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A Congressional hearing organized by Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission this week titled “Human Rights in Azerbaijan since the COP 29 UN Climate Change Conference” put the spotlight on Azerbaijan's ethnic cleansing of Nagorno Karabakh - or Artsakh - and issues such as securing the release of Armenian hostages illegally held by Baku. The hearing came days after the commemoration of the Armenian Genocide. Aram Hamparian, the Executive Director of the Armenian National Committee of America, joins Thanos Davelis as we look into this hearing, and break down what steps the US can take to hold Azerbaijan accountable.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Rep. Chris Smith Leads Capitol Hill Hearing Spotlighting Azerbaijan's Genocide of Artsakh; Armenian PrisonersTrump goes mum on 'Armenian genocide' after Biden recognitionGreece and Cyprus among countries helping Israel battle major wildfireUS and Cyprus deepen defense ties through upcoming high-level talks

Stāsta teātra kritiķe, LU Literatūras, folkloras un mākslas institūta pētniece Kitija Balcare Par ekodrāmas darbiem ir uzskatāmas tās lugas, kurās nozīmīga loma ir atvēlēta dažādiem vides problēmjautājumiem. Piemēram, klimata pārmaiņām, mežiem un to izciršanas tematikai, sugu daudzveidības sarukumam, ūdens, gaisa, zemes piesārņojumam un citiem ar vidi saistītiem jautājumiem. Lai arī daudzi ekodramaturģiskie darbi pasaulē top tieši pēdējās desmitgadēs, tomēr ekodramaturģijai tās “vecvecāki” ir atrodami senākā pasaules un arī Latvijas dramaturģijas vēsturē. Pasaulē par ekodramaturģijas “vectētiņu” teātra zinātnieki dēvē Latvijā labi zināmo norvēģu dramaturgu Henriku Ibsenu (Henrik Ibsen). Un iemesls tam ir viņa 1882. gadā uzrakstītā luga “Tautas ienaidnieks” (En Folkefiende), kas savu aktualitāti, laikam ejot, ir tikai stiprinājusi. Lugā dakteris Tomass Stokmanis atklāj, ka kūrortpilsētas ūdeņi ir bīstami cilvēka veselībai, un nonāk ētiskas dilemmas priekšā. Ekoloģiskais konflikts lugā iet roku rokā ar sociālo konfliktu. Par radniecīgu šim Ibsena darbam Latvijā varam uzskatīt pašmāju dramaturga Rūdolfa Blaumaņa lugu “Indrāni”. Lai arī Blaumanis to uzrakstījis 1904. gadā, tā vēl aizvien ir dažādu paaudžu režisoru redzeslokā. Drāmā saduras paaudžu viedokļi par saimniekošanu, izraisot konfliktu par ekonomisku motīvu ietekmē pieņemtu lēmumu Indrānu māju apkaimē nocirst ošus, mainot apkaimes ainavu.  Ekodramaturģiskas un arī ekofeministiskas līnijas atrodamas arī Aspazijas lugās, kur savijas mītiskais ar fizisko. Piemēram, savā tā arī nepabeigtajā lugā “Ragana” (1895), kas tapusi teju desmit gadus pirms Blaumaņa “Indrāniem” un īsi pēc Ibsena “Tautas ienaidnieka”, Aspazija bija iecerējusi tās darbību no sendienām pārcelt uz 20. gadsimtu, lai tēlotu tā laika cilvēka cīņu ar dabu, vēršot uzmanību uz purvāju nosusināšanu. Ja šī doma nepaliktu tikai Aspazijas piezīmēs, tad Latvijas dramaturģijas vēsturē mums būtu pamats runāt par ekodramaturģijas “vecmāmiņu”. Ekodramaturģijā bieži klātesošs ir jautājums par dažādām paaudzēm un to skatījumu uz vides problēmām. Spilgts piemērs tam ir britu dramaturga Dankana Makmillana (Duncan Macmillan) luga “Plaušas” (Lungs, 2011). Tās centrā ir jauns pāris, kurš diskutē par to, cik atbildīgi vai bezatbildīgi ir laist pasaulē bērnu klimata krīzes priekšvakarā. Lugu Latvijā kā izrādi “Elpa” (2020) iestudēja režisors Dmitrijs Petrenko – Dailes teātra Lielajā zālē tukšajā skatuves “mutē” bez papildu scenogrāfijas eksistenciālo dialogu izspēlēja vien divi aktieru pāri. Iedvesmojoties no Makmillana lugas, savu versiju kā kustību teātra izrādi bez vārdiem “Plaušas” (2022) veidoja režisore Inese Mičule brīvdabas iestudējumā Gaujas stāvkrastā Valmierā. Aktīvi ekodramaturģijas laukā darbojas Jānis Balodis, Krista Burāne, Linda Rudene. Mūsdienās ekodramaturģijas radīšanā teātra praktiķi bieži izmanto koprades pieeju. Dramaturģiskais materiāls top sadarbībā ar citu jomu pārstāvjiem – kopā ar dabaszinātniekiem, vēsturniekiem, žurnālistiem, folkloristiem, kopienu pārstāvjiem, nereti iesaistot viņus arī iestudējumos kā performantus. Ekodramaturģija ne tikai izceļ vides problēmjautājumus, bet arī aicina paraudzīties uz pasauli tā, lai cilvēks nebūtu tās centrā, un piedāvā no ierastajiem atšķirīgus cilvēka un dabas līdzāspastāvēšanas veidus. Ekodramaturģija tiecas atteikties no dabas un kultūras pretstatījuma, ļaujot uzlūkot pasauli no vides taisnīguma skatupunkta. Kopš 2015. gada vienlaikus ar Apvienoto Nāciju Organizācijas Klimata pārmaiņu konferenci (UN Climate Change Conference) norisinās arī globāla dramaturgu iniciatīva “Teātra rīcība klimata pārmaiņām” (Climate Change Theatre Action). Piecdesmit profesionāli dramaturgi, kas pārstāv visus apdzīvotos kontinentus, katrs rada īsas lugas par kādu no klimata krīzes aspektiem un īsteno to lasījumus vai iestudējumus vienlaikus ar samita norisi paralēli lēmumpieņēmēju diskusijām par klimata mērķiem. Savukārt ekodramaturģijas mērķis ir pamodināt gan sabiedrībā, gan lēmumpieņēmējos nereti snaudošo ekoloģisko apziņu un atbildību par vidi.

This episode of the SAF Podcast welcomes Julia Reinaud from Breakthrough Energy to discuss how sustainable aviation fuel fits into Europe's renewable energy landscape. Julia shares insights from her extensive background in climate policy and energy innovation, explaining Breakthrough Energy's mission, since its founding in 2015 on the back of the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris, to accelerate the clean energy transition through its network of investment vehicles, policy efforts, and philanthropic initiatives.The conversation explores the critical challenges facing the SAF industry, particularly for e-SAF (synthetic fuels) development in Europe. Julia highlights Project SkyPower, an initiative bringing together over 50 organizations to unlock final investment decisions for commercial-scale e-SAF projects. She discusses the importance of bankable offtake agreements, regulatory certainty, and innovative financial mechanisms to bridge the "green premium" gap.Julia offers valuable perspective on how public-private partnerships can drive progress, citing Breakthrough Energy's collaboration with the European Investment Bank and European Commission. She emphasizes the urgent timeline for meeting 2030 mandates, noting that Europe needs 600 kilotons of e-SAF annually but only has 300 kilotons of capacity on track to be operational by then.This episode provides crucial insights into policy alignment challenges, technology development pathways, and the systemic changes needed to scale sustainable aviation fuels and meet ambitious climate targets in Europe and beyond.If you enjoyed this episode, check out our previous discussion with Matteo Mirolo during his time at Transport and Environment: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2202964/episodes/13415579

Did you know that recently there was an important meeting between world leaders and the Pope? What was on the agenda at the 2021 G7 Summit and who guided it from behind the scenes? How will discussions at G7 impact decisions to be made at COP 27, the UN Climate Change Conference of November, 2021? How will these decisions affect your life?Find out how these movements confirm the prophecy of Daniel 2, where you'll find a description of the new world order in the Bible. Catch a glimpse of how the move toward a universal Sunday law is taking shape. Get a peek at what the future holds!

