How will we meet our targets for reductions in GHG emissions?
The COP27 proceedings concluded on Sunday, 20th November in Sharm El-Sheikh, and communiques from all working groups are being finalised. In the meantime, draft versions are available for review, and the outlines of major decisions are becoming clear, as well as the major decisions that have been delayed for consideration until COP28 which will take place […]
Adapting to the Impacts of Climate Change
We tend to think of climate change as something that will happen at some point in the future. In fact, the effects of climate change are being felt already, and will continue to increase over time, with the potential for significant step changes in global weather patterns as climate warming continues to accelerate. Global temperatures […]
Financing the Shift to a Sustainable Future
Among the most contentious topics affecting international cooperation on climate change is the question of what responsibility richer countries bear for helping poorer countries deal with the costs of a warming planet. The question of how to finance the costs associated with climate change were covered in the sessions on Wednesday, November 9 where the […]
Key Topics for Consideration at This Year’s COP27
As COP27 gets underway in Sharm El-Sheikh Egypt, and leaders from around the world gather to formulate an updated statement on the world’s commitment to collective action on climate change, there are a number of key issues that the delegates will face. This meeting of the Conference of Parties is happening 30 years after the […]