Something powerful is happening around the world. The issue of climate change has moved from the margins to the mainstream, says Alok Sharma, the President-Designate of COP26, the United Nations climate conference set to take place in November 2021 in Glasgow, Scotland. He unpacks what this shift means for the world economy and the accelerating "green industrial revolution" -- and lays out the urgent actions that need to happen in order to limit global temperature rise.

Why COP26 is our best chance for a greener future

Climate change has shifted from fringe activism to commanding boardrooms, government, and finance. The world must cut carbon emissions in half by 2030 to keep global warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius, a target that may define the fate of countless species and communities. Solar and wind power have become cheaper than coal and gas in most places, and investors now see a green economy as the smart bet. Urgent, collective action at every level is needed to accelerate this quiet revolution and secure a livable future.

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Alok Sharma: Why COP26 is our best chance for a greener future