Macrodose COP30 & Adapting To A Warming World
Nov 12, 2025
Delve into the critical discussions surrounding COP30 in Brazil, where global leaders gather to tackle climate change. The importance of multilateral dialogues, despite flaws, is emphasized. Explore the impact of rising temperatures on economic growth and the necessity for equitable adaptation strategies. The conversation also highlights the tension between privatized climate solutions and the need for robust public infrastructure. Lastly, hear about the burgeoning investment opportunities in adaptation technologies as the world strives to adapt to a warming climate.
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COP's Imperfect Yet Valuable Role
- COP is flawed but remains one of the best examples of global multilateralism on climate.
- The summit has driven far-reaching commitments like net-zero targets and technology rollout.
Renewables Are Changing Climate Trajectories
- Decades of policy and technology have shifted baseline forecasts away from worst-case outcomes.
- Rapid cost falls in solar PV, led by China, and rising renewables adoption in the Global South power this change.
US Opposition Won't Fully Dictate Outcomes
- US intransigence skews negotiations but its global economic dominance is declining.
- Other major and Global South states increasingly shape outcomes despite US pressure tactics.
