Article 6 of the Paris Agreement stands out as a pivotal piece in the intricate web of international climate negotiations. COP28 brought forth both triumphs and challenges in the pursuit of climate action. I will first provide an overview of what Article 6 entails— particularly 6.2 and 6.4—and why it stands as a linchpin in …
Tapping into the Hidden Potential of Food Waste Panel at COP28 For the first time in COP's history, an entire day was dedicated to discussion on emission reduction in food and agriculture which account for one third of all CO2 emissions (Food & Resiliency Food Production and Partnerships, COP28). We've all heard time and again, …
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In December, our group of 16 University of Michigan graduate students had the honor of attending the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP) in Dubai, UAE, the meeting of the supreme decision-making body of United Nations Climate Change (the UNFCCC). As students, attending COP 28 presented an opportunity to be involved in the process as …
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COP 28 is the most significant annual climate change conference of 2023, hosted in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Organized with the support of oil companies and executives, it promises a smoother transition to green energy and the end of the fossil fuel era. Representatives and heads of state from 154 countries worldwide convened to discuss …
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As a former employee and scholarship beneficiary of an oil and gas company in a developing country, COP28 presented an intriguing paradox. This industry, notorious for historically denying climate science, was about to discuss its role in combating climate change. The setting was fittingly ironic - the oil-rich United Arab Emirates, chaired by an oil …
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Indigenous Cultural Property Law is a complex and evolving area of law that encompasses a wide range of issues related to the protection of Indigenous knowledge. The laws in this area are designed to recognize the unique relationship that Indigenous peoples have with their cultural heritage and to ensure their rights to their cultural heritage are respected and protected. I developed a particular interest in Indigenous Cultural Property Law at COP 27, which was often mentioned in conversations with Indigenous leaders and environmental activists. As I reflect on the critical takeaways from COP 27, I decided to amplify a set of claims using Indigenous Cultural Property Law as a framework.
What role can and does business play in providing just solutions towards a more sustainable future? I reflect on this in the context of COP27.
Unity, inspiration, invigoration, and hope. These are what I envisioned myself feeling as I left COP26. But rather than feel this way or feel that there had been substantial change, I felt as though COP26 was a leading example of society's faults. Bear in mind that my experience was just a sliver of what COP26 …
COP26 at Event Complex, Glasgow, Scotland “Climate Change is not the problem; it is the expression of the problem” was the statement that I heard during the COP26, and it stuck in my mind since then. How obviously true it may sound yet we do not realize this, or at least not deal with this …
I recently had the opportunity to travel to COP26 as a member of the University of Michigan’s Delegation. What an experience! Attending events and plenaries where the discussions of climate action were taking place was exciting and yet frustrating. Frustrating because the negotiations were not progressing fast enough and were not aggressive enough to combat …
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