Ever wondered if energy-efficient homes are the next big thing in real estate? Or is the industry still lagging on this? In this episode, we're diving into how sustainability is shaking up the property game, and we've got Jacob Caine, president of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria, to give us the inside scoop. Jacob was at the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference, representing Australian real estate, so he knows what's up. We're talking about how climate change – from crazy weather events to skyrocketing energy bills – is changing what buyers want and how much homes are worth. Will houses with bad energy ratings become impossible to sell or get a loan for? We're also looking at how banks are getting involved, new rating systems, and how energy-efficient features are becoming more than just a nice-to-have – they're protecting your investment. But there's also the practical stuff: what can homeowners and investors do right now to stay ahead of the curve? Jacob's got tips on everything from solar panels to minimum rental standards, and how these changes will affect everyday decisions about property. So, if you're curious about how property, climate, and money all fit together, this episode is packed with info you won't want to miss. Episode Highlights: 00:00 - Introduction 01:11 - Who is Jacob Caine? 02:04 - What motivated Jacob's attendance at COP 29, and what were his key goals? 03:33 - How important is Australia’s contribution to the global sustainability movement? 08:21 - How reliable is CoreLogic’s analysis without a rating system for existing homes? 14:18 - How soon will energy ratings become a key factor in property markets? 21:05 - Will banks require property upgrades to approve financing? 25:11 - What does resilience mean in the context of property? 27:41 - Do home builders have a valid point about energy efficiency standards raising costs? 36:53 - How quickly can we transition to renewable energy according to the model? 41:58 - Energy ratings or home renovations: which one is responsible for price increases? 48:46 - Do you agree that property managers are getting overwhelmed by new requirements? 52:54 - Should energy efficiency efforts prioritise apartments over individual houses? 59:03 - Jacob Caine’s property dumbo About Our Guest: Jacob Caine is the CEO of Ray White CRE and is serving his second term as President of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria, with directorship roles at the Real Estate Institute of Australia and View.com.au. A licensed estate agent with extensive leadership experience, he has an impressive academic background, holding a Bachelor’s degree from Melbourne University, an MBA from Monash, and a Master’s in International Relations from Harvard, where he graduated on the Dean’s List. Currently pursuing a PhD at the National Security College (ANU), Jacob’s research focuses on the evolution of cyberattacks. His professional credentials include certificates in leadership, negotiation, and international security from Harvard, among others. Connect with Jacob Caine: Ray White CRE https://raywhitecre.com.au/ Website https://view.com.au/ LinkedIn https://au.linkedin.com/in/jacob-caine-30195647 Resources: Visit our website https://www.theelephantintheroom.com.au If you have any questions or would like to be featured on our show, contact us at: The Elephant in the Room Property Podcast questions@theelephantintheroom.com.au Looking for a Sydney Buyers Agent? https://www.gooddeeds.com.au Work with Veronica: https://www.veronicamorgan.com.au Looking for a Mortgage Broker? https://www.flintgroup.au Work with Chris: chrisbates@flintgroup.au Enjoyed the podcast? Don't miss out on what's yet to come! Hit that subscription button, spread the word and join us for more insightful discussions in real estate. Your journey starts now! Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theelephantintheroom-podcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/the-elephant-in-the-room-property-podcast/id1384822719 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ge1626dgnmK0RyKPcXjP0?si=26cde394fa854765 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuvalu, the fourth smallest nation in the world, announced its intention to become the world's first digital country back in 2022. But why, and how? 图瓦卢是世界上第四小的国家，早在 2022 年就宣布打算成为世界上第一个数字国家。但是为什么以及如何实现呢？ Facing the devastating effects of rising sea levels caused by climate change, the nation, made up of three reef islands and six atolls, is rapidly becoming uninhabitable. Tuvalu sits between Hawaii and Australia and is grappling with increasingly dire conditions. In 2022, at high tide, nearly 40% of the capital became submerged, according to the news agency Reuters. A recent assessment by scientists at NASA indicated that "much of the land plus critical infrastructure will sit below the level of the current high tide by 2050". And projections suggest the entire country could be underwater by the year 2100. Global warming has already displaced many of Tuvalu's 11,000 inhabitants, while coral bleaching and coastal erosion continue to degrade the surrounding environment. 面对气候变化造成的海平面上升的破坏性影响，这个由三个礁岛和六个环礁组成的国家正在迅速变得不适合居住。图瓦卢位于夏威夷和澳大利亚之间，正在努力应对日益严峻的形势。据路透社报道，2022 年涨潮时，近 40% 的首都被淹没。美国宇航局科学家最近的一项评估表明，“到 2050 年，大部分土地加上关键基础设施将低于当前高潮水位”。预测显示，到 2100 年，整个国家可能会被淹没。全球变暖已经使图瓦卢 11,000 名居民中的许多人流离失所，而珊瑚白化和海岸侵蚀继续使周围环境恶化。 This is why the government plans to back up the country and rebuild a virtual online replica. The announcement was first made at the UN Climate Change Conference, COP27 by Tuvalu's Minister of Justice, Simon Kofe. He said, "As our land slips below the ocean, we have no choice but to become the world's first digital nation. Our land, our ocean, our culture are the most precious assets of our people". 这就是政府计划支持国家并重建虚拟在线副本的原因。图瓦卢司法部长西蒙·科菲 (Simon Kofe) 在联合国气候变化大会 COP27 上首次宣布了这一消息。他说：“当我们的土地沉入海洋时，我们别无选择，只能成为世界上第一个数字国家。我们的土地、我们的海洋、我们的文化是我们人民最宝贵的资产”。 The country has since been preserving Tuvalu's cultural and historical identity by recording historical documents, maps, family photograph albums, traditional songs, and other cultural practices, all of which will be accessible online. In early 2024, Place, a global non-profit organisation, began mapping the physical features of Funafuti, Tuvalu's capital, using drones and 360-degree cameras. 此后，该国一直通过记录历史文献、地图、家庭相册、传统歌曲和其他文化习俗来保护图瓦卢的文化和历史特征，所有这些都可以在线访问。2024 年初，全球非营利组织 Place 开始使用无人机和 360 度相机绘制图瓦卢首都富纳富提的物理特征。Though moving a country online has legal challenges – international law requires a country to have territory and population, both of which are uncertain in Tuvalu's future. At the same time, critics argue the plan is just for publicity, highlighting the need to reduce emissions. 尽管将一个国家转移到网上存在法律挑战，但国际法要求一个国家拥有领土和人口，而这两者对图瓦卢的未来来说都是不确定的。与此同时，批评者认为该计划只是为了宣传，强调减少排放的必要性。 Whatever happens, a digital twin of the country will help preserve its culture and heritage for generations to come. 无论发生什么，该国的数字孪生都将有助于为子孙后代保护其文化和遗产。

The United Nations' Climate Change Conference was held in Baku, Azerbaijan on Nov. 29.

The United Nations' Climate Change Conference was held in Baku, Azerbaijan on Nov. 29.

