Adil Najam
Professor of International Relations and Environment at the Pardee School and former WWF global president, contributing expert analysis on COP outcomes and multilateral climate politics.
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Nov 24, 2025 • 29min
How can the world speed up climate action?
In this discussion, Justin Rowlatt, the BBC Climate Editor, shares live updates from COP30 in Brazil, painting a vivid picture of the event's chaos—including floods and protests. Adil Najam, an expert in international climate policy, critiques the divisive outcomes and emphasizes the need for fairness in a just transition. David Victor highlights how smaller groups may accelerate climate action through innovation. Dr. Musonda Mumba stresses the importance of wetlands in resilience while critiquing stagnant finance, underscoring the urgent need for effective international cooperation.
May 14, 2025 • 26min
Will the new Pope be a climate campaigner?
Adil Najam, President of WWF International and a climate expert, joins Christiana Zenner, a theology and ethics professor, to discuss the future of climate action under Pope Leo. They explore Pope Francis's lasting environmental legacy and how his teachings could influence his successor. The conversation highlights the moral responsibilities tied to climate stewardship and the role of the papacy in global climate activism, especially with an important COP meeting approaching. Can the new pope rise to the climate challenge in a world facing increasing environmental crises?
