The high expenses of hotels, travel restrictions due to COVID-19, and mandatory isolation regulations have caused worry among Dickson and other activists from developing nations that their messages may not be effectively communicated at the COP26 conference in Glasgow from Oct 31-Nov 12. Reuters conducted interviews with activists in countries such as Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Uganda. While some individuals had successfully secured funding, visas, and vaccinations to participate in the summit, others had given up on the prospect. Despite the challenges, Dickson remains determined to attend COP26, where he plans to share his firsthand experiences of trying to study in a school with temperatures as high as 43°C. He believes it is crucial for developed nations to listen to the personal stories of those who are most impacted by climate change. The 28-year-old representing Nigeria's Eco Clean Active NGO is still seeking funding for his trip to the COP summit in Glasgow, which he estimates will cost over $4,000. He is concerned about the lack of representation from the African continent at the summit. The British hosts of the summit have offered funding assistance and vaccines for delegates who need them. They are working with partners to ensure an inclusive, accessible, and safe summit with COVID mitigation measures. Delegates have been offered fairly-priced accommodation by government-approved hotel provider MCI. The United Kingdom recently lifted quarantine requirements for 47 countries, including South Africa and India, saving delegates the cost of a 10-day hotel quarantine. The previous month, an announcement was made stating that quarantine costs for delegates from countries on the UK's COVID-19 travel "red list" would be covered. Currently, there are seven states on this list, including Colombia and Venezuela. However, some potential delegates have reported difficulties in accessing this assistance or feel that it is insufficient. Some believe that their own governments should be taking more action to ensure their attendance. Mitzi Jonelle Tan, an activist based in the Philippines with the youth movement Fridays for Future, described the challenges with visas and quarantines as a nightmare. Fridays for Future plans to send approximately 55 delegates from regions that are at risk of climate change to COP26, but Tan mentioned that some individuals had to drop out before the UK updated its quarantine regulations. The UK government is preparing for COP26 and expecting 25,000 attendees, but has not yet revealed the list of delegates. Hotel rooms for the full 12-day conference are priced starting at 291 pounds per night on Booking.com, totaling 3,486 pounds. This cost was too high for Nyombi Morris, a 23-year-old climate justice advocate from Uganda, who declined the UK's accreditation offer due to lack of financial support. Morris expressed his intention to confront policymakers in person in the future. Homestay groups have attempted to offer more budget-friendly lodging options, but are facing challenges in meeting the high demand. The Human Hotel network has managed to secure accommodations in local homes in Glasgow for approximately 600 attendees. However, the network's community manager Michael Yule noted that there are several thousand others who want to attend COP26 but cannot afford the expensive hotel prices in Scotland. In addition, some individuals are choosing to skip the event due to health concerns and travel difficulties brought on by the pandemic. For instance, Li Shuo, a senior climate adviser at Greenpeace China in Beijing, mentioned that he has attended every COP event since 2010, but will be missing this one. "I believe that the decreased presence of smaller NGOs will highlight the fact that there are certain voices that are not being heard. Government delegations that do not have direct travel options to Glasgow are also facing challenges with logistics. For example, the Cook Islands in the South Pacific will not be sending a delegation, and other small island nations are struggling with visa issues. Nobert Nyandire, a climate activist from Nairobi, Kenya, recently received a COVID-19 vaccine through the UK government program. He will be attending COP26 to assist with the technical UN negotiations for Kenya's non-profit Sustainable Environmental Development Watch. However, he mentioned that some of his colleagues are still waiting for vaccines or have been discouraged by the cost." Nyandire expressed doubt about the decisions that will be made if the individuals affected and who should participate in the negotiations do not attend.