Official COP26 events are set to be staged in the North West next week focusing on the fight to cut carbon from energy-intensive industries as well as new sources of sustainable fuel and electricity.
The North West COP26 regional roadshows will give those not attending the main event in Glasgow the chance to get involved in the climate conversation.
The first event, entitled 'Powering the Green Industrial Revolution', will be staged at The Heath, Runcorn, on Thursday, November 4.
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It will celebrate progress made to cut carbon from job-creating, energy-intensive industries such as manufacturing and what the future holds as the region reaches net zero.
The second event is called 'Power to the People: Enabling a Smart Energy Transition' and will take place at Escape to Freight Island, Manchester, on Tuesday, November 9
It will focus on the innovators pioneering new sources of sustainable fuel and electricity, with a focus on the built environment, transport and smart energy.
The events will showcase some of the projects earmarked for the North West, including plans to harness tidal power via the Mersey Tidal Power project, decarbonise industries by creating and distributing hydrogen via the HyNet North West project and the mission to create a "joined-up" low carbon transport network in the North West’s towns and cities.
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Steve Rotheram, Metro Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, said: "COP26 is an internationally important event, a rare chance where the eyes of the world will be on the 海角视频.
"We have a responsibility to lead international efforts to cut our carbon emissions, rapidly decarbonise and, ultimately, to save our planet.
"I believe that the North West will be the (clean) engine that drives that national effort, and that my region should be at the heart of that.
"I want the Liverpool City Region to be at the forefront of the green industrial revolution, leading the charge towards net zero, and taking advantage of the myriad of jobs, investment and opportunities that it will provide.
"From our existing strengths in wind and solar power, to revolutionary new projects like HyNet and our Mersey Tidal Power scheme, our region has the potential to be Britain’s Renewable Energy Coast – with local people benefiting from the employment and training opportunities that go with it.
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"At COP26 in Glasgow, I’ll be banging the drum to make sure we get the support and investment to help make sure it happens."
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Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, added: "The country is at a critical juncture on the journey to net zero. If we don’t accelerate now, we run the risk of being unable to hit our national goal of 2050.
"We’re playing our part in Greater Manchester with our ambitious plans to hit carbon neutral by 2038 – 12 years ahead of the national target.
"We have a detailed, science-based plan to level up our city-region with better transport, homes and jobs for our residents through retrofitting homes and buildings, smart energy and overhauling our public transport system.
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"We also want to work with the Government to go even further and help us realise a London-style public transport system affordable and accessible to all.
"Reaching carbon neutral emissions is more than just an environmental issue. Hitting the target will transform lives in the Greater Manchester, levelling us up to one of the best and greenest places in the country.
"It will improve health outcomes, tackle inequalities, generate good quality and secure jobs and make our communities better to live, learn and work in. A green city-region is a levelled-up city region; a great place to live in every sense."