Barack Obama, Joe Biden, and the Queen: Who are the world leaders coming to Glasgow for COP26?

For two weeks the eyes of the world will be on our streets as Joe Biden, Boris Johnson, and co. try to agree an 'ambitious' new deal to limit the world's greenhouse gas emissions. 

Having been delayed last year due to Covid restrictions, the event will be one of the first major summits to be held in-person since the outbreak of the pandemic but concern has been raised by some experts it could lead to a spike in cases. 

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Others have raised fears of the impact it will have on the city as roads and culture hubs are shut as part of enhanced security measures around the SEC. 

Still, COP will be a major chance to put Glasgow in the spotlight given the presence of some of the most famous faces in the world. But who is coming and who's not? Here's the ones to watch so far. 

President Joe Biden of America 

Joe Biden

The leader of the free world confirmed this month he would be travelling to Glasgow for the summit, which is good news for one community in the West End. As we previously reported a Thornwood man has launched an ambitious bid to get the president to intervene in a planning dispute with Burger King and Starbuck. 

Barack Obama

He will be joined in the city by former president Barack Obama. 

Prime Minister Boris Johnson 

Boris Johnson

Determined to host the event in person, Mr Johnson has said COP26 must be a turning point for humanity. 

“It is time for us to listen to the warnings of the scientists – and look at Covid, if you want an example of gloomy scientists being proved right – and to understand who we are and what we are doing," he told United Nations leaders last month. 

Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister 

Nicola Sturgeon

"My hope, and I think it is a hope that the world must aspire to live up to, is that the discussions there next month, will help us usher in a net-zero revolution around the world," Scotland's First Minister said earlier this year. 

Her Majesty the Queen, United Kingdom

The Queen

While some doubt has been cast on Her Majesty's attendance following a recent stay in hospital, as things stand the Queen will lead a cohort of royals at COP26. 

And it seems she's as keen as anyone for change. "It's really irritating when they talk, but they don't do," she was caught on camera as saying about climate summits. 

Prince Charles and Prince William

Prince Charles and Prince William will also attend. 

Greta Thunberg

Greta Thunberg

One of the key faces in the climate change fight, the young Swede has previously said she may struggle to attend due to the timing of the event but has left the door open. 

French President Emmanuel Macron

Emmanuel Macron

The president of France remains one of the most influential leaders in the European Union and is expected to play a major role in talks. 

• Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett
• Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison

Scott Morrison

• Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan
• Canadian Prime Minister

​Justin Trudeau

• Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi
• Colombian President Ivan Duque
• Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven
• Swiss President Guy Parmelin
• South Korean President Moon Jae-in

Who's not going? 

Pope Francis

Pope Francis and President Xi of China are among the biggest names so far to say they won't attend. The Pontiff had been expected to come to the city but recently pulled out due to health concerns.  

Russian president Vladimir Putin will also not attend in a major blow to the summit. 

COP26 will run from October 31 until November 15.