COP is short for The Conference of the Parties. In 2022 there were three; biodiversity (COP15), climate change (COP27) and world wildlife (COP19). The numbers refer to how many times the parties have met. Biodiversity and climate change are closely linked but COP15 will focus on strategies to halt biodiversity loss, whereas COP27 is focusing on limiting global warming to…
“Hopes unfulfilled but not buried” said Antonio Guterres the UN Secretary General. He went on “The COP26 deal is a compromise reflecting the interests, contradictions and state of political will in the world today. It’s an important step but it’s not enough. It’s time to go into emergency mode. The climate battle is the fight of our lives and that…
Global risk facts at COP27 flashing lights Following the inception of COP in Rio de Janeiro 30 years ago, delegates from nearly 200 countries have gathered this year in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. The aim is to influence the global climate negotiations, and find new ways to keep climate change from spiralling out of control. Here are the highlights: Week One The first half of COP27 touched…