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Climate Risk Podcast

The COP28 Survival Guide: How it Works and What to Expect

Oct 19, 2023
Nigel Topping, Former UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for COP26, sets the scene for COP28 in Dubai. He discusses the successes and shortcomings of the COP mechanism, the complex ecosystem of stakeholders, and the headline issues to be resolved. The podcast explores topics such as the significance of the Paris Agreement, controversies surrounding oil lobbyists at COP conferences, missed opportunities in addressing climate change, and navigating exponential change towards net zero by 2030.
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  • COP is a crucial annual convention where high-level decision-making around the global transition to net zero takes place and plays a significant role in shaping climate policy and action.
  • Risk professionals need to be aware of the growing physical risks associated with climate change and the exponential opportunities arising from the transition to renewables and electric vehicles.

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The Importance of COP

COP (Confluence of Parties) is a crucial annual convention where high-level decision-making around the global transition to net zero takes place. It brings together stakeholders from around the world and plays a significant role in shaping climate policy and action.

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