COP26 Volunteer Uniform Launch

COP26 volunteer uniforms unveiled


The official uniforms that will be worn by around 1,000 volunteers at the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference – COP26 – in a month’s time have been unveiled today, Thursday 30 September.

The stylish, but practical and comfortable, uniforms are made from recycled and sustainable fabrics.

Wearing them will instil a sense of pride in the team of volunteers as they pop up around the city this autumn to provide visitors and delegates with a world-famous Glasgow welcome.

A range of clothing items, suitable for the time of year, make up the COP26 volunteer uniform, including insulated jackets, soft shell jackets, fleeces, trousers, hoodies, polo shirts, gloves, a backpack and a warm hat.

Family-run, Falkirk-based company Lion Safety supplied the uniforms and have pledged to plant a tree for every volunteer uniform provided, through a partnership with environmental charity One Tree Planted.

The uniforms will be delivered within the volunteer backpacks, to ensure they are free of plastic packaging. Each volunteer will also receive a commemorative recycled tag stating that a tree has been planted in their honour.

The vibrant uniforms reflect the COP26 brand and allow the volunteers to stand out in the crowd and be easily recognised as representatives of the international summit, whilst cementing a sense of community among the diverse team of volunteers.

Leader of Glasgow City Council, Councillor Susan Aitken said: “Seeing our volunteers together in their uniforms is a milestone moment in our volunteer programme as we mark one month to go until COP26 gets underway in Glasgow.

“Our volunteers come from all walks of life, united in their passion to protect our planet and represent their city. These colourful and sustainable uniforms officially signify the volunteers’ place within this hugely significant global event and I’m sure they are all extremely excited to get started.”