Are you interested in how emerging leaders see the future of cities? What do you think about youth engagement for better urban futures? How can we utilise challenges as opportunities? Panel discussion with emerging leaders to share their vision for the future of cities. The panellists, Jarrett Lash, Mathilde Boulogne, Gabriel Monteiro and Yuv Sungkur talk about the fears and opportunities they see regarding the future of cities, community engagement, sustainability, youth involvement, and many more. So let's start with a proper introduction. Jarrett Lash is the Township Planner for Upper Merion Township, PA, where he leads long-term economic and community development, including managing private sector projects through the land development process. Upper Merion is home to the third-largest mall in the U.S. and the historic Valley Forge National Historical Park. Jarrett also served on the Montgomery County Homeless Task Force and the Youth Housing Coalition's Youth Advisory Board. Previously, he was a founding member of RSL Homes, focused on affordable housing development through modular construction. He holds a B.A. in International Politics from NYU, with global study experiences in Paris, Shanghai, and Abu Dhabi. Mathilde Boulogne is a master's student in international relations at IRIS Sup, currently working as a Public Relations Officer at the Paris Peace Forum. She has a passion for youth engagement, children's rights, and education, actively participating in initiatives such as TheirWorld. Her international experience includes attending education summits and completing an exchange semester in Mexico, where she developed a strong interest in the Afro-descendant cause in Latin America. Mathilde is dedicated to amplifying the voices of French overseas youth and is eager to connect with like-minded individuals working toward these goals. Gabriel Monteiro is a dynamic professional with a legal background and two years of expertise in ESG. As an ESG Analyst, he helped 170 companies enhance their sustainability efforts, produced two GRI Reports, and exceeded stakeholder engagement goals by 146%. As a Consultant for Brazil's largest energy company, he assessed 35 international sustainability standards and produced a 40-page Due Diligence Report. Currently completing his Master's in International Law and Global Governance at the University of Leeds, Gabriel specializes in sustainable reporting frameworks, including EU Taxonomy and GRI, with a focus on their legal relevance. Yuv Sungkur is a passionate Mauritian youth climate advocate, focused on addressing climate change's impact on Small Island Developing States. Pursuing a master's degree in Global Environmental Governance, Yuv has spoken at major international summits, including the 16th UN Climate Change Conference of Youth (COY16) in Glasgow and the Transforming Education Pre-Summit in Paris. He is also the president and co-founder of Food Water Hygiene (FWH) Mauritius, a youth-led humanitarian NGO providing basic necessities to those in need. Yuv is committed to bridging the generational gap in climate action through youth engagement and advocacy. Connecting episodes you might be interested in: No.177 - Interview with Amelia Gaskell about the young generation's role No.290 - Interview with Jennifer Borrero about youth hosing in the US What wast the most interesting part for you? What questions did arise for you? Let me know on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@WTF4Cities⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wtf4cities.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ website where the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shownotes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are also available. I hope this was an interesting episode for you and thanks for tuning in. Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lesfm ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠

