Independent Thinking: Has COP29 made a difference on climate change?

Roger Harrabin, Maria Netto and Ruth Townend join the podcast to discuss the COP29 summit in Azerbaijan and how Donald Trump’s re-election could change global climate action.

Audio Published 22 November 2024 30 minute listen

On this episode

The panel discuss whether the COP29 climate summit delivered anything meaningful and what Donald Trump’s election means for combating climate change. 

As the world moves closer to crossing the 1.5 degree threshold, Bronwen Maddox is joined by former BBC journalist Roger Harrabin and Maria Netto, executive director of the Institute for Climate and Society in Brazil. Also with them from COP29 in Baku is Ruth Townend, senior research fellow with our Environment and Society Centre.

About Independent Thinking

Independent Thinking is a weekly international affairs podcast hosted by our director Bronwen Maddox, in conversation with leading policymakers, journalists, and Chatham House experts providing insight on the latest international issues.

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