Sir David Attenborough handed COP26 People s Advocate role
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Boris Johnson posted a photo of him with Sir David Attenborough to mark World Environment Day today | Credit: Number 10
Veteran naturalist appointed to help inspire action from world leaders, decision makers and public over six months leading to critical summit
Sir David Attenborough has been handed an official role at the critical UN Climate Summit in Glasgow later this year, with the veteran broadcaster today announced as COP26 People s Advocate with a remit.
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Boris Johnson has wished happy birthday to Sir David Attenborough as the great naturalist turned 95 today.
The Prime Minister joined politicians, broadcasters and thousands of fans in congratulating Sir David and celebrating his work as an environmentalist.
Mr Johnson s wishes come ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), which was launched by the Prime Minister and Sir David last February.
The conference, which is to be held in Glasgow, was delayed because of the Covid pandemic and has been rescheduled for November this year.
Boris Johnson has wished happy birthday to Sir David Attenborough (pictured together at the Science Museum in London for the launch of the UK-hosted COP26 UN Climate Summit in February last year) as the great nationalist turned 95 today
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Britain s Prime Minister Boris Johnson (C) and Britain s Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab (2L), posing for a family photograph with other delegates during the G7 foreign ministers meeting in London on May 5, 2021. (AFP)
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