09 | Youth coalitions, Loss & Damage debacles, and Rockström's call to action
Dec 8, 2023
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The COP28 podcast covers youth empowerment, with interviews from Race to Zero and Loss and Damage Youth Coalition. Climate scientist Johan Rockström discusses fossil fuel phase-out. Updates from COP28 include net zero complexities and youth engagement. There is a focus on including youth from affected communities and upskilling them in climate action.
Loss and damage funding falls short of what is needed; businesses should contribute and provide support for innovative solutions.
Youth advocates call for meaningful participation at COP28 and bridging the gap between youth-led initiatives and decision-making processes.
Deep dives
Loss and Damage Fund Established
The loss and damage fund, with pledges totaling over 700 million dollars, was agreed upon at the opening plenary. However, some argue that this falls short of what is needed and that it should be new and additional funding, not taken from existing pledges.
Private Sector's Role in Loss and Damage
Businesses are seen as having a big role to play in addressing loss and damage. Advocates call for companies, particularly those profiting from polluting industries, to contribute to the loss and damage fund. They also stress the need to create connections between businesses and NGOs, as well as provide a safe environment for young entrepreneurs to develop innovative solutions.
Youth Advocacy and Engagement
While there is a growing presence of youth at COP 28, there is still room for improvement in terms of their inclusion and engagement. Youth advocates call for meaningful participation, not just tokenistic representation. They highlight the importance of bringing young people to the negotiation tables and supporting them with skills, training, and capacity building. Additionally, there is a need to bridge the gap between youth-led initiatives and decision-making processes.
Upskilling and Education for Climate Action
Efforts should be made at the government and business levels to upskill and educate youth in climate change, sustainability, and climate diplomacy. This includes providing opportunities for youth to participate in negotiations, supporting them with trainings and capacity building, and creating a favorable environment for entrepreneurship and innovation related to climate action.
We’re back on the ground in Dubai as the COP28 spotlight turns to youth empowerment, featuring inspirational special guests from the Race to Zero campaign and the Loss and Damage Youth Coalition. Plus, renowned climate scientist Johan Rockström gives us his take on a potential fossil fuel phase-out agreement.
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