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Rising more than 1.5 celsius above pre—industrial levels. that's the point at which scientists say we will see more flooding, drought, extreme heat and poverty — a "code red" for the human race. so what's the plan to acheive this? let's take a look at the four goals of cop26. the first is to secure global net zero by the mid—century and keep 1.5 degrees within reach. net zero is the point at which the amount of greenhouses gases being produced is no greater than the amount being removed. countries will need to phase out coal more rapidly, stop deforestation, speed up the switch to electr...

Being produced is no greater than the amount being removed. countries will need to phase out coal more rapidly, stop deforestation, speed up the switch to electric vehicles and renewable energy. the second is to "adapt to protect communities and natural habitats". this is about protecting or restoring ecosytems, as well as developing a more resilient infrastructure, to protect homes and communities from the impacts of climate change. we have already heard from guest today about green jobs being absolutely key to the developing world. the third goal is to "mobilise finance". developed countries...

One of the many teens in attendance as the united nations hosts its first ever youth climate summit in new york city. it comes a day after students around the world walked out of school to take part in climate change demonstrations. joining us now with more on all of this, jackie heinrich, jackie? >> jon, about a thousand young people, ranging in age from 18 to 29 sharing their solutions for climate change. several hundred more, though, followed on-line today, and more than 7,000 applied to attend. it's all in response to what they call slow action from nations and corporations to curb global ...

Took part in a march demanding action on climate change. jackie heinrich is live in our new york city newsroom with more on what the young people are calling for. hijack key. -- high -- hi jackie. >> hi, eric. this is all in response to what is being called slow action from nations and corporations to curb global warming. the summit asked young people to come with plans to limit the global increase in temperatures to 1.5 degrees celsius, above pre-industrial levels, with a focus on developing tools for an economic system that eliminates waste and reuses resources. attendees are pitching plans ...

Attendance as the united nations hosts its first ever youth climate summit in new york city. it comes a day after students around the world walked out of school to take part in climate change demonstrations. joining us now with more on all of this, jackie heinrich, jackie? >> jon, about a thousand young people, ranging in age from 18 to 29 sharing their solutions for climate change. several hundred more, though, followed on-line today, and more than 7,000 applied to attend. it's all in response to what they call slow action from nations and corporations to curb global warming. the summit asks ...