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November 5, 2021

The Sifted guide to Cop26

From cleantech case studies to VC lists to sustainability advice, we've put together a comprehensive guide to climate change for startups across Europe


Alex Oscroft

7 min read

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For the next two weeks 20,000 politicians, scientists and business leaders will descend on Glasgow in the hope of hammering out a deal to cut emissions quickly enough to stop catastrophic climate change. 

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