British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that the summit is unbelievably important, but the outcome is in the balance as talks will be difficult.
Pope Francis said the summit would be tough, but also represents an opportunity.
“These crises present us with the need to take decisions, radical decisions that are not always easy,” he said.
“At the same time, moments of difficulty like these also present opportunities, opportunities that we must not waste.”
The Vatican is sending a delegation to the summit, but the 84-year-old pope will not be going following surgery earlier this year.
Pope Francis warned against the danger of isolationism and protectionism in dealing with the climate crisis.
“We can confront these crises by retreating into isolationism, protectionism and exploitation. Or we can see in them a real chance for change, a genuine moment of conversion, and not simply in a spiritual sense,” he said.
“This last approach alone can guide us towards a brighter horizon.”
Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/pope-francis-cop26-concrete-hope-future-generations-2277561
