

Was this year's climate summit a game-changer?
Dec 15, 2023
Was this year's climate summit a game-changer? Experts discuss the historic acknowledgment of fossil fuels' role in climate change but criticize the weak pledge to transition. The podcast explores COP 28 outcomes, urgent goals, and the challenge of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. Language and media portrayal in the climate agreement are highlighted, along with the importance and skepticism of side deals made at the summit. Optimistic reflections on the summit are shared, inviting questions and announcing a future BBC World Service program.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
COP 28: Urgency and Goals
01:32 • 16min
Transitioning to a World Without Fossil Fuels
17:28 • 2min
The Importance of Language and Media Portrayal in the Climate Agreement
19:13 • 2min
Side Deals at the Climate Summit
20:52 • 5min
Optimistic Reflections on the Climate Summit and Invitation for Questions
26:21 • 3min