Cop26 summit 'is mismanaged': Sponsors of climate change conference condemn it as 'very last minute'... and blame 'inexperienced' civil servants for the issues Companies spending millions sponsoring the Cop26 climate summit have condemned the event as 'mismanaged' and very 'last minute' The backers include some of Britain's biggest firms and have formally complained ahead of next month's meeting Organisers had promised an 'outstanding opportunity' and 'unique benefits' in exchange for the support
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Companies that have spent millions sponsoring the Cop26 climate summit have condemned the event as ‘mismanaged’ and ‘very last minute’.
The backers, which include some of Britain’s biggest firms, have formally complained ahead of next month’s meeting, blaming ‘very inexperienced’ civil servants for problems.
They say decisions have been delayed, there have been poor communications and a breakdown in relations with organisers.
The summit is to take place in Glasgow's SSE Hydro venue rom October 31 to November 12
One source, employed by a Cop26 sponsor, said ‘the biggest frustration’ was the lack of information about how the event will run.
Organisers had promised sponsors an ‘outstanding opportunity’ and