{"query_echo":{"q":"","filters":{"geography":["Glasgow"]},"warnings":[]},"total":{"value":55,"relation":"eq"},"page":2,"page_size":20,"self":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/api/v1/search?geography=Glasgow&page=2","next":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/api/v1/search?geography=Glasgow&page=3","stability":"beta","ai_marking":{"digital_source_type":{"uri":"http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/digitalsourcetype/trainedAlgorithmicMedia","name":"Created using Generative AI"},"notice":"Summary and key insights are generated using artificial intelligence."},"results":[{"id":"ccnow-000101","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/ccnow-000101","title":"The most important climate summit in history is a local news story too","publisher":{"name":"Covering Climate Now","organization":"covering-climate-now"},"document_type":"guide","language":"en","date_published":"2021-10-21","source_url":"https://coveringclimatenow.org/from-us-story/the-most-important-climate-summit-in-history-is-a-local-news-story-too/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The document encourages local newsrooms to cover COP26 by framing the international summit through the lens of local leadership, national legislation like the US 'Build Back Better' bill, and the role of subnational climate coalitions.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ccnow-000101#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"There is significant public demand for local climate reporting in the US, with a 2020 survey indicating that 78 percent of adults want more news on local climate impacts, and between 75 and 79 percent want more news on how governments at local, national, and foreign levels are addressing the crisis.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ccnow-000101#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The outcome of COP26 is linked to national commitments, and in the US, the 'Build Back Better' bill represents the largest climate-change legislation in history; the document suggests that if this bill fails or is reduced, the US will arrive at the summit without a credible plan.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ccnow-000101#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Subnational entities and collaborations often implement climate policies independently of or faster than national governments, as seen with the US Climate Alliance, Climate Mayors, the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, and the Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ccnow-000101#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"COP26 includes specific efforts to engage local governments globally, exemplified by the appointment of Nigel Topping to mobilize support from local governments to achieve net-zero emissions.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ccnow-000101#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference","Paris Agreement","Net-zero emissions"],"geography_discussed":["Glasgow","World"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["guide","argumentative"]},{"id":"wwf-000156","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/wwf-000156","title":"Empty handed or leader of the pack?","publisher":{"name":"WWF International","organization":"wwf-international"},"document_type":"statement","language":"en","date_published":"2021-10-20","source_url":"https://www.worldwildlife.org/news/perspectives/sustainability-works-hub/sustainability-works-index/empty-handed-or-leader-of-the-pack/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The author asserts that the United States' ability to lead globally on climate at COP26 depends on the passage of the Build Back Better Act. The text highlights the Clean Electricity Payment Program (CEPP) as a key mechanism for accelerating renewable energy deployment and notes that 17 companies and the America is All In coalition have urged Congress to prioritize these climate provisions. The document warns that without legislative progress, the US will remain viewed with skepticism by the international community following its previous withdrawal from the Paris Agreement.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000156#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The Build Back Better Act is presented as the primary vehicle for the United States to demonstrate its commitment to climate leadership at COP26, specifically through provisions that promote cleaner air, climate resiliency, and a shift away from fossil fuels.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000156#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Clean Electricity Payment Program (CEPP) within the Build Back Better Act is identified as a critical tool to accelerate the deployment of renewables in the electric power sector's generation portfolios, though its inclusion is not unanimously supported.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000156#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Business interests, including 17 companies (some of which are fossil fuel companies) and the America is All In coalition, have formally urged Congressional leadership to prioritize the climate provisions of the Build Back Better Act and the infrastructure bill.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000156#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The author contends that the US cannot reclaim its international leadership role or overcome skepticism resulting from the Trump Administration's withdrawal from the Paris Agreement without tangible legislative progress before the Glasgow summit.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000156#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["decarbonization","renewable energy","fossil fuel","electric power industry","carbon price","Paris Agreement","climate policy","2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference"],"geography_discussed":["Glasgow","Scotland"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["policy analysis","advocacy"]},{"id":"bc3res-000195","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/bc3res-000195","title":"Learning How to Learn: The Experiences of 6 Global Cities in Tracking Urban Adaptation","publisher":{"name":"Basque Centre for Climate Change","organization":"basque-centre-for-climate-change"},"document_type":"policy brief","language":"en","date_published":"2021-10","source_url":"https://www.bc3research.org/h6T8Uy8Nm4gFs0O/202110280132481028930300.