Drilled S14, Ep10 | The Corruption of COP
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Nov 10, 2025 This discussion features Kari de Pryck, an academic from the University of Geneva focused on climate governance, and Eduardo Viola, a scholar from Brazil specializing in international environmental politics. They explore how obstruction shapes climate negotiations, highlighting tactics used by countries like Saudi Arabia and the U.S. The duo explains the impact of industry influence on the IPCC and COP, and discusses the vagueness of responsibility sharing. They also delve into what to expect at COP30, especially concerning Brazil's civil society role and geopolitical dynamics.
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Why Two Institutions Matter
- The UNFCCC and IPCC are distinct but linked institutions shaping climate policy through science and negotiation.
- Obstruction targets both bodies because IPCC science underpins UNFCCC decisions and negotiators move between them.
Four Modes Of Obstruction
- Falzon et al. identify four obstruction tactics: narrowing scope, reducing transparency, manipulating language, and promoting non-transformative fixes.
- These tactics subtly block substantive action while preserving status quo interests.
Paris' Bottom-Up Tradeoff
- Paris shifted the regime from binding targets to voluntary, nationally determined pledges to secure wider buy-in.
- That bottom-up design opened new pathways for private-sector influence and weaker accountability.