat. Pem's own James Miller!
We will be livestreaming one of the many fantastic events at COP26 this week. Second year Pembroke student and activist James Miller will be up in Glasgow, sitting on the State of Earth Question Time panel - come along to support him from Pembroke and learn about habitat and wildlife protection amid a changing climate.
https://ukcop26.org/events/state-of-earth-question-time/
