Britain, which recently hosted the COP26 UN climate conference and will continue leading efforts until the 2022 gathering in Egypt, is being urged to collaborate with activists and environmentally conscious businesses to adjust plans and maintain pressure on countries falling behind in climate action. This could involve expanding funding programs to help countries like South Africa transition away from coal dependence, as well as increasing political pressure on nations such as Australia, Russia, and Brazil to be more ambitious in their climate goals. According to Richard Black from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit, current efforts to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius - a threshold recommended by scientists to protect people and nature - are at a critical juncture. Black stressed the importance of moving beyond mere pledges and focusing on concrete actions and policies to address the climate crisis. The recent summit, which concluded on Saturday, made several significant commitments, such as increasing financing for climate adaptation, reducing coal power, eliminating fossil fuel subsidies, and halting deforestation by 2030. However, despite these pledges, many advocacy groups expressed disappointment, stating that the actions were insufficient to ensure global safety. Asad Rehman from the COP26 Coalition criticized the summit for ignoring scientific evidence and justice. Emission reduction targets for 2030 are projected to lead to a 2.4C temperature rise, well above the 1.5C target recommended by Climate Action Tracker researchers. David King, a former British chief scientist, believes that the agreement does not fully acknowledge the severity of the crisis. On the other hand, the government of Bangladesh, representing the Climate Vulnerable Forum, acknowledged the progress made during the talks. "The urgency of the situation in Glasgow has been acknowledged by the world - now it is time to start the hard work back home," stated the C40 Cities network executive director Mark Watts after the meeting. He emphasized the need for significant progress in implementing climate action on the ground. As global leaders leave Glasgow, the responsibility now falls on others to continue the efforts, as stated in a press release. The Glasgow Climate Pact calls for countries to return by the end of 2022 with more ambitious plans to reduce emissions by 2030, aiming to maintain the 1.5C target. While the 2015 Paris Agreement required nations to update their carbon reduction plans every five years, the urgency now calls for faster action. The new demand for quicker progress, coupled with pressure from climate activists and businesses seeking clearer market signals for promoting green initiatives, is causing leaders to feel pressured to take action, according to Chris Stark, head of Britain's independent Climate Change Committee. Emma Pinchbeck, chief executive of Energy UK, noted that the references to phasing out coal and fossil fuel subsidies in the Glasgow deal are a strong signal for businesses, potentially leading to shifts in private investments that could have a greater impact on emissions than government climate finance. However, the long-awaited rules for carbon markets agreed upon in Glasgow raise concerns that companies and countries may rely too heavily on offsetting emissions rather than reducing them. Pinchbeck stated that the effectiveness of carbon trading systems in reducing global emissions remains uncertain and requires further observation. One important change at the COP26 talks, according to her, is that more leaders have realized that climate change not only poses a real threat in their own countries but also that calls for action are coming from a wider range of society. Countries now understand the physical threat of climate change as well as the social and business pressures pushing for action. Amber Rudd, a former UK secretary of state for energy and climate change, emphasized the importance of maintaining public pressure for climate action, especially as politicians consider the impact of swift emissions cuts on their chances of re-election. She noted that leaders often prioritize future climate action that falls outside of their term in office, known as NIMTOO. "Politicians are aware of what needs to be done." She mentioned that politicians struggle with getting re-elected after taking action, which could be alleviated by clear public support for climate action.