Outrage + Optimism: The Climate Podcast 275. COP29 Conclusions
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Nov 28, 2024 This week features Clay Carnill, a talented podcast producer celebrated for his humor and attention to detail. The discussion dives into the highs and lows of COP29 in Baku, focusing on a hard-fought but inadequate finance deal. The team critiques Azerbaijan's COP presidency and reflects on the urgent need for substantial climate action. They also share heartfelt farewells to Clay as he departs, celebrating his significant contributions and the joy he brought to the show. Tune in for insights, nostalgia, and an optimistic look to the future!
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Insufficient Finance
- The COP29 finance deal was deemed "paltry" by Christiana Figueres, highlighting the gap between commitments and needs.
- Developing countries, bearing little historical responsibility for climate change, feel shortchanged by the limited support.
Complexity of Interconnected Issues
- The interconnectedness of global issues, like climate change, biodiversity, and finance, makes multilateral solutions more complex.
- We now understand these intersectionalities, making it harder to isolate and address single issues.
Walkout of Vulnerable Nations
- Christiana Figueres recounts the most vulnerable countries, including island states, walking out of negotiations.
- They hoped for a better deal than the initially offered $250 billion, eventually raised to $300 billion.
