Britain, which recently hosted the COP26 UN climate conference and will continue to lead efforts until the 2022 gathering in Egypt, must collaborate with activists and environmentally conscious businesses to adjust plans and maintain pressure on countries that are falling behind, according to experts. This could involve expanding a funding program to help countries like South Africa transition away from coal, as well as increasing political pressure on nations such as Australia, Russia, and Brazil that have been less ambitious in their climate commitments. Current efforts to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius are at a critical stage, with Richard Black of the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit warning that the goal is "hanging by a thread." Black emphasized the need for concrete actions and policies rather than just more pledges, calling for urgent and meaningful steps 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, cutting fossil fuel subsidies, and ending deforestation by 2030. However, despite these pledges, many campaign groups expressed disappointment, stating that it was insufficient to steer the world towards a safe trajectory. Asad Rehman from the COP26 Coalition criticized the lack of consideration for science and justice. Current emissions reduction targets are projected to result in a 2.4C temperature rise, far exceeding the 1.5C limit recommended by experts. David King, a former British chief scientist, also criticized the agreement for not fully acknowledging 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. After the meeting in Glasgow ended, a statement was issued saying that the world has acknowledged the urgency of the situation and that the hard work must now begin at home. Mark Watts, the executive director of the C40 Cities network, emphasized the need for significant progress in climate action on the ground. He stated that as world leaders leave Glasgow, it is now the responsibility of others to continue the work. The Glasgow Climate Pact calls on countries to submit more ambitious emission reduction plans by the end of 2022 to maintain the 1.5C target. This is a more frequent update than the previous requirement of every five years under the 2015 Paris Agreement. Chris Stark, head of Britain's independent Climate Change Committee, stated that the new demand for faster progress, driven by pressure from climate activists and businesses seeking clearer market signals for green transitions, is causing leaders to feel pressured to take action from both sides. Emma Pinchbeck, chief executive of Energy UK, noted that the Glasgow deal's inclusion of references to phasing out coal and fossil fuel subsidies is a strong signal for businesses. Analysts believe this could lead to shifts in private investment that will have a greater impact on emissions than government climate finance. However, there are concerns that the rules governing carbon markets agreed upon in Glasgow may lead to companies and countries relying too heavily on offsetting emissions rather than reducing them, according to Pinchbeck. She emphasized that the effectiveness of carbon trading systems in reducing global emissions remains to be seen. One significant change observed at the COP26 talks, according to her, is that more leaders have not only recognized the genuine threat of climate change in their own countries, but also understand that there is a broader societal demand for action. Countries now acknowledge the physical and social pressure, as well as pressure from businesses, associated with the threat of climate change. 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 current term in office, referred to as NIMTOO (not in my term of office). "Politicians are aware of what needs to be done." She mentioned that they lack knowledge about how to secure re-election once they have accomplished it. This concern could be alleviated by clear public support for climate action.