From Dubai with Dedication: Navigating COP28 Climate Commitments

From Dubai with Dedication: Navigating COP28 Climate Commitments

Author: Environmental Law Institute January 26, 2024 Duration: 28:36

A lot has been said about COP28. It has been described as a success, failure, and everything in between, but what actually happened? This week, host Sarah Backer is joined by Jennifer Huang, Associate Director of International Strategies at the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) and Kaveh Guilanpour, Vice President of International Strategies at C2ES. Jennifer and Kaveh discuss their experiences at COP28 in Dubai and evaluate the success of COP28 and the global stocktake in galvanizing climate action and adaptation.  

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