I have to admit that I was quite giddy and star struck sitting in my first informal negotiation at my first COP. Delegates sat in front of their microphones and placards with their country’s name. We all had headsets on, allowing us to understand the big, formal words spoken in six languages. I remember learning …
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Author: Allison Baumgartner, University of Michigan, School of Public Health Introduction. Last November, delegations and observers gathered from across the globe to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of Parties (COP) to discuss and reach a consensus on climate change goals and national commitments. As a global health epidemiologist, the second …
The packed bus lurched forward as I gripped the railing, trying to steady myself in the dense crowd of delegates, activists, and observers leaving the venue at COP29 in Baku. Exhaustion hung in the air, but so did an unspoken camaraderie. A gentle tap on my arm—a man with kind, tired eyes and a red …
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Triple Nuclear Energy Capacity by 2050 This has been a huge year for the nuclear industry, especially considering the events that took place at COP28. The effects of climate change continue with rapid and severe environmental alterations, such as escalating global temperatures and more extreme weather events, which are already affecting ecosystems, human health, and …
By: Haley Neuenfeldt Amidst the whirlwind of discussions and negotiations at COP28, there was an unmistakable energy that set it apart from the pessimism of climate policy discussions. It wasn't just about drafting policies or hammering out agreements; it was about something much bigger—transformation. And at the heart of this transformation were the vibrant exchanges …
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