Richard Kinley

Joining the discussion is Richard Kinley, a former senior official at the UN Climate Change Secretariat, who brings his wealth of experience in international negotiations. The conversation dives into the upcoming Rio Trio: three pivotal COPs on biodiversity, climate, and desertification. Kinley shares insights on their interconnected challenges and the historical evolution since the 1992 Earth Summit. The urgency of establishing a Plastics Treaty is also highlighted, emphasizing global cooperation in tackling pollution and fostering a comprehensive environmental governance framework.