Nigel Topping
UK’s High Level Climate Action Champion for COP26, working to drive action on climate change and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Top 5 podcasts with Nigel Topping
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Dec 11, 2023 • 20min
225. COP28: The Snapshot vs The Movie
Nigel Topping and H.E. Razan Al Mubarak discuss COP28. They emphasize the importance of coalitions for climate action, implementation strategies, and the role of nature. Food systems and indigenous voices in negotiations are highlighted. The complexity of the COP process is addressed, along with optimism for the future.
Nov 29, 2023 • 33min
COP28: A Guide to the Climate Change Conference
Guests Nigel Topping, Vanessa Nakate, and Jordan Dunbar discuss the roles and atmosphere at COP28, approaches to climate change in developed countries, challenges of COP28, funding and progress in climate change initiatives, and staying positive as a climate journalist.
Oct 19, 2023 • 33min
The COP28 Survival Guide: How it Works and What to Expect
Nigel Topping, Former UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for COP26, sets the scene for COP28 in Dubai. He discusses the successes and shortcomings of the COP mechanism, the complex ecosystem of stakeholders, and the headline issues to be resolved. The podcast explores topics such as the significance of the Paris Agreement, controversies surrounding oil lobbyists at COP conferences, missed opportunities in addressing climate change, and navigating exponential change towards net zero by 2030.
Jul 26, 2021 • 13min
3 rules for a zero-carbon world | Nigel Topping
Nigel Topping, High Level Climate Action Champion for COP26, shares his expertise on navigating the complexities of climate change. He stresses that every system, from energy consumption to natural patterns, can be reshaped for a better future. Topping presents three radical collaboration principles: ambition loops, exponential goals, and shared action pathways. He delves into the shipping industry's commitment to zero carbon emissions by 2050, showcasing how effective teamwork and innovative storytelling can drive sustainable change.
Jun 9, 2020 • 21min
We need to green the economy while restarting it | Nigel Topping
Nigel Topping, the UK’s High Level Climate Action Champion for COP26, shares insights on combatting climate change while rebooting the economy. He discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic could accelerate a transition to a greener economy, presenting opportunities for lasting job creation. Topping emphasizes the need for urgent climate action, balancing immediate recovery with ambitious goals. He also highlights the importance of global collaboration, grassroots activism, and navigating political complexities to foster sustainable solutions.
