BBC Inside Science COP29: Are climate summits working?
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Dec 5, 2024 Joanna Depledge, an expert in international climate negotiations, joins climate change professor Mark Maslin and energy policy professor Jim Watson to tackle the effectiveness of climate summits. They assess the current urgency around COP29 and discuss the challenges of achieving meaningful outcomes. The trio dives into the historical context of major agreements like Kyoto and Paris, and the impacts of political shifts, highlighting the crucial role of climate finance. They also explore the unique dynamics of negotiations, including how even food and ambiance can influence discussions at these critical meetings.
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Key Climate Summits
- The Kyoto Protocol in 1997 was a significant step as it introduced legally binding emission targets for richer nations.
- The Paris Agreement and the Glasgow COP were also highlighted as important milestones in climate negotiations.
Paris Agreement Shift
- The Paris Agreement shifted the approach to climate action.
- It moved from mandatory targets for industrialized nations to a system where all countries submit voluntary emission reduction pledges.
COP29 Focus
- COP29 in Azerbaijan focuses on climate financing, a critical aspect of climate action.
- The goal is to facilitate financial flow from developed to developing nations, enabling them to bypass fossil fuels and adopt renewables.