COP26 is fast approaching, with Glasgow set to play host to some of the world's most influential leaders over the 12-day conference.
The event will see countries come together to establish goals to improve their carbon footprint, reduce the impact of climate change and limit global warming.
Hosted at the SEC, a huge security operation will be in place over the course of COP26 due to the high profile nature of the event.
After Donald Trump, the former US President, withdrew from the Paris Agreement in 2020, Joe Biden made it his duty to rejoin the treaty, doing so on his first day in office earlier this year.
But will the current US President travel to Glasgow in November to attend COP26?
Here's what you need to know...
Will Joe Biden attend COP26 in Glasgow this year?
Yes, Joe Biden will attend COP26 in Glasgow this November.
Speaking earlier this month, the US President said: "As we look ahead to the UK hosting Cop26, which I’m really anxious to attend in Glasgow in November.
"We’re going to be there with bells on, as they say."
Which other famous faces will attend COP26?
The Queen
The Queen will attend COP26 as the head of state for the UK.
A regular visitor to Scotland, the Queen will represent the UK at the conference as she did earlier in the year at the G7 summit.
Boris Johnson
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will be in attendance and has previously highlighted the UK's important role in hosting the conference.
"It’s a huge undertaking by the whole of the UK," said the Prime Minister.
"Every part of the UK is now working together. What we’ve got to do is, we’ve got to lead the world to get everybody to commit to net zero by 2050."
Nicola Sturgeon
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will of course be at COP26, and will, according to Boris Johnson, play a key role in the event.
Emmanuel Macron
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed he would look forward to welcoming French President Emmanuel Macron to COP26 in November.
Sir David Attenborough
Well known climate activist and national treasure David Attenborough will be in Glasgow for the conference and plays a vital role as the COP26 People's Advocate.
Prince Charles
The Prince of Wales will join his mother in attending COP26 in Glasgow this year.
It's a matter close to his heart, with Charles a known environmentalist.
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