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report examines how six cities (Athens, Auckland, Barcelona, Glasgow, Lima, and Montreal) are evolving their climate adaptation tracking. 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For instance, Montreal reduced its indicators from 1,608 in its first plan to 8 overarching ones in its current plan, while Athens shifted toward key performance indicators (KPIs) to ease data collection.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"bc3res-000195#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Participatory processes are being used to ensure adaptation benefits local communities. Lima established a Metropolitan Technical Group on Climate Change and Water Resources involving NGOs, youth, and community groups, and created an Environmental Council of Girls and Boys to inform a climate plan for children and a vision to 2050.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"bc3res-000195#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Barcelona is using specific projects to pioneer the collection of outcome data, such as the Climate Shelters project. 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It highlights that the UK lacks a centrally-led public engagement strategy despite commitments under the UN's Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE) protocol. The document recommends a strategy that is broad-based, utilizes trusted and diverse spokespeople, emphasizes two-way communication over top-down messaging, and focuses on internalizing reasons for change rather than relying on behavioral 'nudges'. It suggests the UK use COP26 to lead internationally on public engagement and invigorate the ACE protocol, noting that few nations, such as Italy, Costa Rica, and Scotland, currently have considered public engagement policies.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000040#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Individual behavioral changes are essential for climate goals, with the Climate Change Committee estimating that 62% of remaining emissions reductions will depend on individual choices and behaviors to some extent.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000040#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The UK currently lacks a centrally-led public engagement strategy for climate change, failing to meet the commitments of Article 6 of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, also known as 'Action for Climate Empowerment' (ACE).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000040#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"International implementation of the ACE protocol is weak due to a lack of national government buy-in, infrastructure, and monitoring processes; only Italy, Costa Rica, and Scotland are identified as leaders in adopting public engagement policies.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000040#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"An effective public engagement strategy must move beyond 'nudging' and advertising to focus on two-way dialogue, diverse and trusted messengers, and the inclusion of socially excluded groups, such as those in 'red wall' constituencies and post-industrial areas.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000040#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["Net-zero emissions","climate change communication","climate policy"],"geography_discussed":["Italy","Costa Rica","Scotland","France","Australia","Glasgow"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["policy recommendation"]},{"id":"cliout-000060","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/cliout-000060","title":"Engaging Audiences COP26","publisher":{"name":"Climate Outreach","organization":"climate-outreach"},"document_type":"guide","language":"en","date_published":"2021-09-08","source_url":"https://climateoutreach.org/reports/engaging-audiences-cop26/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The document is a summary guide for UK campaigners focused on communicating about COP26 to increase public awareness. 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It criticizes Pemex's plans to expand production by 2050 and calls for the financial sector to end support for oil and gas expansion, particularly high-risk offshore drilling, ahead of COP 26.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"reclfin-000152#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Pemex is identified as a major global polluter with plans to expand production and access new reserves through 2050. If these plans are maintained, the company could emit an additional 2,385 tons of CO2 by 2050, which is five times the 2018 CO2 emissions of Mexico.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"reclfin-000152#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Between 2016 and 2020, Pemex received 55 billion dollars in financing for carbon-intensive activities. HSBC is the primary supporter with 6.3 billion dollars, followed by JP Morgan Chase. Other significant banking backers include BBVA, Bank of America, Mizuho, Citi, SMBC, Santander, BNP Paribas, and Crédit Agricole.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"reclfin-000152#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Major bondholders in Pemex include AM Fidelity Manager Investment (FMR LLC) with over 5 billion dollars, Allianz SE with over 3 billion dollars, and BlackRock, Dodge, Capital Group, and Prudential Financial Inc, each holding 1.5 billion USD. French financiers Crédit Agricole/Amundi and Carmignac hold 720 million USD and over 500 million USD respectively.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"reclfin-000152#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The document warns that risks associated with offshore drilling increase with depth, noting that the risk of an industrial accident rises by 8.5% for every 30 meters of depth. It cites a recent leak and fire at the Ku Maloop Zaap platform, located 100 meters below sea level, as evidence of the complexity of intervening in offshore disasters.