The high expenses of hotels, travel restrictions due to COVID-19, and quarantine regulations have caused worry among activists from developing nations like Dickson that their perspectives may not be represented at the COP26 conference in Glasgow from Oct 31-Nov 12. Reuters interviewed activists in countries such as Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Uganda. While some had managed to secure funding, visas, and vaccinations to participate in the summit, others had to give up. Dickson is still determined to attend COP26, where he plans to share his firsthand experiences of trying to study in school under extreme temperatures of 43°C. He believes it is essential for developed nations to listen to the personal stories of those who are most affected by climate change. The 28-year-old representing Nigeria's Eco Clean Active NGO is still in search of funding for his trip to the COP summit in Glasgow, which he estimates will cost over $4,000 including accommodation and quarantine. He is concerned about the lack of representation from the African continent at the summit. The British hosts of the summit have offered some funding assistance and vaccines for delegates in need. The COP26 spokesperson stated that they are working closely with partners to ensure an inclusive, accessible, and safe summit with COVID mitigation measures in place. Delegates have been 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 expenses would be covered for delegates coming from countries still on the UK's COVID-19 travel "red list", which currently includes seven states such as Colombia and Venezuela. However, some potential delegates have reported difficulty accessing this assistance or feel that it is not sufficient. 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 youth movement Fridays for Future, expressed frustration with the challenges of visas and quarantines. The youth movement is sending approximately 55 delegates from regions that are at risk from climate change to COP26, but Tan mentioned that some individuals had to withdraw before the UK adjusted its quarantine regulations. The UK government is prepared for COP26 with an expected 25,000 attendees, but has not yet disclosed the list of delegates. Hotel prices for the 12-day conference start at 291 pounds per night on Booking.com, totaling 3,486 pounds. This high cost was a deterrent for Ugandan climate advocate Nyombi Morris, 23, who had planned to address concerns about EU biomass energy policies on forests. Morris declined the UK's accreditation offer due to lack of financial support, but remains determined to confront leaders in the future. Homestay groups have attempted to offer more affordable accommodations, but are facing challenges in meeting the high demand. The Human Hotel network has arranged for around 600 delegates to stay in local homes in Glasgow. However, the network's community manager Michael Yule noted that there are thousands of others who want to attend COP26 but cannot afford the expensive hotel prices in Scotland. Some individuals are also choosing to skip the event due to health risks and travel complications caused by the pandemic. For example, Li Shuo, a senior climate adviser at Greenpeace China in Beijing, mentioned that this will be the first COP event he will miss since 2010. "I hope that the reduced number of NGOs present will serve as a reminder that there are voices that are not being heard. Government delegations that do not have direct travel routes to Glasgow are also facing logistical difficulties. For example, the Cook Islands in the South Pacific will not be sending a delegation, and other small island nations are having trouble resolving visa issues. Climate activist Nobert Nyandire in Nairobi, Kenya received a COVID-19 vaccine this month through the UK government program. He will be attending COP26 to participate in 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 vaccines or have been put off by the cost." Nyandire expressed uncertainty about the decisions that will be made if the individuals who are impacted and should be involved in the negotiations do not attend.