Eduardo Viola

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.