Damian Carrington

Damian Carrington, Guardian Environment Editor, discusses the fraught negotiations at COP29 in Azerbaijan. He reveals how wealthy nations pledged just $300 billion annually instead of the requested $1.3 trillion to support developing countries’ climate efforts. The conversation touches on the challenges of covering such a controversial event and the role of fossil fuel interests in undermining climate actions. Looking ahead, he outlines what we might expect from Brazil, the host of next year’s conference.

Damian Carrington, Environment editor at The Guardian, offers sharp insights on COP29's climate finance obstacles. He discusses Azerbaijan's paradox as a fossil-fuel-rich nation hosting the summit, raising questions about its commitment to sustainability. The conversation highlights the urgent need for financial backing for developing countries and critiques secretive deals that undermine climate goals. Carrington also addresses global political shifts that could endanger climate agreements, urging collective action to combat greenwashing and promote innovative funding solutions.

Damian Carrington, an environment editor who boldly ventured to Greenland with scientists, joins interviewer Madeleine Finlay to discuss their groundbreaking expedition. They explore the uncharted abyss beneath the glaciers, investigating how ice and sea interact and the implications for rising sea levels. The conversation reveals the innovative technologies used, like the NERID Underwater submersible, and the urgency of understanding glacial dynamics in the context of climate change. Their findings could reshape our understanding of this critical issue.