COP26: message from African climate activists to world leaders | Breaking News Updates

World leaders are expected to attend the COP26 climate change summit in Glasgow, Scotland, from October 31 to November 12.

For this conference, 200 countries are asked about their plans to reduce emissions by 2030.

Extreme weather events linked to climate change – including heat waves and flooding – are on the rise, especially in Africa.

Young climate activists from across the continent shared with us how climate change is affecting their communities and what message they have for world leaders at COP26.

Produced and edited by Ameer Ahmed

The COP26 world climate summit in Glasgow in November is seen as crucial if climate change is to be brought under control. Almost 200 countries are solicited for their emission reduction plans, and this could lead to major changes in our daily lives.