Boris Johnson: We're moving heaven and earth to make Cop26 a success

The transcript emphasizes the importance of transparency and standards for MPs, highlighting the role of the Standards Committee. It then shifts focus to COP26, discussing global efforts to address climate change. The speaker stresses the urgency of maintaining the goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius. World leaders are urged to take decisive action and agree on the cover decision to ensure global cooperation in tackling climate change.

What is the primary role of the Standards Committee as discussed in the first section?

• To organize public events for MPs

• To ensure MPs engage in paid advocacy

• To uphold transparency and standards among MPs

• To manage the financial affairs of MPs

In the context of the COP conference, what is the 'cover decision'?

• The text of the agreement being negotiated

• A new environmental policy

• A financial agreement between countries

• A decision to postpone the conference

Why is it important for world leaders to agree on the cover decision?

• It will allow countries to withdraw from the agreement

• It will ensure financial stability

• It is crucial for maintaining the progress made at COP

• It will stop global warming instantly

What is the main goal of the COP conference as mentioned in the final section?

• To keep the prospect of limiting temperature rise to 1.5 degrees alive

• To stop global warming immediately

• To eliminate all carbon emissions by next year

• To increase global temperatures by 2 degrees

What does the speaker suggest is necessary for achieving the goals set at COP?

• A complete ban on fossil fuels

• Further commitments and decisive action from world leaders

• A reduction in global population

• Immediate cessation of all industrial activities