The Road to COP 28 Podcast

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From the producers of the DSR Network of podcasts comes a special limited series providing unique, high-level expert perspectives on the most consequential international summit that will take place this year--the COP 28 global climate summit to be held in Dubai from during the first two weeks of December. This limited series will feature excerpts from high-level, invitation only roundtable discussions on the most critical issues facing the planet as it seeks to contain the threat posed by the climate crisis. Featuring expert hosts and in-depth, candid conversations, the series will be one of the best places to gain insights into what COP 28 will and will not accomplish.  

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    • Nov 30, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 50m AVG DURATION
    • 12 EPISODES


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    The Road to COP 28: The Global Stocktake and its Implications Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 50:41


    The second half of the Global Stocktake panel chaired by David Sandalow is here. Laurence Tubiana, Sue Biniaz, Paul Ekins, Jody Freeman, Ian Parry, Richard Newell, Mandy Rambharos, Patrick Chandler, and David Simpson join to discuss the biggest successes and failures since the Paris Climate agreement, what the priorities for combatting climate change should be, and more. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC.

    The Road to COP 28: The Global Stocktake and its Implications Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 58:26


    The latest panel from the Road to COP 28 is here, featuring an incredible panel of guests chaired by David Sandalow. Laurence Tubiana, Sue Biniaz, Paul Ekins, Jody Freeman, Ian Parry, Richard Newell, Mandy Rambharos, and more join for a discussion on the global stocktake and its implications. Additionally, Allison Agsten sits down with the UAE Chief Climate Negotiator for COP27 and COP28, Hana AlHashimi, to get her perspective on the upcoming summit. With COP 28 beginning this week, tune in for this critical and timely episode. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC.

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    The Road to COP 28: The Role of Media and Entertainment Industry in Combating Climate Change Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 51:17


    The newest episode in the Road to COP 28 series brings the second of two parts of our latest panel, chaired by Allison Agsten. Allison is joined by an incredible panel of guests, including Kevin J. Patel, Matt Simon, Dr. Michael Mann, Rosanna Xia, Anna Jane Joyner, Kate Folb, Emelie O'Brien, Leila Conners, Amy Todd Middleton, Joshua Goldstein, and Olivia Ahnemann. Join our panelists as they share the importance of engaging youth in the fight against climate change and more. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC.

    The Role of Media and Entertainment Industry in Combating Climate Change Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 43:42


    The new episode in the Road to COP 28 series brings the first of two parts of our latest panel, chaired by Allison Agsten. Allison is joined by an incredible panel of guests, including Dr. Jennifer Francis, Matt Simon, Dr. Michael Mann, Rob Marciano, Rosanna Xia, Anna Jane Joyner, Kate Folb, Alexis Rockman, Laila Conners, Rebecca Tickell, Eliza Barclay, David Orr, and more! Tune in for their conversation on the critical importance of storytelling in climate activism and the challenges of outreach.  This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC.

    Avoiding the Greenwashing Trap: The Energy Policies the World Needs Right Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 30:14


    While global desire to address climate change continues to rise, we need to be wary of “greenwashing” policies that distract from real, substantive change. Stanford's Mark Jacobson joins David on this special episode to differentiate the good policies from the bad, and outline the pitfalls that the upcoming COP 28 conference must avoid.

    The Road to COP 28: Arts, Activism, and Combating Climate Change Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 50:42


    The latest episode in the Road to COP 28 series brings the second half of our latest panel, chaired by Allison Agsten. Allison is once again joined by Stephan Crawford, Stanley Chan (Chen Qiufan), Anne de Carbuccia, Michael Gerrard, Ana Teresa Fernandez, Benjamin Von Wong, and Gernot Wagner. Join as the panel shares ways everyone can be an activist and why it's not too late to make a difference. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC.

    The Road to COP 28: Arts, Activism, and Combating Climate Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 44:35


    The newest entry in the Road to COP 28 series brings an all-new panel of experts, chaired by Allison Agsten, Director of USC Annenberg's Center for Climate Journalism and Communication and Curator at the Wrigley Institute for Environment and Sustainability. Allison is joined by Stephan Crawford, Stanley Chan (Chen Qiufan), Anne de Carbuccia, Michael Gerrard, Ana Teresa Fernandez, Benjamin Von Wong, and Gernot Wagner. Don't miss their conversation about the role that artists and activists play in the fight against climate change and the ways everyone can do their part to create a more green future. Fill out the DSR Listener Survey here: https://bit.ly/dsrsurvey2023 This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC.