This week we talk about emissions, carbon credits, and climate reparations.We also discuss Baku, COP meetings, and petrostates.Recommended Book: The Struggle for Taiwan by Sulmaan Wasif KhanTranscriptIn 2016, a group of 195 nations signed the Paris Agreement under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, usually just called the Paris Agreement, which was negotiated the previous year, and which, among other things, formalized the idea of attempting to keep the global average temperature from increasing by 1.5 C, which is about 2.7 F, above pre-industrial levels.The really bad stuff, climate-wise, was expected to happen at around 2 degrees C above that pre-industrial level, so the 1.5 degrees cutoff made sense as sort of a breakwater meant to protect humanity and the natural world from the most devastating consequences of human-amplified climate change.This has served decently well as a call-to-arms for renewable energy projects and other efforts meant to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and many nations have actually made really solid strides in that direction since this agreement was formalized, dramatically truncating their emissions in a variety of ways, while also laying the groundwork for long-term reductions by installing a whole lot of solar and wind, reviving old and building new nuclear power facilities, reinforcing and expanding their grids, including adding all sorts of large-scale battery storage, and figuring out ways to reduce energy consumption, which has allowed for the shut-down of coal and oil plants.Shorter-term solutions, like replacing more polluting and emitting sources of energy, like coal, with gas, have also put a big dent in overall global emissions, especially for entities like the US and Europe; this isn't ideal as a permanent measure, because there are still a lot of emissions associated with gas, especially its transport, because of leakage, and gas itself, in the atmosphere, has really significant greenhouse properties, but in the short-term this has proven to be one of the most impactful solutions for some nations and large corporations, and it's increasingly being seen as a transitionary measure, even by those who oppose the use of any fossil fuels long-term.Things have been going decently well, then, even if progress is still far short of where it needs to be for most countries to meet their Paris Agreement commitments, and far slower than many people who are watching this space, and analyzing whether we'll be able to avoid triggering those much-worse climate outcomes, would prefer.One issue we're running into, now, is that those original commitments were a little fuzzy, as the phrase “preindustrial period” could mean many different periods, even if it's commonly assumed to be something like 1850 to 1900, in the lead-up to humanity's full-on exploitation of fossil fuels and the emergence of what we might call the modern era—society empowered by things like coal and oil and gas, alongside the full deployment of electrical grids.Throughout this period, though, from the mid-19th century to today, the climate has experienced huge swings year to year, and decade to decade. The evidence showing that we humans are throwing natural systems way off their equilibrium are very clear at this point, and it isn't a question of whether we're changing the climate—it's more a question of how much, how quickly, and compared to what; what baseline are we actually using, because even during that commonly used 1850 to 1900 span of time, the climate fluctuated a fair bit, so it's possible to pick and choose baseline numbers from a range of them depending on what sort of picture you want to paint.Research from the World Meteorological Organization in 2022 found that, as of that year, we were probably already something like 1.15 degrees C above preindustrial levels, but that it was hard to tell because La Niña, a weather phenomenon that arises periodically, alongside its opposite, El Niño, had been cooling things down and dampening the earth-warming impacts of human civilization for about three years.They estimated, taking La Niña's impact into consideration, that the world would probably bypass that breakwater 1.5 degrees C milestone sometime in the next four years—though this bypassing might be temporary, as global temperatures would increase for a few years because of the emergence of El Niño.Adding to the complexity of this calculation is that aforementioned variability in the climate, region to region, and globally. The WMO estimated that through 2027, the world is likely to fluctuate between 1.1 and 1.8 degrees C above preindustrial levels—and that at that higher range, El Niño might tip things into the especially dangerous 2 degree C territory the Paris Agreement was supposed to help us avoid.By late-2024, it was becoming increasingly obvious that the world had stepped past the 1.5 degrees threshold into unfamiliar climactic terrain.Three of the five leading research groups that keep tabs on this matter have said that in addition to 2024 being the warmest year on record, it will also be the first year we've ever surpassed that 1.5 degree level.Notably, simply popping up above 1.5 degrees doesn't suggest we're now permanently living in that long worried about climate nightmarish world: there are significant, normal fluctuations in this kind of thing, alongside those associated with the El Niño/La Niña patterns; there are a lot of variables acting upon our climate, in other words, in addition to the human variables that are pushing those averages and fluctuating ranges up, over time.The concern here, though, even if we drop back down below 1.5 degrees C for a while is that this temperature band opens up a whole new spectrum of weather-related consequences, ranging from substantial, persistent, crop-killing, barely survivable heat and drought in some parts of the world, to things like larger, more frequent, and more difficult to predict storm systems, like the ones we've already seen in abundance this and last year, but bigger and wilder and in more areas that don't typically see such storms.What I'd like to talk about today is what happened at a recent climate-policy focused meeting, COP29, and the international response to that meeting.—The United Nations Conference of the Parties of the UN Climate Change Conference, or COP meetings, are held every year in a different host country, and they're meant to serve as a formal space where governments can present their goals and boast of their climate-related accomplishments. They also serve as a platform for negotiations related to things like emissions standards and goal-setting, like that aforementioned 1.5 degrees C temperature level we've been trying to avoid hitting.The most recent of these meetings, COP29, was held in Baku, the capitol of Azerbaijan, in mid- to late-November of 2024. And that location was pretty controversial from the get-go because Azerbaijan is a petro-state: its authoritarian government basically funded and sustained by the sale of oil and gas, all of which flows through a state-owned, corruption-laden, local elite-profiting energy company.This isn't the first time a full-on petro-state has hosted a COP meeting, as COP28 was held in Dubai, in the UAE, which was also controversial.But this one was seen as a step even further toward what might read as the appropriation or capture of the COP meetings for the benefit of fossil fuel entities, as the meeting was partly hosted by so-called official partners, which were fossil fuel business interests directly owned by the country's president, while others weren't directly owned, but were connected to his family's other businesses, all of them thus linked to both authoritarian corruption, and the wealth associated with fossil fuel focused economics.As a result, there were allegations that this whole meeting was premised on providing a notorious source of greenhouse gas emissions, which has every reason to try to keep those emitting products available for as long as possible, a venue for greenwashing their efforts, while also giving them the power to moderate discussions related to global emissions targets and other climate change-oriented issues; a major conflict of interest, basically.The Azerbaijani president, leading up to the meeting, countered that critiques of his country's government and human rights record and prominence as a fossil fuel exporter were all part of a smear campaign, and that these unwarranted, preemptive criticisms wouldn't stop those running COP29 from achieving their goal of helping the world “cope with the negative impacts of climate change.”That statement, too, was criticized, as it implies fossil fuel are more interested in pushing the world to adapt to a climate change and its impacts, rather than attempting to halt the emissions that are causing said climate change; many such companies seem keen to keep pumping oil and burning coal and gas forever, in other words, and their efforts in this regard thus tend to orient around figuring out what the new, warmer, more chaotic world looks like, rather than entertaining the idea of changing their business model in any substantial way.So leading up to this meeting, expectations were low, and by some estimates and according to some analysis, those low expectations were met.Article 6 of the Paris Agreement was a big topic of discussion, for instance, as this article outlines how countries can cooperate with each other to reach their climate targets—and this collaboration is predicated on a carbon credit system.So if County A reduces their emissions by more than the targets set by this group, they can sell the gap, the amount of carbon equivalents not emitted into the atmosphere, to Country B, which failed to reach its targets, but which can bring its emissions into accord by acquiring those credits, which according to such a system count as emissions reductions.This same general concept applies to companies, like airlines and even fossil fuel producing energy companies, as well.But while the agreement reached at COP29 does establish a UN-backed carbon credit trading body, which has been heralded as a key step on the way toward concluding Article 6 negotiations that could open up a bunch of new finance for smaller and poorer countries in particular—as they could sell their carbon credits to their wealthier, more emitting fellow COP members—despite that progress, the scaffolding that exists now is generally considered to be leaky and rife with abuse potential, as the UN body doesn't really have the teeth to enforce anything or do much checking into claims made by governments and corporations. A lot of this system is basically on the honor system, and that means just like the stated goals presented by governments and corporations as to when they're be net-zero and when they'll reach the even further-off goal of zero emissions, these claims are often worth little or nothing because there's no mechanism for punishing entities that fail to live up to their boasts and ambitions.A company or government could say they plan to hit net-zero by 2035, then, but if they don't do anything that would allow them to hit that goal in that lead-up to that year, they get to keep claiming to be part of the solution, without having to do any of the work to actually achieve anything. This grants them the veil of sustainability, and without any real consequence.Also notable here is that this meeting's progress on Article 6, establishing that UN body, was pushed through using a questionable procedural move that disallowed negotiation, despite this same proposal having been dismissed after negotiation at previous COP meetings.So while it's arguably good to see progress of any kind on these matters, that this component of Article 6 was voted down previously, but then forced through using what amounts to a technicality early on at COP29 is being side-eyed by a lot of COP watchers who worry about these meetings being coopted by forces that are keen to see this carbon system formalized not because it will help the world reduce emissions, but because it will create a new asset class worth hundreds of billions of dollars, which many of them hope to profit from.It's worth noting, too, that all of the carbon credit markets that have been tried, so far, have either collapsed or served as mechanisms for greenwashing emitting activities; less than 16% of carbon credits issued up till this point represent actual, provable emissions reductions, and most of them are basically just dressed-up money grabs. This new move, despite representing progress of a sort, isn't being seen as substantial enough to change the current carbon credit paradigm, as those issues have not been addressed, yet.All that said, the big news out of COP29 was a deal that requires wealthier nations make a big payout to poorer nations in the form of climate finance; so paying for renewable energy infrastructure, paying for flood walls, things like that, so that poorer countries can leap-frog the fossil fuel era, and so they can deal with and survive the consequences of climate change, which is something they bear a lot less responsibility for than wealthier, far more emitting countries.Those on the receiving end, representing the nations that will receive payments via this plan, were aiming for a minimum of $500 billion, payable in full by 2035, and they were pushing for a lot more than that: something like $1.3 trillion.The final sum was lower than the minimum target, though, weighing in at just $300 billion; which isn't great in contrast to those hoped-for figures, though on the upside, it is three-times what was promised as part of a previously negotiated deal from 2009.Representatives from poorer nations have expressed their discontentment with this agreement, saying that the sum is paltry compared to the challenges they face in trying to shift to renewables while also scrambling to defend against increasingly dangerous temperatures and weather patterns.They've also criticized the meeting's leadership for basically gaveling this version of the agreement through before it could be commented upon by those on the receiving end of these payouts.Summing up the consequences of this meeting, then, a lot of money matters were discussed, which is important, and more money was promised to poorer nations by wealthy nations than at earlier meetings, which is also generally considered to be vital to this transition, and to overall fairness within this context—since again, these nations have contributed very little to the issue of climate change, compared to wealthier nations, and they bear a disproportionate amount of the negative consequences of climate change, as well.There are serious concerns that some of these things were passed without the usual level of democratic consideration, and that some of the money talk, especially related to carbon credits, could represent basically a cash-grab by entities that aren't super-interested in actually changing the status quo, but are very interested in making potentially tens or hundreds of billions of dollars from what amounts to a fabricated asset class that they can spin-up out of nothing.There's a chance that some of this, even the stuff that's sparking the most concern at the moment, and which seems to be a cynical appropriation of this group and this whole process, could actually lead to more substantial agreements at future COP meetings.COP30 will be based in Brazil, and Brazil's current leadership at least has shown itself to be decently concerned with actual climate issues, as opposed to just the money associated with them. And previous meetings have tended to build upon the agreements of their precursors—so the establishment of a UN body for carbon credits could clear the way for an actually empowered, punishment-capable institution that holds companies and countries to their word on things, rather than simply serving as a symbolic institution that watches over a made-up asset class, which seems to be the case, currently. That asset class could become less prone to abuse and manipulation, and could help with this energy transition as it's ostensibly meant to; but that'll be determined in large part by what happens at the next couple meetings.However this policymaking plays out, we've stepped into a world in which 1.5 C is no longer a far off concern, but a lived reality, at least periodically, and that could nudge things more in the direction of practical outcomes, rather than aspirations and fuzzy goals from this and similar bodies; though the consequences of this and the last few COP meetings have arguably led to luke-warm progress in that direction, at best.Show Noteshttps://www.wsj.com/articles/u-n-negotiators-take-key-step-to-global-carbon-deal-1e23433ehttps://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/the-paris-agreement/article-64-mechanismhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petroleum_industry_in_Azerbaijanhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_Climate_Change_Conferencehttps://www.semafor.com/article/11/24/2024/the-cop29-deal-is-even-more-disappointing-than-it-lookshttps://apnews.com/article/united-nations-climate-talks-baku-azerbaijan-finance-8ab629945660ee97d58cdbef10136f35https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/nov/24/cop29s-new-carbon-market-rules-offer-hope-after-scandal-and-deadlockhttps://www.businessgreen.com/blog-post/4382153/cop29-baku-breakthrough-disappoints-trigger-fresh-wave-climate-financehttps://news.mit.edu/2023/explained-climate-benchmark-rising-temperatures-0827https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/nov/18/climate-crisis-world-temperature-targethttps://grist.org/economics/how-the-world-gave-up-on-1-5-degrees-overshoot/https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/11/27/global-warming-fight-paris-agreement-future/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Agreement This is a public episode. 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The UN Climate Change Conference took place against a backdrop of escalating geopolitical tensions and political divisions, yet it marked a significant step forward for carbon markets. For the first time in nearly a decade, nations reached a consensus on the rules for international carbon trading under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. World leaders also set new climate finance targets, with developed countries taking the lead in channeling at least $300 billion a year to developing countries by 2035, but many developing countries left the talks unimpressed.   In this episode, Eklavya Gupte, Roman Kramarchuk, Jonty Rushforth, and Ivy Yin analyse these key developments and explore their implications for climate policy, carbon markets, and the wider energy transition. Links: Interactive: Platts Carbon Price Explorer

The UN Climate Change Conference took place against a backdrop of escalating geopolitical tensions and political divisions, yet it marked a significant step forward for carbon markets. For the first time in nearly a decade, nations reached a consensus on the rules for international carbon trading under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. World leaders also set new climate finance targets, with developed countries taking the lead in channeling at least $300 billion a year to developing countries by 2035, but many developing countries left the talks unimpressed.   In this episode, Eklavya Gupte, Roman Kramarchuk, Jonty Rushforth, and Ivy Yin analyse these key developments and explore their implications for climate policy, carbon markets, and the wider energy transition. Links: Interactive: Platts Carbon Price Explorer

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In this episode, host Mike Toffel sits down with Paul Dickinson and Tom Rivett-Carnac, co-hosts of the climate podcast Outrage & Optimism, to preview COP29, the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan. With their extensive experience in climate negotiations and industry collaboration, Paul and Tom share insights on how COP29 fits into the broader climate agenda, what business leaders should expect, and how they can best engage. The conversation delves into the evolving role of COP, from setting targets to ensuring implementation, and the critical importance of corporate involvement in driving ambitious climate action.

