I was proud to be a Local Government representative at COP-26 this month. It was an inspiring experience; showcasing the excellent  work councils and local communities across the country – and the world, in both the Global North and South – are already doing to try to ensure that we limit global temperature rises that threaten us all.  I spoke with, and heard from,  local authority and city  leaders from across the globe about the transformative action they are taking.

Unfortunately, our national and international leaders were not always so inspiring.