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BBC Inside Science
COP29: Are climate summits working?
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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- Climate summits have raised global awareness and impacted policies, though translating commitments into local action remains a significant challenge.
- Financing for developing nations is crucial in climate negotiations, as financial assistance from developed countries enables broader cooperation and progress.
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Effectiveness of Climate Change Summits
Annual climate change summits, such as the UN COP meetings, have seen varying degrees of success over their nearly 30-year history. Significant milestones include the Kyoto Protocol in 1997, which established legally binding emission targets for developed nations, and the Paris Agreement in 2015, which shifted the focus towards voluntary pledges from all countries to limit emissions. These agreements have generated global awareness and momentum around climate goals, impacting corporate policies and national actions, even if the progress appears slow. However, experts argue that despite these successes, the summits struggle to translate international commitments into effective local implementation, leaving many critical climate targets unmet.
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