In this episode, Bruno Sarda, host of the EY Sustainability Matters podcast, meets with prior guests to talk about the significant developments in sustainability over the past year, ahead of the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference or COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, later this November. Amy Brachio, EY Global Vice Chair for Sustainability, and Matt Bell, EY Global Leader for Climate Change and Sustainability Services, share their experiences from the 2024 New York Climate Week .  They discuss the transition from addressing environmental issues in siloes to a comprehensive view that acknowledges the interdependence of various sustainability factors that must be addressed together. The speakers share their expectations for the upcoming COP29, underscoring emerging trends, such as the increased emphasis on finance and carbon markets to support the transition. In the final part of the episode, Amy and Matt express optimism about the future, talking about the businesses' desire for innovation, investment in new technologies and a collective willingness to undertake systemic change. © 2024 Ernst & Young LLP

With just days to go until world leaders, scientists, and climate action advocates convene for the UN Climate Change Conference in Baku, COP29, the host country Azerbaijan is fully prepared to welcome the key annual summit - despite having only ten months to prepare.That's according to UN Resident Coordinator Vladanka Andreeva who has been speaking to UN News's Liudmila Blagonravova about the preparations and objectives for the COP, including the role played by the UN's country team in Azerbaijan, consisting of 18 different agencies.Ms. Andreeva emphasized that the host nation is leading by example, setting itself the target of achieving over 30 percent renewable energy production, as well as a 35 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, despite being a country rich in oil and gas reserves.

In honor of COP16, the biodiversity 'Conference of the Parties', which begins next week in Cali, Colombia, I've put together a special compilation episode featuring four insightful conversations on nature-focused investment strategies. Each segment explores different approaches to nature-based investing, highlighting the diverse asset classes and strategies designed to protect and enhance natural capital. Here are the featured guests:1. Alina Donets, Lead Portfolio Manager at Lombard Odier Investment ManagersAlina Donets manages the LO Funds-Natural Capital portfolio, which invests in publicly traded companies focused on biodiversity and the circular economy. The fund addresses issues like resource overuse and pollution while aiming for strong financial returns. In this segment, Alina discusses the importance of investing in natural capital, noting that over half of the global GDP depends on it.Full Episode2. Tammy Newmark, CEO and Managing Partner of EcoEnterprises FundTammy Newmark has been a leader in impact investing for over 30 years, particularly through EcoEnterprises Fund. It is a Venture Capital fund that invests in small businesses in Latin America that preserve natural capital. In this episode, Tammy explains how EcoEnterprises integrates local communities into their investments to ensure long-term sustainability and success.Full Episode 3. Charlotte Kaiser, Head of Impact Finance at BTG Pactual's Timberland Investment Group (TIG)Charlotte Kaiser brings a wealth of experience from her leadership roles in conservation finance. At BTG Pactual's TIG, she oversees $6 billion in assets, creating real asset impact investing strategies that support biodiversity, water conservation, and climate action through timberland investments. Charlotte highlights how her team is transforming traditional timberland investing into a tool for both profit and global sustainability.Full Episode 4. Martin Berg, CEO of Climate Asset ManagementClimate Asset Management is dedicated to scaling real asset natural capital investments and recognizing biodiversity as a financial asset. Drawing on his experience at the European Investment Bank and the UN Climate Change Conference, Martin Berg highlights the urgent need for large-scale capital to support nature-based solutions to tackle the urgent climate and biodiversity crises.Full Episode—The SRI 360° Podcast is focused exclusively on sustainable & responsible investing.—Connect with SRI360°:Sign up for the free weekly email update.Visit the SRI360° PODCAST.Visit the SRI360° WEBSITE.Follow SRI360° on X.Follow SRI360° on FACEBOOK. —Key Takeaways:Intro (00:00)Alina Donets on natural capital (03:50)The LO Funds-Natural Capital's investment strategy and portfolio (13:21)Tammy Newmark on EcoEnterprises Fund's type of investments (28:35)Downsides of nature-focused investment strategies (46:26)The impact washing issue (50:23)Charlotte Kaiser's experience at The Nature Conservancy/NatureVest (51:57)Transition to BTG Pactual's Timberland Investment Group (59:51)Sustainable forestry's role in climate change & biodiversity (01:04:35)Martin Berg on Climate Asset Management's mission and key strategies (01:16:16)Key risks to consider with natural capital investments (01:43:11)

Bob Priest-Heck joined Trade Show Talk to share his experience as CEO of Freeman, a privately owned global events company that employs more than 4,500. As he prepares to step down from his role on June 28 after 15 years at Freeman and six years at the helm, Priest-Heck reflected on the risks and rewards of his career that spans more than 35 years in the events industry. We talked about the early days when he was on the show management side and had a front-row seat to launching and producing massive tech events during the Internet boom. Under his leadership at Freeman, the company was recognized by Forbes as #4 in the Best Employers for Women and also as a Best Large Employer, and Chief Marketer named Sparks, a Freeman Company, to its Top Marketing Agencies of 2022. He shared insight on succession planning, design thinking and the transformation of live events post-pandemic. Find out the scoop on what's next for his gap year.    Our guest: Bob Priest-Heck, CEO & Board Member, Freeman   Priest-Heck is known as a visionary leader of people and events. His extensive experience across industries, technologies, and geographies brings a forward-thinking view to people development, business strategy, and the industry at large.   Under his leadership, Forbes recognized Freeman as #4 in the Best Employers for Women and also as a Best Large Employer, AdAge listed Freeman as the world's largest global event marketing company in their World's 50 Largest Agency Companies list, and Chief Marketer named Freeman to its Top Marketing Agencies of 2022.   An advocate of design thinking, Priest-Heck inspires by demonstrating innovation, made possible in a diverse and risk-tolerant environment. He encourages and motivates employees to integrate and optimize new technologies, championing Freeman's vision to transform the world of live engagements.   Priest-Heck has always worked at the forefront of innovation in the events industry.  In the emergence of digital technology, he managed and created specialized trade events for early internet developers. He was a contributor when the first user-friendly web browser, Mosaic, was relaunched as Netscape Navigator. He moved to Japan to unveil the first major tech event produced outside of the U.S., NetWorld+Interop, and built a market for disruptive technology events. He helped host the first JavaOne conference for developers while working with Sun Microsystems, acted as an executive coach to Google leadership, consulted UBM (now Informa) on key acquisitions, and helped Dwell magazine expand its media platform into the new world of brand experiences.   Priest-Heck continues in the spirit of transformation and is respected for his progressive efforts in technology, advocacy, sustainability, and safety. He is optimistic about the future of the events industry and its evolution as the world's markets change. At the forefront of the pandemic, Bob brought together over 80 industry leaders to form Go LIVE Together, facilitating legislative action to support the industry. This effort lives on as the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA), for which Bob serves as a board member. He also collaborated with John Cordier, CEO of Epistemix, on the creation of EnVision, a conference that brings together top health officials, scientific experts, and industry executives.   Most recently, Priest-Heck was part of the CEO advisory group that launched the Net Zero Carbon Events pledge at the UN Climate Change Conference, COP26. Additionally, he has been honored among BizBash's 2021 Most Influential Event Management & Consulting Professionals, received the 2021 Catalyst Award from Smart Meetings as an agent of change in the meetings industry, and was named by Meetings Today as one of the top twenty 2020 Meetings Trendsetters, recognizing those who stepped up when the industry needed them most.   Through Priest-Heck's leadership, Freeman continues to transform live events, working as a team to reshape experiences — virtual, in-person, or integrated — that unite people for the moments that matter, no matter the format or timeframe.   Related: FREEMAN NAMES JANET DELL AS CEO WHEN BOB PRIEST-HECK RETIRES IN JULY  

Dr. Sultan Al Jaber is the President of COP28, the UN Climate Change Conference hosted by the UAE last year. He's also the CEO and Managing Director of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), where he leads efforts to produce cleaner energy today and invests in sustainable energy solutions for the future. In this episode, Dr. Sultan shares how his leadership united diverse stakeholders to adopt the UAE Consensus. He also discusses the deep interconnectedness between AI and green energy, and how each can propel the other forward.