    The Road to COP 28: Cautious Optimism on Climate and COP 28

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 38:08


    On a special episode of our Road to COP 28 series, Harvard University's Dr. Robert Stavins joins host David Rothkopf to share his perspectives on the stakes and objectives for the coming global climate summit. Dr. Stavins breaks down the history of COP, what this year's conference needs to succeed, and why he remains cautiously optimistic about the future of the fight against climate change. Don't miss it. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC.

    The Road to COP 28 Episode 4: Green Growth Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 61:47


    This week's installment of the Road to COP 28 features the second half of a discussion from a panel of experts chaired by Frederick “Fritz” Mayer, Dean of the Josef Korbel School of International Studies. Our panel of experts includes author and science journalist Laurie Garrett, NASA Climate Scientist Peter Kalmus, Professor at the University College London Mark Maslin, Professor at Yale School of the Environment Robert O. Mendelsohn, Associate Professor in the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Karen M. O'Neill, Associate Professor at the University of California Santa Cruz and the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Malin L. Pinsky, and Director of USC Annenberg's Center for Climate Journalism and Communication Allison Agsten. Tune in for the rest of their conversation on what actions both individuals and governments must take to combat climate change. In addition, we've included a segment from our recent conversation with Dr. Michael Mann, who shares his outlook for the COP 28 conference. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC.

    The Road to COP 28 Episode 3: Green Growth Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 63:12


    The first episode from our Green Growth panel in the Road to COP 28 series is here. This week's episode features a new panel of experts chaired by Frederick “Fritz” Mayer, Dean of the Josef Korbel School of International Studies. Our panel of experts includes author and science journalist Laurie Garrett, NASA Climate Scientist Peter Kalmus, Professor at the University College London Mark Maslin, Professor at Yale School of the Environment Robert O. Mendelsohn, Associate Professor in the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Karen M. O'Neill, Associate Professor at the University of California Santa Cruz and the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Malin L. Pinsky, and Director of USC Annenberg's Center for Climate Journalism and Communication Allison Agsten. Don't miss their critical conversation on what needs to be done to get us to a more sustainable future, and the numerous challenges ahead of COP 28. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC.

    The Road to COP 28: Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 50:10


    The first episode in our series leading up to the COP28 summit in November will be distributed in two parts. This episode, called the Road to COP28, features the second half of a roundtable conversation hosted by Rachel Kyte, Dean Emerita of the Fletcher School at Tufts University. Senator Ben Cardin from Maryland also joins the conversation to share his insight on the COP event and efforts to address climate issues in the US Senate. Our panel of experts includes Professor at the University College London Mark Maslin, Interim Chair of the IUCN Climate Crisis Commission Manuel Pulgar-Vidal, Director of the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies Gavin Schmidt, Chief of Government Relations at the Woodwell Climate Research Center David McGlinchey, and Co-Founding Dean Emerita of the Columbia Climate School Ruth DeFries. Their conversation sets the stage for what needs to be done at the upcoming COP 28 conference, and foreshadows what real policy changes, if any, may come as a result. Join us for this extremely critical discussion. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC.

    The Road to COP 28: Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 65:07


    The first episode in our series leading up to the COP28 summit in November will be distributed in two parts. This episode, called the Road to COP28, features a one-on-one conversation hosted by Rachel Kyte, Dean Emerita of the Fletcher School at Tufts University, and Ambassador Majid Al Suwaidi, Director General of COP28. Following their conversation, Rachel chairs a panel discussion featuring Professor at the University College London Mark Maslin, Interim Chair of the IUCN Climate Crisis Commission Manuel Pulgar-Vidal, Director of the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies Gavin Schmidt, Chief of Government Relations at the Woodwell Climate Research Center David McGlinchey, and Co-Founding Dean Emerita of the Columbia Climate School Ruth DeFries. Their conversation sets the stage for what needs to be done at the upcoming COP 28 conference, and foreshadows what real policy changes, if any, may come as a result. Join us for this extremely critical discussion. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC.

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