The 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) came to a close earlier this month, having run for two weeks in Glasgow. And there’s no doubt that it was a pivotal moment in history and perhaps the world’s “best last chance to get climate change under control”.
When such a momentous event takes place, it involves thousands of people from all over the world, the likes of which we haven’t seen since the London 2012 Olympic Games. And while you may have wondered why the event didn’t happen remotely, time-zone and technology challenges would have made it almost impossible for progress - and decisions - to be made.
As the UK prepared to host the event in Glasgow, months of logistical planning from our side was coming together as our air traffic controllers geared up for what was a busy few weeks, especially in Scottish airspace and at Scottish airports. In fact, Glasgow Airport recorded its busiest day since before the pandemic on 2 November, with 248 movements.
Find out more on our blog here: nats.aero/blog/2021/11/cop26-planning-for-history/
30 ноя 2021
