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COP26 event info

During our Plate Up for the Planet campaign the world's leaders are gathering in Glasgow to discuss progress and aims to limit global warming. The Vegan Society will be making the most of the opportunity and is running a series of events to draw attention to the importance of the choices we make when we eat. Activities include:
see more on the COP26 hub

Sunday 31 Oct

Policy networking

When
TBC
All day
Venue
UNFCCC Blue Zone
TBC
Description
Promoting Planting Value policy document

Monday 1 Nov – World Vegan Day

Plate Up promo + vegan giveaways

When
TBC
All day
Venue
Buchanan Galleries
TBC
Description
Outreach stand

Policy networking

When
TBC
All day
Venue
UNFCCC Blue Zone
TBC
Description
Promoting Planting Value policy document

Tuesday 2 Nov

Plate Up promo + vegan giveaways

When
TBC
All day
Venue
Buchanan Galleries
TBC
Description
Outreach stand

Policy networking

When
TBC
All day
Venue
UNFCCC Blue Zone
TBC
Description
Promoting Planting Value policy document

Wednesday 3 Nov

Plate Up promo + vegan giveaways

When
TBC
All day
Venue
Buchanan Galleries
Description
Outreach stand

Policy networking

When
TBC
All day
Venue
UNFCCC Blue Zone
Description
Promoting Planting Value policy document

Planet Shine panel collaboration

When
18.00 – 21.00
TBC
All day
Venue
Green Zone auditorium
Description
Local volunteer as part of the Voiceless Revolution panel

Thursday 4 Nov

Plate Up promo + vegan giveaways

When
TBC
All day
Venue
Buchanan Galleries
TBC
Description
Outreach stand

Policy networking

When
TBC
All day
Venue
UNFCCC Blue Zone
TBC
Description
Promoting Planting Value policy document

Bluedot/TVS fringe festival

When
16.00 – 00.00
TBC
All day
Venue
The Flying Duck
TBC
Description
Comedy, music and talks featuring Chris Packham

Friday 5 Nov

Plate Up promo + vegan giveaways

When
TBC
All day
Venue
Buchanan Galleries
TBC
Description
Outreach stand

Policy networking

When
TBC
All day
Venue
UNFCCC Blue Zone
TBC
Description
Promoting Planting Value policy document

Bluedot/TVS fringe festival

When
16.00 – 22.30
TBC
All day
Venue
The Flying Duck
TBC
Description
Comedy, music and talks featuring Fay Milton and John Robb

Saturday 6 Nov

Plate Up promo + vegan giveaways

When
TBC
All day
Venue
Buchanan Galleries
TBC
Description
Outreach stand

COP26 People's March

When
TBC
All day
Venue
TBC
Description
With COP26 Coalition featuring The Vegan Runners

Policy networking

When
TBC
All day
Venue
UNFCCC Blue Zone
TBC
Description
Promoting Planting Value policy document

Sunday 7 Nov

Animal Welfare Party/Dutch Party for the Animals

When
TBC
All day
Venue
TBC
Description
Alex Lockwood presenting

Plate Up promo + vegan giveaways

When
TBC
All day
Venue
Buchanan Galleries
TBC
Description
Outreach stand

Monday 8 Nov

Plate Up promo + vegan giveaways

When
TBC
All day
Venue
Buchanan Galleries
TBC
Description
Outreach stand

Tuesday 9 Nov

Plate Up promo + vegan giveaways

When
TBC
All day
Venue
Buchanan Galleries
TBC
Description
Outreach stand

Panel event - UNFCCC

When
TBC
All day
Venue
Multimedia Studio 2, Blue Zone
TBC
Description
With Compassion in World Farming + Brighter Green

Wednesday 10 Nov

Plate Up promo + vegan giveaways

When
TBC
All day
Venue
Buchanan Galleries
TBC
Description
Outreach stand

Thursday 11 Nov

Plate Up promo + vegan giveaways

When
TBC
All day
Venue
Buchanan Galleries
TBC
Description
Outreach stand

Friday 12 Nov

Plate Up for the Planet Expo booth

When
TBC
All day
Venue
Green Zone, Science Centre
TBC
Description
Public

Plate Up promo + vegan giveaways

When
TBC
All day
Venue
Buchanan Galleries
TBC
Description
Outreach stand

Day TBC

Panel event - TVS

When
TBC
All day
Venue
Salvation Army
TBC
Description
Part of Nourish Scotland presence

Who’s doing it?

Since 2017 Plate Up for the Planet has been an excellent introduction to plant-based food for many people. In fact, over twenty-one thousand have signed up in previous years. Take a look at the videos below. There will be someone you recognise!
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