As the UN Climate Change Conference wraps up in Bonn, our Work with Purpose guests Dr Mara Hammerle and Andrew Hudson discuss the link between climate change and wellbeing and share some innovative ideas for greening government procurement.Climate change remains one of the world's most complex and systemic challenges. With a profound effect on human wellbeing, experts across the world are looking for ways to reduce its impact and embed better policy solutions.On this episode of Work with Purpose, Dr Mara Hammerle and Andrew Hudson from the Centre for Policy Development talk about embedding wellbeing in decision-making, understanding communities' adaptive capacity when it comes to a shift away from fossil fuels, and why locally-led approaches are key to creating responses that work.Together with host David Pembroke, they also discuss the opportunities in greening government procurement to reach Australia's emissions reduction goals.Discussed in this episode:· Embedding wellbeing metrics organisations and policies· The importance of locally-led approaches· Adaptive capacity and what it means for communities· The role of the Net Zero Economy Agency· Decarbonisation procurement rules and incentives· Balancing up-front and life-cycle costs· Shifting to long-term thinking over short-term solutions· Andrew's recipe for unreasonable optimism.ShownotesMeasuring what matters | The TreasuryWellbeing government initiative | Centre for Policy DevelopmentGreening government report | Centre for Policy Development2024 Purpose of government pulse | Centre for Policy Development2023 intergenerational report | The TreasuryEarly intervention investment framework | Victoria State Government Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 29th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP) is set to be a historic gathering. So what exactly is Climate Change and how does it impact us? What are the latest innovations and breakthroughs discussed at COP 2023 and its potential impact on global and local efforts to combat climate change? Laury Haytayan, Energy Expert in the Middle East and North Africa hosts Vahaken Kabakian, climate change advisor and project manager. At Energy Espresso, our commitment lies in exploring and presenting sustainable solutions to Lebanon's environmental, social, and economic challenges. We aim to equip our audience with the knowledge and inspiration to actively contribute to positive change.

Sheri Hickok joins host Tammy Williams to discuss the importance of women's leadership in sustainability and renewable energy, her personal journey, and the need for diverse skills and expertise to tackle complex challenges and drive impact in the industry, particularly in the ESG and climate action spaces. Sheri also discussed the UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai known as COP28, which has already taken place since this was a pre-recorded audio. For more information on COP28, visit https://unfccc.int/cop28/5-key-takeaways.

Biotech companies are addressing climate change through innovation—from carbon neutral facilities to agricultural innovations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. BIO was on the ground at the COP28 UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai to deliver the message that biotech is climate tech.Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram. Visit us at https://www.bio.org/

Today Juliette Karaman interviews Sigourney Belle, an internationally successful entrepreneur and advocate for conscious leadership. They discuss Sigourney's journey as an innovator and disruptor in the business world, her exploration of esoterics and inner secrets, and the transformative power of motherhood. Sigourney also shares her upcoming speaking engagement at COP28 and her vision for Project Eden, a school that combines generative principles with magic and eco-centric values.Key Takeaways:Entrepreneurship is a journey of innovation and initiation, where individuals bring their visions into form and then find a good home for them.Esoterics is the study of inner secrets and the inner workings of the world, bridging the mystical with the scientific and exploring the nature of the soul.Motherhood is a profound transformation that brings a deep sense of privilege and responsibility, activating the primal brain and connecting individuals to their instincts and the well-being of their children.Speaking at COP28, Sigourney shares her proposal for changing culture and creating an eco-centric society, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the interconnectedness of all beings and the need for a matriarchal society.Spinal Attunement, a modality created by Sigourney, taps into the autonomic and reflexive pathways of the nervous system, allowing individuals to move through emotional turmoil and access their innate healing abilities.Connect with Sigourney Belle:Instagram: [@SigourneyBelle](https://www.instagram.com/SigourneyBelle/)Facebook: Sigourney WeldonSubstack: Sigourney Belle on SubstackSoma Mystica: https://www.somamystica.com/ Thank you for joining us on this transformative journey with Juliette Karaman and Sigourney Belle. Stay tuned for more episodes filled with wisdom, joy, and the magic of self-discovery. Find out more about Juliette Karaman here: https://feelfullyyou.com/free-resources/ https://www.instagram.com/juliettekaraman/https://www.facebook.com/juliette.karamanvanschaardenburgDon't forget to Rate and Subscribe to stay updated with all of the latest shows and resources. Please leave a review so more people can tune in and the ripple effect spreads further. Take a screenshot of your review and send it to me on https://www.instagram.com/juliettekaraman/ and you will be given access to a free group Spinal Attunement session. These have been life-changing for my clients!

A special report on nuclear's role at the 28th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties, better known as COP28, in Dubai. It was the first time nuclear energy has been formally specified as one of the solutions to climate change in a COP agreement.Jonathan Cobb, senior communication manager at World Nuclear Association, was in the UAE for the event and he reports on declarations by governments, and by industry, backing a tripling of nuclear capacity by 2050 as part of the Net Zero Nuclear intiative, as well as the inclusion of nuclear in the final  text of the Global Stocktake. Henry Preston, external communication manager for the association, reports on the many side events featuring nuclear, including a focus on potential newcomer countries such as the Philippines and Australia.As the new year gets under way Sama Bilbao y León, director general of World Nuclear Association, considers the significance of COP28  for nuclear and looks back at the sector's main achievements of 2023 as well as looking ahead to the coming year's main goals and key moments to watch out for.Key links to find out more:World Nuclear NewsNet Zero NuclearCOP28 agreement recognises nuclear's roleNet Zero Nuclear Industry Pledge backed by 120 companiesMinisterial declaration puts nuclear at heart of climate actionCOP28Email newsletter:Sign up to the World Nuclear News daily or weekly news round-upsContact info:alex.hunt@world-nuclear.orgEpisode credit:  Presenter Alex Hunt. Co-produced and mixed by Pixelkisser Production 

The U.N. Climate Change Conference, COP28, delivered positive news around technology, clean energy and methane emissions. But investors should be wary about slower progress in other areas.----- Transcript -----Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Stephen Byrd, Morgan Stanley's Global Head of Sustainability Research. Along with my colleagues, bringing you a variety of perspectives, today I'll discuss some takeaways from the recent UN Climate Change Conference. It's Thursday, December 14th at 10 a.m. in New York. Achieving net zero emissions is a top priority as the world moves into a new phase of climate urgency. Decarbonization, or energy transition, is one of the three big themes Morgan Stanley research has followed closely throughout this year. As we approach the end of 2023. I wanted to give you an update on the space, especially as the U.N. Climate Change Conference or COP 28 just concluded in Dubai. First, there have been multiple announcements from the conference around the issue of decarbonizing the energy sector, which accounts for about three-quarters of total greenhouse gas emissions. The first was a surprisingly broad effort to curb methane gas emissions. Fifty oil and gas producers, accounting for 40% of global oil production, signed an agreement to cut methane emissions to 0.2% by 2030 and to reduce carbon emissions to net zero by 2050. Methane accounts for 45 to 50% of oil and gas emissions, and the energy sector is responsible for about 40% of human activity methane globally. Important to note, this agreement will be monitored for compliance by three entities, the U.N. International Methane Emissions Observatory, the Environmental Defense Fund, and the International Energy Agency. Second, 118 countries reached an agreement to commit to tripling renewable energy and doubling energy efficiency by 2030, an action that boosts the global effort to reduce the usage of fossil fuels. A smaller group of countries also agreed to triple nuclear power capacity by 2050. And third, several governments have reached an agreement on the Loss and Damage Startup Fund, designed to provide developing nations with the necessary resources to respond to climate disasters. The fund is especially important because it could alleviate the debt burden of countries that are under-resourced and overexposed to climate events and to improve their climate resiliency. So what do all of these developments mean for the energy transition theme? Overall, our outlook is mixed, and at a global level, we do see challenges on the way to achieving a range of emissions reductions goals. On the positive side, we see many data points indicating advances in energy transition technology and a more rapid scaling up of clean energy deployment. We are also encouraged to see a major focus on reducing methane emissions and a small but potentially growing focus on providing financial support for regions most exposed to climate change risks. On the negative side, however, we see multiple signs that fossil fuel demand is not likely to decline as rapidly as needed to reach a variety of emissions reduction goals. We see persistent challenges across the board, for instance, in raising capital to finance energy transition efforts, especially in emerging markets. This is in part driven by greater weather extremes stressing power grids, as well as a broad geopolitical focus favoring energy security. An example of this dynamic is India. Not only does India depend on coal for over 70% of its national power generation, but it intends to bolster further its coal power generation capacity despite the global efforts to move towards renewable energy, and this is really driven by a focus on energy security. Thanks for listening. If you enjoy Thoughts on the Market, please take a moment to rate and review us on the Apple Podcast app. It helps more people to find the show.

