What was achieved at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan? Where will the promised $300 billion come from, and how will it be spent? And what reforms are needed to make the COP process more effective and impactful?

This week, host Michael Liebreich sits down with James Cameron, an international climate lawyer who has been involved with the COP process since before COPs were COPs. James shares his insights into the challenges and dynamics of these high-stakes global talks, from the crucial role of small island states to the difficulties of bridging the divide between developed and developing nations. James and Michael explore the inner workings of the COP process - its successes, failures and the urgent need for reform. James provides a clear-eyed assessment of where the negotiations have fallen short, and outlines concrete ideas for how to make the COP a more effective forum for driving real-world climate action.

Leadership Circle:

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Links:

Ya Basta: Stop the UN Climate Charade - https://www.liebreich.com/214-2/
James' previous appearance on Cleaning Up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qn7GKiW5E4k
Christiana Figueres on CU: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YSzUJ_nMV0
Catherine McKenna on CU: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEP1SGL-DcA
Amber Rudd on CU: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZOokwqLaRc
Laurence Tubiana on CU: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpVmECce7R8

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