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"reclfin-000152#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["carbon footprint","climate finance","carbon dioxide emissions","oil sands"],"geography_discussed":["Yucatan Peninsula","Glasgow"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["financial analysis","environmental risk assessment"]},{"id":"reclfin-000363","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/reclfin-000363","title":"Japanese banks still have to catch up with their European peers on coal","publisher":{"name":"Reclaim Finance","organization":"reclaim-finance"},"document_type":"statement","language":"en","date_published":"2021-06-23","source_url":"https://reclaimfinance.org/site/en/2021/06/23/japanese-banks-still-have-to-catch-up-with-their-european-peers-on-coal/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"Reclaim Finance argues that Japan's three megabanks (Mizuho, MUFG, and SMBC) maintain policies that allow continued support for the coal industry. While the banks have updated policies to restrict direct project financing for new coal plants 'in principle', these policies contain exceptions and do not apply to general corporate financing. Between October 2018 and October 2020, these banks provided $39bn, $36bn, and $32bn respectively to companies on the Global Coal Exit List. The document contrasts this with European peers like Crédit Agricole and notes increasing shareholder and activist pressure on the Japanese institutions to align with the Paris Agreement.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"reclfin-000363#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Mizuho, MUFG, and SMBC have updated their coal policies to restrict direct financing of new coal plants 'in principle', but these policies include exceptions and do not align with the Paris Agreement.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"reclfin-000363#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The three banks continue to support the coal industry through indirect general corporate finance, which is not covered by their project-specific exclusion policies.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"reclfin-000363#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Between October 2018 and October 2020, Mizuho, MUFG, and SMBC provided $39bn, $36bn, and $32bn respectively to companies listed on the Global Coal Exit List (GCEL).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"reclfin-000363#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Financial data from 2016-2018 shows the banks provided billions to developers with significant coal pipelines: Mizuho provided $24bn to 37 developers (including China Huadian), MUFG provided $23bn to 30 developers (including Power Finance Corporation), and SMBC provided $27bn to 36 developers (including PLN).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"reclfin-000363#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Japanese banks face increasing pressure from shareholders and activists, including a shareholder resolution at MUFG and a previous climate-related resolution at Mizuho that received 34.5% investor support.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"reclfin-000363#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["coal-fired power station","project finance","Paris Agreement","climate finance","fossil-fuel divestment","carbon capture and storage"],"geography_discussed":["Asia","Africa","India","Indonesia","France","Glasgow"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["policy assessment","financial analysis"]},{"id":"ccnow-000126","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/ccnow-000126","title":"Why can’t we call it an emergency?","publisher":{"name":"Covering Climate Now","organization":"covering-climate-now"},"document_type":"statement","language":"en","date_published":"2021-06-03","source_url":"https://coveringclimatenow.org/from-us-story/why-cant-we-call-it-an-emergency/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed"],"summary":{"text":"The authors argue that global media coverage of climate change is insufficient and fails to convey the scale of the crisis. 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The document criticizes the company's weak exclusion thresholds and the fact that its passive assets, totaling $1 trillion, are not subject to coal exclusion policies, allowing continued investment in high-emitting companies like BHP Group.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"reclfin-000089#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Legal & General is the leading coal investor in the UK, with holdings in the coal industry totaling $7.2 billion as of January 2021, representing over 20% of all UK investments in that sector.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"reclfin-000089#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The company's coal exclusion policies are deemed insufficient because they use high revenue thresholds (20% for mining and 30% for power generation as an asset owner; 30% for mining in active portfolios for LGIM) that allow continued investment in diversified coal giants and developers.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"reclfin-000089#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A significant gap in Legal & General's climate strategy is that its coal exclusion policy does not apply to the $1 trillion of assets managed passively.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"reclfin-000089#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite a commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, Legal & General continues to invest in oil, gas, and coal expansion and maintains investments in BHP Group, one of the top 100 historical greenhouse gas emitters.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"reclfin-000089#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["coal","Net-zero emissions","fossil-fuel divestment","fossil fuel"],"geography_discussed":["European Union","London","Glasgow"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["corporate accountability","financial analysis"]},{"id":"commgmu-000096","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000096","title":"Public Support for International Climate Action","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"executive summary","language":"en","date_published":"2021-04-18","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/public-support-for-international-climate-action-march-2021-2/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A September 2021 survey of 898 registered U.S. voters shows broad support for international climate action, including a 73% approval rate for the U.S. pledge to reduce carbon pollution by 50% by 2030. 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