Delegates at the UN Climate Change Conference have reached an agreement that - for the first time - calls on countries to "transition away from fossil fuels", although that doesn't include gas . . . We hear reaction from countries in the developed and developing worlds. And we ask whether the summit can be considered a success. Also in the programme: we board the night train from Berlin to Paris, revived after it was scrapped nine years ago; and we hear how brain tissue and technology are being brought together for the next generation of computers.(IMAGE: Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, COP28 President and UAE"s Minister for Industry and Advanced Technology, bangs the gavel as he speaks following the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 13 December 2023 / CREDIT: EPA / Martin Divisek)

The UN Climate Change Conference – known as COP28 – hit a major roadblock on Monday. There's disagreement between countries because a potential deal stops short of a promise to phase out the use of fossil fuels.The Golden Globes nominees were announced on Monday, but this is the first time the award ceremony will be run without the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. The Association was dissolved, and a for-profit venture bought control over the awards. This year's ceremony will be a case study in what these shows mean and their relevance in the industry.And in headlines: a pregnant woman fled Texas to obtain an abortion shortly before the state's Supreme Court reversed a ruling that permitted her one, the University of Nevada Las Vegas canceled its last week of classes in the wake of last week's deadly campus shooting, and the feminist website Jezebel is back.Show Notes:The Tennessean: “Tennessee Tornadoes recovery: Here's how you can help” – http://tinyurl.com/2x9qskycWhat A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday

On today's show, Alex Newman discusses the UN Climate Change Conference. GUEST OVERVIEW: Alex Newman is with The Epoch Times.

As world leaders wrap up COP 28, the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference, limiting the rise in average global temperatures to 1.5 degrees Celsius is a top priority. What is the role of the private sector in helping achieve this goal?    In this episode of CEO Perspectives, Lori Esposito Murray, President of the Committee for Economic Development, just returned from the event, joins President and CEO Steve Odland, both of The Conference Board, to discuss the mix of initiatives that may affect the private sector: renewables, tech innovation, carbon markets, and more.    Tune in to find out:    How does the involvement of business leaders contribute to the goals of COP 28 in addressing climate change?  What role did major oil-producing countries, like the UAE, play in the discussions at COP 28?  What were the key discussions regarding technology innovations, such as AI and quantum computing, and their impact on addressing climate change?  How do commitments from countries like the United States to triple nuclear energy capacity by 2050 contribute to carbon reduction?   How will effective carbon markets play a part?    For more Trusted Insights for What's Ahead:    Road to COP28: Business Takeaways from the UN's Latest Climate Change  December 6, 2023: Insights from COP28, and More  Biggest Companies Increased GHG Emissions by Just 3% from 2021 to 2022  Smaller US Companies are Increasingly Embracing Renewable Energy 

Guest: Bruce Whitfield. As the world connects to share ideas on tackling climate change, Vodacom Group is committed to being a part of the solution. This week on CapeTalk, they're inviting you to be part of the conversation with exclusive coverage, interviews, and behind-the-scenes insights – live from the COP28, UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the presidents of Harvard, MIT, and the University of Pennsylvania testified on Capitol Hill this week, UPenn President Elizabeth Magill's comments sparked backlash among the public and one of her colleagues. Concerns that university presidents are equivocating on the issue of condemning antisemitism on their campuses has prompted a nationwide debate over the role of academia and the business of higher education. President of Brandeis University Ron Liebowitz says, there's no gray area in creating safe spaces to learn, at least for him. The November jobs report delivered some welcome economic news for the Federal Reserve, ahead of the central bank's two-day meeting next week. Plus, CNBC's Diana Olick is on the ground at COP28, the UN Climate Change Conference, and CNBC's Robert Frank fact checks the great wealth migration: New York has not lost all its millionaires.  Ron Liebowitz - 14:02Diana Olick - 23:42Robert Frank - 27:43 In this episode:Ron Liebowitz, @BrandeisUDiana Olick @DianaOlickRobert Frank, @robtfrankAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

Boise Mayor Lauren McLean was invited, along with a select number of U.S. mayors, to participate in the UN Climate Change Conference. McLean says it's about being “at the table,” not just with leaders of some of the planet's greatest oil producers, but with leaders who are committed to limit the rise in average global temperatures.

Our conversation about the role of water in the human experience is timely, given COP 28 is underway in Dubai. It is the UN Climate Change Conference that runs from November 30 to December 12. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message

Participants at the UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai are considering calling for a phase-out of fossil fuels as part of the summit's final deal.

The World Health Organization is really, really concerned about the threat posed by a warming planet. So, the subtext of the “Health Day” of this year's UN Climate Change Conference was the need to empower the WHO to do something about it. That's the plan set to be consummated next May. A consortium of globalists including the Chinese Communist Party, the World Economic Forum, the European Union, Bill Gates, Big Pharma and the Biden administration – want the WHO's Communist Director-General to be able to dictate what he deems to be “public health emergencies of international concern” and what must be done about them. Fortunately, a growing number of countries, political leaders and activists are recognizing that surrendering national sovereignty – including over energy security, to say nothing of public health – to malfeasant international bureaucrats is a formula for disaster. Join us at SovereigntyCoalition.org. This is Frank Gaffney.

The UN Climate Change Conference continues in Dubai, with Sunday's focus shifting to health-related climate discussions.

We are in the thick of the 28th UN Climate Change Conference, COP28, already in full swing in Dubai. World leaders have converged in the UAE, fueled by a collective mission to tackle climate change head-on. We'll explore what ambitious climate actions might be on the horizon, with expert opinions from Derek Elsworth, Professor of Energy and Geo-Environmental Engineering at Pennsylvania State University, adding depth and clarity to the discussion. On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill

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Here's your local news for Tuesday, November 28, 2023:We get the details on a new study that finds coal-fired power plants cause more premature deaths than previously estimated,Interview a UW-Madison Law School professor before she heads to this year's UN Climate Change Conference,Hear how the UW-Madison campus reacted to a recent neo-Nazi march,Put the spotlight on the innovative gray tree frog,Learn why farmers are struggling to get funding for conservation projects,And much more.

What can we expect from this year's UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai, which runs from November 30 - December 12?

The 2023 UN Climate Change Conference, also known as COP28, gets underway at the end of November and includes a thematic program focusing on key topics on different days of the event. One of those themes is a day devoted to gender equality, and discussions will focus on topics such as why climate policy should consider gender equality and why women can be disproportionately impacted by climate change. In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we delve into the intersection of gender equality and climate ahead of the event.   We speak to Shruti Sharma, Senior Policy Advisor at the International Institute for Sustainable Development, a think tank headquartered in Canada. Shruti is based in India and has conducted research into the impact of fossil fuel subsidy reforms on women.   “The climate crisis is not gender neutral,” she tells us. “It is impacting women disproportionately more. A major reason for that is that women are traditionally responsible for securing food, water and fuel. And so when a climate crisis or event occurs, that tends to exacerbate that disproportional burden on women even more.”   We also talk to Michelle Li, Founder and Executive Director of Women and Climate, a nonprofit networking group for women interested in climate change. She explains why gender equality plays an integral part in the transition to a green economy.   “The power players and the really technical industries that are going to help us transition to a greener economy, so to speak, those are mainly led by men,” Michelle tells us. “So we have to create space for women.”   Learn about events S&P Global Sustainable1 is hosting during COP28 here: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/events/cop28-in-person-event  You can read the latest research on gender diversity from S&P Global here: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/insights/featured/special-editorial/breaking-boundaries-women-poised-for-milestone-achievement-in-parity-amid-otherwise-bleak-outlook  Listen to all the episodes in our Women in Leadership podcast series here: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/insights/featured/special-editorial/women-in-leadership    This piece was published by S&P Global Sustainable1, a part of S&P Global.         Copyright ©2023 by S&P Global        DISCLAIMER        By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, S&P GLOBAL does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third party materials or content of any third party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of S&P GLOBAL. S&P GLOBAL assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.   

