The high expenses of hotels, travel restrictions due to COVID-19, and quarantine regulations have caused worry among Dickson and other advocates from developing nations that their perspectives may not be given attention at the COP26 summit in Glasgow from Oct 31-Nov 12. Reuters interviewed activists from countries like Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Uganda. While some had managed to secure funding, visas, and vaccinations to participate in the conference, others had to give up. Dickson is determined to still make it to COP26, where he plans to share his story with delegates firsthand about the challenges of studying in extreme heat. He emphasizes the importance of developed countries listening to the personal accounts of those most affected 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 are providing some funding assistance and vaccines for delegates who need them. The COP26 spokesperson stated that they are working with partners to ensure an inclusive, accessible, and safe summit with COVID mitigation measures in place. Delegates are being offered fairly-priced accommodation by government-approved hotel provider MCI. The United Kingdom recently removed quarantine requirements for 47 countries, including South Africa and India, saving delegates the cost of a 10-day hotel quarantine. In the previous month, it was announced 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 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 with the Philippines-based youth movement Fridays for Future, described visas and quarantines as a challenging experience. Fridays for Future is sending approximately 55 delegates from climate-vulnerable regions to COP26, but Tan mentioned that some individuals withdrew before the UK updated its quarantine regulations. The UK government is preparing for COP26 with an expected attendance of 25,000 people, but has not yet revealed the list of delegates. Hotel room prices on Booking.com for the 12-day conference started at 291 pounds per night, totaling 3,486 pounds. This high cost discouraged Ugandan climate advocate Nyombi Morris, 23, from attending to address concerns about EU biomass energy policies on forests. Morris declined the UK's accreditation offer due to lack of financial support, stating, "One day I'll face them, face-to-face." Homestay groups have attempted to offer more budget-friendly accommodation options, but are struggling to keep up with the high demand. The Human Hotel network has managed to secure beds in local Glasgow homes for approximately 600 participants, but there are thousands more who want to attend COP26 but cannot afford the expensive hotel prices in Scotland. The network's community manager Michael Yule expressed concern for those who are unable to participate due to financial constraints. Some individuals, such as Li Shuo, a senior climate adviser at Greenpeace China, have decided to skip the event due to health risks and travel complications caused by the pandemic. Li Shuo mentioned that this will be the first COP event he has missed since 2010. "I wish to emphasize that the decreased presence of smaller NGOs at the event should serve as a reminder that there are voices that are not being heard. Government delegations that do not have direct travel options to Glasgow are also facing logistical hurdles. For instance, the Cook Islands in the South Pacific will not be sending a delegation, and other small island nations are struggling to address visa complications. Nobert Nyandire, a climate activist in Nairobi, Kenya, recently received a COVID-19 vaccine through the UK government program. He is slated to participate in COP26 to assist with the technical UN negotiations for Kenya's non-profit organization Sustainable Environmental Development Watch. However, he mentioned that some of his colleagues are still waiting for their vaccines or have been discouraged by the associated costs." Nyandire expressed doubt about the decisions that will be made if the people affected by the negotiations do not attend and participate.