Patrick Greenfield

Patrick Greenfield, a biodiversity and environment reporter at The Guardian, delves into the declining carbon sink of Finnish Lapland. He explores the beautiful yet threatened primeval forests, underscoring the impact of deforestation on both local communities and climate goals. The discussion highlights the Sami people's deep connection to the land, particularly through traditional reindeer herding. As rising temperatures threaten their identity and ecosystem, Greenfield advocates for urgent action to safeguard these crucial environments from the looming climate crisis.

Biodiversity and environment reporter Patrick Greenfield discusses the drama from the first week of Cop28, including a landmark agreement on loss and damage and a tetchy press conference from summit President Sultan Al Jaber. He also outlines what's still on the table for the second week of negotiations.