Thought leaders, global decision-makers and policymakers will be convening in Dubai in late-November for the UN Climate Change Conference, or COP28, to assess and address the state of global affairs on the climate agenda. In this episode of the EY Sustainability Matters podcast, host Bruno Sarda is joined in person by Amy Brachio, EY Global Vice Chair for Sustainability, and Matt Bell, EY Global Climate Change and Sustainability Services Leader. They explore COP28 and the importance of the first-ever Global Stocktake - a checkpoint discussion on the progress made since the Paris Agreement adoption in 2015. With just seven years left to cut emissions by half and limit global warming by 1.5 degrees Celsius, the world has reached a pivotal moment in the fight against climate change. Amy and Matt share their views on the possible learnings from the Global Stocktake, as well as on the business and government perspective of COP28, and why it is so vital for those stakeholders to be represented there. With a record number of people - 90,000 - set to attend the summit, the podcast looks at the progress since last year's COP. It also explains why, in these tumultuous times with one global crisis following another, more voices outside of governments must be part of the dialogue on climate change. The guests end on a hopeful note agreeing that the upcoming COP28 is likely to bring more positive outcomes and cross-sector collaborations. Key takeaways include: COP28 includes the first Global Stocktake to assess progress to address and adapt to climate change on a country-by-country level. The dialogue and collaboration between government and business across sectors are vital for meaningful progress. Recent extremes in climate have created more urgency for the transition to a low-carbon economy. New reporting standards are driving greater transparency and accountability. Global tensions, economic uncertainty and political landscapes impact progress, but businesses are still driving climate action through net-zero commitments. EY and other businesses attending COP28 are looking to have an authentic impact and play a role in driving meaningful action. © 2023 Ernst & Young LLP

The premier of Saskatchewan is heading to the UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai in a few weeks. We talk with our political panel about what Scott Moe hopes to accomplish there and whether it's worth the cost.

What is the role of music in cinema and why it is such an important part of the storytelling process? How does music increase our capacity for empathy and wonder?Fabrizio Mancinelli is an Italian-American composer, songwriter, and conductor, best known for his musical contributions to the world of cinema. As a songwriter, he has created original scores for The Land of Dreams,The Snow Queen 3, The Boat, and the upcoming animated drama Mushka, among others. In 2017, he led the orchestral recording for the Academy Award-winning Green Book, and he recently scored the documentary Food 2050, which premiered at the UN Climate Change Conference in 2022."I'm always trying to find my place here because, yes, I'm American. I'm an immigrant. I don't want to talk about the difficulties I face in my coming here, but it was not easy. So when I was writing the song called 'Give Up', and it's like a song that I'm singing to myself. Those are things, like there is a lot of personal experience. I was a luxury immigrant on a Fulbright grant on a J-1 Sponsor Visa, you know, with a solid family I could go back to in Italy in case anything went wrong. But at the same time, it was not easy. I want to do my job with a smile on my face, and it brought me to write the lyrics like: 'It's my turn. My time is now.' It's like something that I'm trying, we all try to get our turn to be our moment, to shine our moment. We're all waiting. We don't know if it will happen, but we need to try at least. We need to grab our life with our hands and make it work one way or another. So that's what I mean in my song 'Orlando Dreams.'I always have hope because I've been always on the other side of the world, you know, searching for inspiration, and I've always been like, you know what, I have to recognize there have been special people in my life that have given me their hands at the right moment. There have been also people that slammed the doors. I forgive, I don't forget. But there have been multiple people, way more that have given me their hands and a smile. Like even a compliment from a composer that I admire, you know, those things made a difference in life. A nice inspiration, like, yes, you can do it. It's difficult. I'm not going to say it's easy, but the right attitude can make it easier."https://fabriziomancinelli.uswww.instagram.com/fabmancinelliwww.creativeprocess.info www.oneplanetpodcast.org IG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

What is the role of music in cinema and why it is such an important part of the storytelling process? How does music increase our capacity for empathy and wonder?Fabrizio Mancinelli is an Italian-American composer, songwriter, and conductor, best known for his musical contributions to the world of cinema. As a songwriter, he has created original scores for The Land of Dreams,The Snow Queen 3, The Boat, and the upcoming animated drama Mushka, among others. In 2017, he led the orchestral recording for the Academy Award-winning Green Book, and he recently scored the documentary Food 2050, which premiered at the UN Climate Change Conference in 2022."Food 2050 is a documentary about global warming and the food crisis all over the world. Global warming is made worse by the heavy production and consumption of meat, which leaves a heavy carbon footprint on Earth. We need to do better. We can do better. And the documentary is based on how the crisis is coming to the whole world in different ways, and we can figure out how to solve it in different ways all over the world, but to create a better environment, there is going to be a moment in which money will not be enough because the resources will be gone."https://fabriziomancinelli.uswww.instagram.com/fabmancinelliwww.creativeprocess.info www.oneplanetpodcast.org IG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

What is the role of music in cinema and why it is such an important part of the storytelling process? How does music increase our capacity for empathy and wonder?Fabrizio Mancinelli is an Italian-American composer, songwriter, and conductor, best known for his musical contributions to the world of cinema. As a songwriter, he has created original scores for The Land of Dreams,The Snow Queen 3, The Boat, and the upcoming animated drama Mushka, among others. In 2017, he led the orchestral recording for the Academy Award-winning Green Book, and he recently scored the documentary Food 2050, which premiered at the UN Climate Change Conference in 2022."So Mushka, I wrote it that day my grandmother died. And it's a montage of a grandmother passing. And I feel like if our goal is to transmit what we are feeling in that moment, we can do it sometimes in a more subtle way. I don't need to take the head of my audience and say - Look, cry, cry. No, I need to hold the hand of my audience and through the vibration of music...Everything is a painting and I always talk about colors in music as opposed to colors in vision. And I feel like it's a fitting comparison. But then, of course, the thing is as human beings, we'll always have our influences. Even if we find our artistic voice, we are like a complete sum of everything we've studied, we've appreciated in art, and we've lived.Everything is a painting there, and when something communicates those colors, I always talk about colors in music as opposed to colors in vision.We need to talk about storytelling and colors with directors. We don't need to talk about musical instruments with a director who's not a musician because 90% of the time we're going to end up in a direction that's not the one the director really wants. If we talk about emotional storytelling, we're going to find common ground. So the decision comes from the image. The film is calling for something, then I discuss it with the directors."https://fabriziomancinelli.uswww.instagram.com/fabmancinelliwww.creativeprocess.info www.oneplanetpodcast.org IG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

What is the role of music in cinema and why it is such an important part of the storytelling process? How does music increase our capacity for empathy and wonder?Fabrizio Mancinelli is an Italian-American composer, songwriter, and conductor, best known for his musical contributions to the world of cinema. As a songwriter, he has created original scores for The Land of Dreams,The Snow Queen 3, The Boat, and the upcoming animated drama Mushka, among others. In 2017, he led the orchestral recording for the Academy Award-winning Green Book, and he recently scored the documentary Food 2050, which premiered at the UN Climate Change Conference in 2022."Food 2050 is a documentary about global warming and the food crisis all over the world. Global warming is made worse by the heavy production and consumption of meat, which leaves a heavy carbon footprint on Earth. We need to do better. We can do better. And the documentary is based on how the crisis is coming to the whole world in different ways, and we can figure out how to solve it in different ways all over the world, but to create a better environment, there is going to be a moment in which money will not be enough because the resources will be gone."https://fabriziomancinelli.uswww.instagram.com/fabmancinelliwww.creativeprocess.info www.oneplanetpodcast.org IG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast